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Peer reviewedMorse, Kathleen Ann – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
The article describes a case study of a 14-year-old deaf/blind girl who was taught to use a modified cane. With the use of the cane, the S learned to walk more swiftly and with more confidence and was able to travel without the frustration she had previously felt. (PHR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Deaf Blind, Exceptional Child Research, Females
Peer reviewedSauerburger, Dona; Jones, Susanne – RE:view, 1997
A survey of 69 people investigated their response to individuals with deaf-blindness holding cards soliciting aid for crossing the street. Results found travelers should stand at the curb facing the street, hold the card up at the shoulder, and the card should first state the desire to cross the street. (CR)
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Communication Problems, Deaf Blind, Helping Relationship
Peer reviewedGervasoni, Edward – RE:view, 1996
This article describes orientation and mobility skills and strategies used by a woman with deaf-blindness, especially methods for crossing the street safely, using the following main strategies: locating key travel areas; developing communication strategies and systems; and identifying community resources for assistance. (CR)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Case Studies, Communication Skills
Download full textGense, D. Jay; Gense, Marilyn – 1999
This fact sheet about students who are deaf-blind provides information on orientation and mobility (O&M) training. It begins by describing orientation and mobility skills, and emphasizes the need for a team approach in the development and implementation of O&M instruction. Instructional strategies are described, including initial assessment of O&M…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Deaf Blind, Educational Environment
