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Direct linkCavenaugh, Brenda S.; Steinman, Bernard A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 2005
It has been well documented by researchers that the incidence of visual impairment (both blindness and low vision) increases as people age (see, for example, Congdon et al., 2004; Crews, 1994; Lighthouse International, 2001; Rubin, 2000) and that these physical declines can adversely affect an individual's ability to perform activities that…
Descriptors: Vision, Independent Living, Visual Impairments, Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedFarish, J.; Wen, S.-S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1994
This study evaluated the gains in capacity and mode of performance made by 57 elderly blind persons who were clients of an independent living services program in Mississippi. It was found that the gains in capacity were significant in all areas and the gains in mode of performance were significant for 41 of the 47 skill areas that were assessed.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Blindness, Daily Living Skills, Independent Living
