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Peer reviewedUngar, Simon; Blades, Mark; Spencer, Christopher – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
This study of 12 individuals with blindness or low vision extended earlier studies by Morton Heller concerning speed and accuracy of reading noncanonical (tilted) braille text. Results were similar for Heller's original character set (B-J), but the effect of orientation was reduced with other letters and whole words, especially for experienced…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Blindness, Braille
McBride, Vearl G. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1974
In one of several 2-week workshops, 35 blind and visually handicapped persons increased their braille reading speed from an average of 138 words per minute (wpm) to 710 wpm. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedFireison, Cara Kim; Moore, J. Elton – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1998
This study of 270 legally blind adults found that those who had attended specialized schools for blind persons made significantly less money than those who had attended public schools. However, 72% of specialized school attendees could read braille, compared to 19.7% of public-school attendees. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Comparative Analysis
Download full textDelta Gamma Foundation, Columbus, OH. – 1972
The information contained in this publication will be helpful in carrying out projects to aid blind and visually handicapped children and adults of all ages. Special materials available from the Library of Congress such as: talking books, books in braille, large print books, and books in moon type are described. Other sources of reading materials…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Children
Peer reviewedPonchillia, P. E.; Durant, P. A. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
A nationwide survey of braille instructors in adult rehabilitation centers found that: most teachers taught braille to fewer than 20 percent of clients; few taught complex reading skills; instructors' attitudes were influenced by their training site, type of college degree, and degree of vision; and teaching behaviors were affected by teaching…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Blindness, Braille
Peer reviewedAshley, Julia R.; Cates, Dennis L. – RE:view, 1992
A survey of teachers of the visually impaired and adults with albinism or parents of children with albinism (total responses=144) found no use of Braille by the adults or children with albinism, awareness of the condition by almost all teachers, support for mainstreaming by all, and specific teaching suggestions from teachers. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Braille, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
CLARK, LESLIE L.; AND OTHERS – 1965
THESE PROCEEDINGS WERE PREPARED FROM THE WEST COAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH RELATED TO BLIND AND SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN HELD MARCH 8-10, 1965. SURVEY RESULTS WERE PRESENTED WHICH INDICATED THE NUMBER OF BLIND, SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND MULTIPLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN CALIFORNIA AND THE INCIDENCE OF BLINDNESS IN CHILDREN…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Auditory Perception, Blindness
