Descriptor
| Adults | 1 |
| Blindness | 1 |
| Braille | 1 |
| Congenital Impairments | 1 |
| Educational Background | 1 |
| Educational Status Comparison | 1 |
| Employment Level | 1 |
| Income | 1 |
| Learning Modalities | 1 |
| Literacy Education | 1 |
| Outcomes of Education | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Ryles, R. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedRyles, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1996
This study compared outcomes for 74 congenitally legally blind adults who learned to read braille or print as their original reading medium. Those who learned to read using braille had higher employment rates and educational levels, were more financially self-sufficient, and spent more time reading than did those who learned to read using print.…
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Congenital Impairments
