A panel addresses some of the concerns of blind parents. One partially sighted mother focuses on raising infants and preschoolers, a blind mother talks about raising a school-aged child with her blind husband, and a blind father discusses raising teenagers. (Author)

The article explores aspects of the field of rehabilitation teaching of the blind. Taking into account the history of the development of the field, the author examines the current status and outlines problems, such as discord among organizations representing interests in the field. Five actions to enhance the profession are suggested. (PHR)

Detection and counseling of individuals with genetic eye disorders may reduce morbidity by preventing unnecessary visual loss, by reducing misunderstanding, apprehension, and fear; by facilitating early diagnosis of other medical disorders; and by referring patients for appropriate educational and vocational training. (Author/SBH)

Introduces new technologies that provide instant translation of print materials in three general categories: optical to tactile conversion of print, optical to braille conversion, and optical to speech. Talking books, voice indexing, new braille technologies, print to braille, and optical print enlargement are highlighted. A list of sources is…