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Peer reviewedWiener, William; Vopata, Alvin – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
The article describes a sequential training curriculum in the use of telescopic visual aids. The curriculum covers 29 topics, including aid maintenance, holding aid properly, focusing, scanning, target location, tracking, aid use for city bus travel, in a shopping center, and in a fast food type restaurant. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Low Vision Aids, Mobility Aids
Vopata, Alvin E. – 1981
An orientation and mobility curriculum developed in Tulare County, California, includes 30 units for legally blind, partially sighted, multi-impaired, and low functioning sighted students in grades K through 12. Each section includes eight steps to teach basic concepts. Assessment guidelines are used to determine strengths and deficiencies. The 30…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Body Image, Elementary Secondary Education, Partial Vision
Peer reviewedLaGrow, Steven J.; And Others – RE:view, 1996
A study was done to identify the level of independent travel considered ideal by three older adults with visual impairments. Results found that the ideal level of functioning is different from that implicitly used in traditional orientation and mobility programs. (CR)
Descriptors: Aspiration, Daily Living Skills, Goal Orientation, Independent Living
