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Direct linkSchles, Rachel Anne; McCarthy, Tessa – Remedial and Special Education, 2023
The prevalence of students with visual impairments (VI) varies across the United States, yet no analysis exists on how individual state factors may correlate with the number of students receiving services. This study presents the results of an analysis of variations in eligibility criteria for the Individuals with Disabilities Education…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Blindness, Eligibility, Incidence
Schles, Rachel Anne; McCarthy, Tessa; Blankenship, Karen; Coy, Justin – Exceptional Children, 2021
The prevalence of students with visual impairments varies across the United States, yet limited analysis exists on how many students receive special education services. The following study collected population data on students with visual impairments for the 2017-2018 school year and ran focus groups with state-level administrators to understand…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Blindness, Administrators
McCarthy, Tessa; Holbrook, Cay; Kamei-Hannan, Cheryl; D'Andrea, Frances Mary – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2023
This study provides information on the use of a refreshable braille display in relation to reading speeds and accuracy for students with visual impairments. The characteristics and variables which were statistically significant predictors of reading speed were explored. Forty-nine students in grades 1-9 participated with their teachers of students…
Descriptors: Braille, Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Blindness
McCarthy, Tessa; Griffin-Shirley, Nora; Siffermann, Eileen – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2022
Introduction: This survey sought to establish a baseline for the remote delivery of services (telepractice) by orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists nationwide, which became pervasive in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An online survey was distributed using professional email lists and then used snowball sampling to…
Descriptors: Visually Impaired Mobility, COVID-19, Pandemics, Professional Personnel
McCarthy, Tessa; Schles, Rachel Anne; Moore, Debra W. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2023
Introduction: This study evaluated performance and engagement on the tactile science alternate assessment based on alternate academic standards (AA-AAS). This assessment was designed for students with significant intellectual disabilities and visual impairments (i.e., blindness and low vision). Four primary research questions guided this study.…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Alternative Assessment, Science Education, Students with Disabilities
Download full textMcCarthy, Tessa; Brown, Miranda D.; Nicholls, Stephen H. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2018
Introduction: This pilot study evaluated the percentage of skills participants in the 1Touch Project Coaching Certification Course mastered after intensive training, as well as the maintenance of these skills six months after the initial training session. In addition, the potential psychosocial benefits of the training were evaluated. Methods: In…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Handheld Devices, Visual Impairments, Blindness
