Intended for parents, the pamphlet provides suggestions for toilet training a blind child. Among the 12 tips presented are to establish a regular and convenient toileting schedule, provide a comfortable toilet arrangement, and give the child something to play with. Common problems in toilet training blind children are reported as fear of sitting…

Presented are guidelines for preparing teachers of reading with the Optacon -- an electronic device which tactually reproduces printed letters thus allowing the blind to read regular print. The course outline includes objectives and recommended instructional activities for each of the following phases: introduction and use of equipment,…

Discusses various types of visual impairments and how the learning environment can be adapted to limit their effect. Presents suggestions for adapting industrial arts laboratory activities to maintain safety standards while allowing the visually impaired to participate. (CH)

This manual for volunteers begins with a brief introduction to Arizona's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which is one of 56 libraries appointed by the Librarian of Congress to provide public library service to persons with visual or physical impairments. Introductory materials include explanations of the general policies and…

This self-study and evaluation guide on rehabilitation teaching services is one of 28 guides designed for organizations who are undertaking a self-study as part of the process for accreditation from the National Accreditation Council (NAC) for agencies serving the blind and visually handicapped. Provided are lists of standards to be appraised by…

The self evaluation guide for programs serving blind and visually handicapped students focuses on standards for preschool services. Addressed are seven topics: planning and organization, personnel, early identification and case finding, child assessment, family-directed services, instructional program, and program evaluation. (CL)

The sixth in a series of booklets on physical education and recreation for the handicapped describes aquatic activities for blind persons. Written by a partially sighted athlete, the document discusses swimming pool characteristics and special pools for the visually impaired. Qualities of swimming instructors are reviewed, and suggestions for…

The illustrated manual contains instructions for teaching blind and partially sighted students to ski. It is noted that blind students should be coached, instructed, and encouraged in the same manner as sighted students although additional safety precautions should be employed. Psychological implications for the blind student learning to ski are…

Intended for regular education teachers, the identification packet is noted to provide information on some of the behavioral manifestations of children with learning problems, visual impairment, or hearing impairment. A list of procedures for referral, an expectancy schedules table, and a sample letter to teachers on the exceptional child are…

This self-study and evaluation guide on orientation and mobility services (dog guide program emphasis) is one of 28 guides designed for organizations undertaking a self-study as part of the process for accreditation from the National Accreditation Council (NAC) for agencies serving the blind and visually handicapped. Provided are lists of…

Standards regarding independent living programs for blind and visually handicapped students are presented in the self study and evaluation guide. Five areas are addressed: planning and organization, personnel, concept development and travel skills, living skills, and program evaluation. (CL)

This instructional package on the vocational area of graphics is designed for visually impaired students. Contained in this document are thirteen learning modules organized into eight units: layout and design; paste-up; camera (photomechanical reproduction); stripping; presswork; finishing and bindery; special processes; and photography…

Presented for teachers of visually impaired students is a curriculum guide focusing on listening skills. The guide provides hierarchically arranged long range goals and short term objectives for skills in auditory reception, auditory discrimination, auditory memory, auditory sequential memory, auditory closure, auditory association, and auditory…

Intended for school administrators and regular classroom teachers, the document presents guidelines for working with visually impaired students being integrated into regular classes. Included is a description of the special education program in Illinois. Sections cover the following topics: identification and referral of visually impaired…

The manual provides information on accessibility of facilities, services, and interpretive programs in approximately 300 areas of the U.S. National Park System. Details are arranged alphabetically within each state and usually include a brief historical description, parking, entrance and restroom accessibility, and special adaptations for the…