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Download full textWeisgerber, Robert A.; Everett, Bruce E. – 1975
Reviewed is an American Institutes for Research (AIR) study to identify predictors of Optacon success and to develop and field test appropriate Optacon training materials for use by 112 blind elementary and secondary students in 15 U.S. public and residential schools. Potential use of the Optacon (an optical to tactile conversion device that…
Descriptors: Blindness, Electromechanical Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Weisgerber, Robert A.; And Others – 1974
Using a stratified sample of 112 pupils in grades 4-12, a 2-year study was undertaken to (1) assess the outcomes of Optical-to-Tactile Converter (Optacon) training when carried out in various teaching arrangements, (2) identify predictors of Optacon success, and (3) observe the effect of Optacon training on student attitudes. In addition to…
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Programs, Electromechanical Aids, Elementary School Students
