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Peer reviewedNolan, Carson Y. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1979
The future of braille is discussed including possible code changes, the development of direct print reading devices, the use of paperless braille, modifications in the production process, and the development of teaching materials. (PHR)
Descriptors: Braille, Trend Analysis, Visual Impairments
Franks, Frank L.; Nolan, Carson Y. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1971
Descriptors: Braille, Exceptional Child Research, Geography, Test Construction
Download full textKederis, Cleves J.; Nolan, Carson Y. – 1972
A feasibility and planning study was conducted on braille code problems in five areas. The areas were textbook format, math and science, music notation, computer notation, and maps, charts, and diagrams. Problems in each of the areas were identified and defined by committees of experts. The problems were analysed and a determination was made of…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Demonstration Programs, Exceptional Child Research
Nolan, Carson Y. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1971
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Exceptional Child Research, Reading Rate
Nolan, Carson Y.; Kederis, Cleves J. – 1969
A description of braille and a review of research on this topic are discussed. Summaries are presented of nine research studies which are also presented in full; conclusions and duplications of the research are considered. The nine reports cover the following topics: effects of word length, familiarity, and orthography, influence of numbers and…
Descriptors: Braille, Context Clues, Exceptional Child Research, Orthographic Symbols
Nolan, Carson Y.; Morris, June E. – 1974
Investigated was the ability of 18 blind and 18 partially sighted students in grades 4 through 12 to use the Aural Study System, which features unique indexing capabilities for searching recorded reference materials, to locate encyclopedia and dictionary items within practical time limits. Analyses were made of the time required to locate items,…
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Blindness, Braille, Electromechanical Aids
