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Does the Type of Educational Setting (Mainstream or Specialist Schools) and Degree of Impairment (Low Vision or Blindness) Have Any Influence on Self-Concept?
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Poulomee Datta; Iliana Skrebneva – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2024
This study investigated the self-concept of students with vision impairments who were placed in mainstream and specialist schools in South Australia. Self-Concept was studied across six dimensions, namely Physical, Moral, Personal, Family, Social and Academic Self-Concepts and the Total Self-Concept. The 'Tennessee Self-Concept Scale: Second…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Adults, Students with Disabilities
Perceptions of Schooling, Pedagogy and Notation in the Lives of Visually-Impaired Musicians
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Baker, David; Green, Lucy – Research Studies in Music Education, 2016
This article discusses findings on schooling, pedagogy and notation in the life-experiences of amateur and professional visually-impaired musicians/music teachers, and the professional experiences of sighted music teachers who work with visually-impaired learners. The study formed part of a broader UK Arts and Humanities Research Council funded…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Music, Music Education, Music Activities
Should Family and Friends Be Involved in Group-Based Rehabilitation Programs for Adults with Low Vision?
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Rees, G.; Saw, C.; Larizza, M.; Lamoureux, E.; Keeffe, J. – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2007
This qualitative study investigates the views of clients with low vision and vision rehabilitation professionals on the involvement of family and friends in group-based rehabilitation programs. Both groups outlined advantages and disadvantages to involving significant others, and it is essential that clients are given the choice. Future work is…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Partial Vision, Family Involvement, Friendship
Relative-size Magnification versus Relative-distance Magnification: Effect on the Reading Performance of Adults with Normal and Low Vision.
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Lovie-Kitchen, Jan; Whittaker, Steve – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
This Australian study compared effects of relative-size magnification and relative-distance magnification on the reading rates of 24 adults with normal vision and 22 adults with low vision. For the subjects with low vision, the magnification method did not affect their reading rates, although subjects with normal vision showed slower reading at…
Descriptors: Adults, Foreign Countries, Large Type Materials, Low Vision Aids
The Medical Model Revisited. A Point of View.
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Beange, Helen – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1986
The medical evaluation of 165 mentally retarded Australian adults found an average of 2.6 health problems, well above the number in the general population. In order of frequency, conditions found included obesity, ocular impairment, serious dental problems, and aural disorders. Active health promotion with this group is recommended. (DB)
Descriptors: Dental Health, Foreign Countries, Health Conditions, Health Needs
Low Vision Services in Australia.
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Lovie-Kitchin, J. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
A survey of the 12 major low vision clinics in Australia is reported, focusing on (1) patient characteristics; and (2) planning, organization, outreach, admission procedures, personnel, and services provided. Results showed that increased services were being provided to rural regions through satellite clinics or private optometric practices.…
Descriptors: Clinics, Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Partial Vision
The Measurement of Auditory Abilities of Blind, Partially Sighted, and Sighted Children.
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Stankov, Lazar; Spilsbury, Georgina – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1979
Auditory tests were administered to 30 blind, partially sighted, and sighted children. Overall, the blind and sighted were equal on most of the measured abilities. Blind children performed well on tonal memory tests. Partially sighted children performed more poorly than the other two groups. (MH)
Descriptors: Auditory Evaluation, Auditory Perception, Auditory Tests, Blindness