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Scadden, Lawrence A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1984
The article describes predictions for the information society, implications for blind and visually impaired people, and an agenda of needed activities to be undertaken for the purpose of ensuring the highest level of equality in employment, education, and daily living at the dawning of the 21st century. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Blindness, Educational Trends, Employment Patterns, Information Systems
Richterman, Harold – Disabled USA, 1982
Discusses National Industries for the Blind which was established in 1938 as a result of the Wagner-O'Day Act. National Industries serves the vocational needs of multihandicapped blind people. (Availability: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401) (JOW)
Descriptors: Blindness, Employment Opportunities, Employment Potential, Multiple Disabilities

Language Arts, 1982
Provides teachers with an understanding of how sighted children develop concepts about print and how blind children develop concepts about braille. Prereading activities designed to extend young children's concepts about print are adapted for blind children. (HTH)
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Childhood Attitudes, Concept Formation

Kay, Leslie; Jacobson, William H. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
Two articles discuss the compatibility of the Sonicguide, long cane, and guide dogs in increasing the mobility of visually impaired individuals. (PHR)
Descriptors: Blindness, Mobility Aids, Opinions, Travel Training

Crews, John E. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Claims there is no coherent public policy regarding aging and blindness, but five issues may provide perspective and direction: burgeoning demographic forces, the concept of independent living, a "small gains" orientation to rehabilitation of blind elders, the needs of family caregivers, and the roles of management and leadership during times of…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Blindness, Caregivers, Older Adults

Schroeder, F. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
The article discusses braille instruction for blind persons from the perspective of the National Federation of the Blind. A case study of a child whose parents have struggled to obtain braille instruction is examined. Negative attitudes about blindness and inadequate training of teachers are linked to decreased braille literacy. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes, Blindness, Braille
Dobbs, Kevin – Training, 1999
States that, although the nation's jobless rate hovers around 4-5%, 70% of the working-age blind who want jobs cannot find one, and 30% of those who are working are underemployed. Suggests that training, rehabilitation, and technology can help to solve the problem. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Blindness, Employment Potential, Rehabilitation

Bina, Michael J. – RE:view, 1993
This commentary by the president of the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired uses a football analogy to point out the importance of positive reinforcement and encouragement in mutual support of colleagues working in the difficult field of rehabilitation. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Interpersonal Relationship, Peer Relationship, Positive Reinforcement

Davidson, Iain F. W. K.; Simmons, Joyce Nesker – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1992
This article addresses the unique assessment needs of young blind children and discourages dependence on standardized tests for this population. Principles of one assessment approach (involving observation; clinical examination of mobility, language, play, socioemotional development, and academic skills; and interviews with mother and social…
Descriptors: Blindness, Case Studies, Child Development, Evaluation Methods

Whitesell, Corinne B. – RE:view, 1991
An adventitiously visually impaired individual examines differences between the neurological, psychological, and educational development of persons blinded either very early in life or much later. (DB)
Descriptors: Adventitious Impairments, Blindness, Congenital Impairments, Individual Development

Taylor-Hershel, Denise; Webster, Regine – Childhood Education, 1983
Describes aspects of mainstreaming a visually impaired three-year-old child into a Montessori preschool, discussing assessment of the child, sites available for enrollment, introduction into the site, Montessori teacher and special education teacher coordination, the child's adjustment, peer reactions, and teacher intervention. (RH)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Blindness, Cognitive Development, Mainstreaming
Clark, Blake S. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Training specialists must confront the need and obligation to incorporate disabled individuals into their organization's training programs professionally, sensitively, and effectively. The first and biggest step in adapting programs is to develop open and constructive attitudes in the training designer. (JOW)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attitudes, Blindness, Deafness

Eldridge, Carlton – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1979
The author focuses on braille literacy as the primary tool for equal education for visually handicapped individuals. The need for braille proficiency is stressed and the importance of braille ability for individual achievement is described. (PHR)
Descriptors: Achievement, Blindness, Braille, Elementary Secondary Education

Hanley-Maxwell, C.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article explores issues related to the use of supported employment and time-related transitional employment for blind and visually impaired persons. It defines the concepts; describes the characteristics that distinguish these services from others; and discusses the need for these services from ecological, philosophical, fiscal, and learning…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Definitions, Delivery Systems

Crespi, Tony D. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1988
Notes that, as the population ages, the number of adults with visual impairments grows proportionately. Explores the population of visually impaired adults and discusses suggestions for counselor education relevant to preparing counselors to meet the needs of adults with visual handicaps. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adults, Blindness, Coping