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Todd, Julie, Ed. – 1981
The resource book is designed to help in delivering materials and services to visually handicapped students. A flow chart describes a materials delivery system, and separate sections address information (such as acquisition, production, duplication, materials needed, and alternatives) for braille, large print, and tape. Other considerations…
Descriptors: Braille, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials
Determining the Reading Medium for Students with Visual Impairments: A Diagnostic Teaching Approach.
Peer reviewedKoenig, A. J.; Holbrook, M. C. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
The article presents a two-phase process for use by multidisciplinary teams making decisions on the reading medium for students with visual impairments. The first phase is a diagnostic teaching phase to guide initial decision making. The second phase, continued evaluation, leads to ongoing adjustment of the selected medium or media. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Braille, Decision Making, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textLodge, John, Ed. – 1996
This book presents an introduction to the range of technology that can be used to assist in the education of students with visual impairments, with descriptions of the main features of approximately 45 systems. After an introductory chapter, Chapter 1 identifies four key uses for technology: in communication, in the production of materials, to…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Braille, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education
Koenig, Alan J.; Holbrook, M. Cay – 1995
Designed to assist in the selection of appropriate literacy media for students with visual impairments, this guide outlines the essential elements of learning media assessments. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the learning media assessment (LMA) process. Included is a discussion of Texas law and regulations that govern LMA. Chapter 2 documents…
Descriptors: Braille, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Large Type Materials
Automated Functions, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1993
This final report describes the design, development, and testing of the Multiple Output Sensory Trainer (MOST), a computer-based system which enables the evaluation of students with visual impairments to determine the optimal combination of sensory adaptive aids to meet their needs. The system uses multimedia devices in conjunction with customized…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Caton, Hilda, Ed. – 1994
This manual assists in developing educational goals and Individual Education Plans for children with visual impairments, by providing guidelines for selecting appropriate learning media for optimum literacy development. Part 1 describes the target populations, the members of the interdisciplinary team, and the team members' responsibilities. Part…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Check Lists, Decision Making
IBM, Atlanta, GA. National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities. – 1989
The resource guide identifies products which assist visually impaired individuals in accessing IBM (International Business Machine) Personal Computers or the IBM Personal System/2 family of products. An introduction provides a general overview of ways computers can help persons with visual handicaps. The document then provides descriptions of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Agencies, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness
O'Brien, Maureen B.; And Others – 1980
A two-year project was conducted by St. Mary's Junior College to improve the science literacy of visually-impaired students (VIS) through the adaptation of instructional methods and materials. A four-step process was used: (1) learning materials were reviewed to identify problem areas; (2) preliminary adaptations were made based on the review; (3)…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Blindness, Braille, College Science
