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Murray, Shirley A.; McKay, Robert C.; Nieuwoudt, Johan M. – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2010
This report aims to illuminate the complex phenomenon of grief and the needs experienced throughout the time course of their impairments by adults with acquired visual impairments. The study applied a phenomenological research strategy using 10 case studies of South African adults, visually impaired within and beyond six years. Qualitative…
Descriptors: Grief, Visual Impairments, Phenomenology, Adults
Cole, Richard – 1983
A set of instructional materials for French is designed for Peace Corps volunteer language instruction and geared to the daily language needs of volunteers in Morocco. It consists of 38 units containing mini-dialogues, related grammatical and cultural information, vocabulary, and exercises. Unit topics include introductions, information giving and…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Daily Living Skills, Dialogs (Language), Foreign Countries
Hawkinson, Annie – 1986
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Italy, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; food; restaurants; hotels; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care;…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Goransson, Kerstin, Ed.; Hedman-Hellin, Lena, Ed. – 1984
The manual discusses the role of aids in helping intellectually handicapped persons function as independently as possible. An introductory chapter considers the notion of intellectual aids as tools that people use to facilitate their interaction with the environment. Interaction is further conceptualized in terms of a goal-directed will, awareness…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Daily Living Skills, Equipment, Foreign Countries
Hawkinson, Anni; Moran, Patrick R. – 1994
The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living in France, including: money; food; restaurants; hotels; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; tipping; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; names,…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Fantini, Alvino E.; Enriquez A., Cristina – 1993
The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; titles and forms…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Hawkinson, Annie – 1986
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Japan, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Fantini, Alvino E.; Fantini, Beatriz Cespedes de – 1994
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Mexico, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; food; restaurants; drinks and drinking; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation;…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Amraa, J.; Nadya, S. – 1992
The phrase book is intended for use by Peace Corps workers in Mongolia, and reflects daily communication needs in that context. Phrases and vocabulary are presented first in English, then in Mongolian translation (in Cyrillic alphabet), on the following topics: greetings and introductions; discussing work; expressing thanks and congratulations;…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Community Services, Competency Based Education, Conversational Language Courses