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Barriers to Low Vision Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Approach
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Southall, Kenneth; Wittich, Walter – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: This study sought to describe and better understand barriers to accessing low vision rehabilitation services. Methods: A qualitative description research paradigm was employed. Focus group participants were recruited through their involvement in the Montreal Barriers Study in Montreal, Canada. Six focus groups (n = 21 participants)…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Barriers, Visual Impairments, Partial Vision
Horatio Audio-Describes Shakespeare's "Hamlet": Blind and Low-Vision Theatre-Goers Evaluate an Unconventional Audio Description Strategy
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Udo, J. P.; Acevedo, B.; Fels, D. I. – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2010
Audio description (AD) has been introduced as one solution for providing people who are blind or have low vision with access to live theatre, film and television content. However, there is little research to inform the process, user preferences and presentation style. We present a study of a single live audio-described performance of Hart House…
Descriptors: Drama, Oral Interpretation, Accessibility (for Disabled), Sensory Aids
The Difference that Age Makes: Cultural Factors that Shape Older Adults' Responses to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Mogk, Marja – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2008
This article suggests that approaching vision loss from age-related macular degeneration from a sociocultural perspective, specifically considering perceptions of aging, blindness, disability, and generational viewpoints and norms, may be critical to understanding older adults' responses to vision loss and visual rehabilitation.
Descriptors: Blindness, Partial Vision, Age Differences, Attitudes
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
Low Vision Mobility Problems: Perceptions of O&M Specialists and Persons with Low Vision.
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Smith, A. J.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
This open-ended survey of 156 subjects (78 pairs of visually handicapped orientation and mobility specialists and adult clients) identified common low vision mobility problems (lighting conditions, drop-offs, street crossings, changes in terrain) and found a high degree of agreement between the reported perceptions of mobility practitioners and…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Lighting, Needs Assessment
Older Adults' Perspectives on Their Successful Adjustment to Vision Loss.
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Kleinschmidt, Julia J. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1999
Describes a qualitative study that explored 12 older adults' successful adjustment to vision loss. These individuals identified factors (internal and external resources) related to their successful adjustment and offered advice to others facing the challenges of visual impairment. (DB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Emotional Adjustment, Older Adults
World of Work: Perceptions of People Who Are Blind or Vision Impaired.
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Gillies, Robyn; Knight, Karen; Baglioni, A. J., Jr. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1998
Adults with blindness or visual impairments (N=85) and nondisabled adults (N=78) completed the Employment Access Questionnaire. Analysis found that people with and without visual impairments had similar attitudes toward the importance of training, career guidance, work expectations, and assistance, but the visually impaired group were…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes, Blindness, Career Development