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Academically Gifted & Albino: A Narrative Study of a Twice-Exceptional
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Akar, Seyma Sengil; Akar, Ibrahim – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2020
This research focuses on the educational and daily life of a gifted individual with albinism. The purpose of this current research was to determine the difficulties faced by this twice-exceptional individual in his education life and how these difficulties have been overcome. The study has been conducted by narrative study design of the…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Genetic Disorders, Comorbidity, Student Experience
The Learning Experience of a Visually Impaired Learner Regarding Emergency Blended Teaching and Learning at a Higher Education Institution
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Ferreira-Meyers, K.; Pitikoe, S. – Perspectives in Education, 2021
Disability or impairment in general does not deprive one of the rights to basic human needs and care. However, often people with disabilities encounter barriers such as unfriendly infrastructure to access basic services such as education and health care. In this paper the authors explore the experiences of learners with visual impairment on the…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Students with Disabilities, College Students, Student Experience
Visual Impairment and Blindness: Addressing One of the Growing Concerns of Today's Veterans
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Williams, Michael D. – Exceptional Parent, 2007
Visual impairment and blindness are issues facing the veteran and non-veteran populations in a variety of ways. Currently, the number of veterans in the U.S. diagnosed with low vision is estimated to be more than one million. The number of veterans diagnosed with legal blindness is estimated to be more than 160,000. Over 45,000 veterans diagnosed…
Descriptors: Blindness, Rehabilitation Programs, Quality of Life, Veterans