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Silvia Guidi; Anna Kosovicheva; Benjamin Wolfe – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2024
Drivers must respond promptly to a wide range of possible road hazards, from trucks veering into their lane to pedestrians stepping onto the road. While drivers' vision is tested at the point of licensure, visual function can degrade, and drivers may not notice how these changes impact their ability to notice and respond to events in the world in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Traffic Safety, Motor Vehicles
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Carignan, Mathieu; Courchesne, Marie; Cantin, Sylvie; Moore, Vincent; Poncet, Frédérique – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2022
Introduction: Various retinal implants are being developed and appear to be a promising option for improving the visual capacities of individuals with retinal dystrophy. A multidisciplinary approach to both assessment of a candidate's factors and rehabilitation could contribute to improved activity and participation. The purpose of this study was…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology, Outcomes of Treatment
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Bulk, Laura Yvonne; Jarus, Tal; Nimmon, Laura – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 2023
Blind/partially blind people are underrepresented in post-secondary education and lack equitable opportunities to develop a sense of belonging. This study shares narratives of 28 blind/partially blind students from across Turtle Island (in what is colonially called Canada) using Teng et al.'s (2020) Belonging in Academia Model (BAM) as a…
Descriptors: Blindness, Visual Impairments, Students with Disabilities, College Students
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Caron, Valérie; Barras, Alessio; van Nispen, Ruth M. A.; Ruffieux, Nicolas – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2023
Introduction: Social skills are acquired primarily through imitation using the visual system. As a result, people with visual impairments may experience difficulties in this area at any age, which can have a major effect on their social participation and on their quality of life. The objective of this study was to systematically review the effects…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Visual Impairments, Blindness
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Hutchinson, Rachel S.; Eardley, Alison F. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2020
Introduction: Audio description (AD) in museums is crucial for making them accessible for people with visual impairments. Nevertheless, there are limited museum-specific AD guidelines currently available. This research examines current varied international practitioner perspectives on museum AD, focusing on imagery, meaning, emotion and degrees of…
Descriptors: Museums, Accessibility (for Disabled), Audio Equipment, Foreign Countries
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Kaiser, Justin T.; Herzberg, Tina S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2021
Introduction: This study analyzed 39 data collection tools used by teachers of students with visual impairments when completing functional vision assessments (FVAs). Methods: In 2017, teachers of students with visual impairments submitted data collection tools used in the FVA process. These tools were then compared with the 23 FVA components…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Vision Tests, Visual Impairments, Visual Acuity
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Harpster, Karen; Hamilton, Sophia; Lusk, Kelly E.; Seastone, Anna M.; Fox, Amy E.; Rice, Melissa L.; Schwartz, Terry – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2022
Introduction: Cortical or cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of bilateral visual impairment in developed countries. The goals of this study were to explore the CVI education and training received by occupational therapy practitioners and teachers of students with visual impairments and to quantify the confidence of these…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Allied Health Personnel, Occupational Therapy
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Zebehazy, Kim T.; Wilton, Adam P. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2021
Introduction: The ability of students to engage with graphical materials supports learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics areas. For students with visual impairments, understanding the factors that contribute to the effective interpretation of graphics can promote meaningful access to the curricula. Methods: Forty…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Visual Aids, Reading, Difficulty Level
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Nashleanas, Ashley N. – Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 2021
Many gaps exist in what is known around teaching students with visual impairments (SVI) about how to use graphs (Rosenblum et al., 2018; Rosenblum & Herzberg, 2015; Zebehazy & Wilton, 2014a; 2014b; 2014c). When teachers first experience a student with a visual impairment, some of the questions that come to mind are: How can I be sure this…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
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Sladewski, Jennifer; Lieberman, Lauren J.; Haibach-Beach, Pamela; Conroy, Paula – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2022
Introduction: This aim of this online study was to determine what teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists learned and experienced in their professional preparation programs regarding physical education, physical activity, and sport for students with visual impairments. Methods: In…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Physical Education, Physical Activities
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Zebehazy, Kim T.; Weber, Rachel C.; Murphy, Meagan; Ghani, Aisha – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2020
Introduction: Divergent thinking is a crucial component of effective problem-solving. This study investigated the divergent thinking of students with visual impairments (i.e., blindness or low vision) in three countries and explored the correlates of their performance on two tasks. Methods: A sample of 52 students with visual impairments completed…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Vignettes
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Kaiser, Justin T.; Herzberg, Tina S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
Introduction: This study analyzed survey responses from 314 teachers of students with visual impairments regarding the tools and procedures used in completing functional vision assessments (FVAs). Methods: Teachers of students with visual impairments in the United States and Canada completed an online survey during spring 2016. Results: The…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Teacher Surveys, Visual Acuity, Foreign Countries
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Rosenblum, L. Penny; Herzberg, Tina; Mason, Loana K.; Anderson, Dawn L.; Reisman, Tammy; Edstrand, Kitty G.; Abner, Gerald; Carter, Mark – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2021
Specialized assessments, including the learning media assessment (LMA), are essential in appropriately planning and implementing instruction for students with visual impairments (Holbrook et al., 2017; Lusk et al., 2013). The LMA, first introduced by Koenig and Holbrook in the early 1990s, was designed to be an "objective process of…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Blindness, Student Needs
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Teng, Minnie Y.; Brown, Mary-Lou; Jarus, Tal; Yvonne Bulk, Laura – Research in Education, 2020
Belonging is associated with increased engagement in academic pursuits and well-being. However, there is a lack of research on how a sense of belonging develops in academia. The academic environment comprises largely of sighted individuals. Exploring sighted students, staff, and educators' perceptions of belonging contributes to our understanding…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, Postsecondary Education, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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McKittrick, Lanya Lynn – Online Submission, 2022
Students can become self-determined young adults with improved outcomes if they learn the necessary skills early. Participants in this qualitative study were seven teachers of the visually impaired or orientation and mobility specialists and seven teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The purpose of this qualitative research study…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Preschool Children, Elementary School Students, Barriers
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