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Farmer, Jeanie; Morse, Stephen E. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2007
Modeled after Project PAVE (Corn et al., 2003) in Tennessee, Project Magnify is designed to test the idea that students with low vision who use individually prescribed magnification devices for reading will perform as well as or better than students with low vision who use large-print reading materials. Sixteen students with low vision were…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, Vision, Reading Rate
Dale, Doris Cruger – Audiovisual Instruction, 1977
This article provides a guide to sources of large type books for the partially sighted adult and child. Several catalogs as well as other sources are discussed. (STS)
Descriptors: Large Type Materials, Partial Vision, Reference Materials, Visual Impairments
STOESZ, GILBERT – 1966
THIS IS A SELECTED LISTING OF PIANO MUSIC. PART I SELECTIONS ARE "LARGE NOTE" SIZE, APPROXIMATELY COMPARABLE TO AN UNCAPITALIZED "O" IN 18- TO 24-POINT TYPE SIZE. PART II SELECTIONS ARE COMPARABLE TO AN UNCAPITALIZED "O" IN 12- TO 14-POINT TYPE SIZE. THE 262 SELECTIONS ARE IDENTIFIED BY DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY, SIZE OF NOTE-HEAD, NAME OF PUBLISHER,…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Large Type Materials, Music, Partial Vision
Russell-Minda, Elizabeth; Jutai, Jeffrey W.; Strong, J. Graham; Campbell, Kent A.; Gold, Deborah; Pretty, Lisa; Wilmot, Lesley – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2007
This article presents a systematic review of the research evidence on the effects of the characteristics of typefaces on the legibility of text for adult readers with low vision. The review revealed that research has not produced consistent findings and thus that there is a need to develop standards and guidelines that are informed by evidence.…
Descriptors: Partial Vision, Written Language, Printing, Visual Impairments
Lewis, M. Joy – Library Association Record, 1971
Efforts which are being made to meet the need for large print books by the visually handicapped are briefly reviewed. (NH)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Large Type Materials, Partial Vision
BOWERS, ROBERT – 1966
THIS PAMPHLET LISTS SOURCES WHICH PRODUCE (1) PRINTED MATERIAL SUCH AS BOOKS, TESTS, AND SHEET MUSIC USING APPROXIMATELY 18 TO 24 POINT PRINT SIZE, (2) FURNITURE AND SUCH MECHANICAL DEVICES AS EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE THE EDUCATION OF PARTIALLY SEEING CHILDREN, AND (3) AUDIOVISUAL AIDS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT, RECORDINGS, AND FILMS. INCLUDED IS A…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Equipment, Instructional Materials, Large Type Materials
GIBBONS, HELEN; AND OTHERS – 1965
PARTIALLY SIGHTED INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE CLEAR, LARGE (BETWEEN 18 AND 24 POINT) TYPE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR TYPE, PAPER, AND FORMAT IN PRODUCTION OF LARGE-TYPE MATERIALS BY TYPEWRITER. TECHNIQUES OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT OFFSET PRINTING, PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGEMENT, AND MICROFILMING ARE DESCRIBED. SIX AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LARGE TYPE…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Instructional Materials, Large Type Materials, Material Development
Wagner, Jennifer; Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; Sesto, Mary E. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2006
This study investigated improving the usability of a mainstream cell phone for use by individuals with low vision by providing a means to display the text of the keys in large print on the phone's screen. Two enlarging techniques (suspend and display and delay and display) were developed, and the programs were loaded into the cell phone. The…
Descriptors: Large Type Materials, Partial Vision, Assistive Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Genensky, S. M.; And Others – 1972
The Rand Corporation has been doing research on closed-circuit television systems to aid the partially sighted since 1966. The current experimental system enhances the image electronically to provide a magnified image that is brighter and has greater contrast than the object being observed. The system also incorporates an easily movable platform…
Descriptors: Closed Circuit Television, Large Type Materials, Partial Vision, Technological Advancement
Sloan, Louise L.; Habel, Adelaide – Sight-Saving Review, 1973
Descriptors: Adolescents, Exceptional Child Research, Large Type Materials, Partial Vision
Ovenshire, Ruthann, Comp. – 1973
Listed in the circular are approximately 32 commercial and volunteer producers of large type materials, approximately 50 large type books for reference and special needs, and five further sources of large type materials. Usually given for each alphabetically listed producer are the address, specialty (whether producer of specific categories or of…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Instructional Materials, Large Type Materials, Partial Vision
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Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Div. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1996
This directory lists the names of volunteer groups and individuals who transcribe and record books and other reading materials under the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program. The listing is alphabetical by state. Each entry is assigned an index number and specifies such services as braille…
Descriptors: Blindness, Braille, Large Type Materials, Library Services
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Div. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1985
The guide provides information about the availability of approximately 275 magazines in media suitable for use by persons unable to read or handle conventional print materials. The alphabetical listing (by title) includes information on magazine title, frequency on issue, special medium or media in which it is available, source or sources from…
Descriptors: Audiotape Cassettes, Blindness, Braille, Large Type Materials
Goldish, Louis H.; Marx, Michael H. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1973
Descriptors: Closed Circuit Television, Exceptional Child Services, Large Type Materials, Partial Vision
Lackey, George H.; And Others – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1982
Elementary partially sighted students read significantly more total books and school books using the Visolett (a low vision aid) than using large print text books, and the junior high partially sighted students read significantly more total pages using the Visolett. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Large Type Materials, Low Vision Aids
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