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Paid Summer Work Experience for Rural Blind Youth.
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Whitman, D. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article describes a summer work experience program for seven blind rural high school students in Ohio, consisting of two weeks of work evaluation/adjustment and eight weeks of paid work experience using job coaches. Results indicated success in improving participants' understanding of work-related issues in general. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Blindness, High Schools, Job Placement, Rural Education
Support Services for Visually Impaired Children in Local Day Schools: Residential Schools as a Resource.
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Harley, R. K.; English, W. H. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
A survey of 41 residential schools for blind people found a variety of services offered to local day school programs including professional development services, special intervention programs, preschool services, summer school programs, and book, equipment, and supplies services. (DB)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Ancillary School Services, Blindness, Community Programs
Summer Work Experience Program for Young Blind People.
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Dickson, Mary B. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1978
A Comprehensive Employment Training Act funded program of prevocational summer work experience for young blind adults was established to teach job-seeking skills, to develop decision-making processes, and to explore interests and capabilities for potential future employment. (Author)
Descriptors: Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Decision Making Skills, Informal Assessment