This article presents a practical guide to help professionals develop techniques and materials that motivate preschool-age children to learn to use low vision devices. Skills for optical-device training and sample training activities for monocular and magnifier use are outlined. (Author/DB)

Discusses the nature of color vision defects as they relate to reading instruction. Suggests ways that teachers can adapt instruction to help provide maximal learning opportunities for the color deficient child. (RS)

This article discusses the increasing incidence of cortical visual impairments, resulting from medical advancements making possible the survival of critically ill children with severe brain damage. Discussed are the prevalence of multiple handicaps, formation of visual concepts, foreground/background distinction, potential for mainstreaming, use…

A faculty member discusses how his own gradual loss of vision had unexpected favorable results in his advising activities. Based on these personal experiences and additional research, practical suggestions for increasing professional effectiveness are offered to other academic advisors. (Author/MSE)

Data from a survey of current existing university programs in 1987-88 that prepare personnel to serve visually handicapped students revealed that the future of these programs is at risk, resulting in a shortage of appropriately prepared teachers. (Author/DB)

Semistructured telephone interviews with 10 visually impaired adult cane users found that early negative attitudes of stigma were usually replaced by more positive attitudes and that there was a mean of 1 3/4 years between the onset of severe visual impairment and commencement of orientation and mobility training. (Author/DB)

Conducted state-wide survey of aging and blindness agencies in Pennsylvania. Found that large percentage of aging agencies were not addressing needs of aging blind population. Lack of interaction between two systems represented major service delivery barrier. Findings suggest need for improvement in understanding needs, resources, and areas of…

The art of Edgar Degas is discussed in relation to his impaired vision, including amblyopia, later blindness in one eye, corneal scarring, and photophobia. Examined are ways in which Degas compensated for vision problems, and dominant themes of his art such as the process of perception and spots of brilliant light. (Author/JDD)

The article presents an overview of the blind and visually impaired population in Switzerland and the services provided to them. In general, Switzerland has been slower than the United States and the Scandinavian countries to develop new programs for this population. (Author/DB)

An itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments describes the itinerant model, in which students who are visually impaired attend their neighborhood schools while periodically receiving special services from a vision teacher. Advantages and disadvantages of the model are considered, a typical day of an itinerant teacher is described, and…

This article addresses issues of orientation and mobility for students with visual impairments, including the perception of motion, visual mechanisms of binocular coordination, perception of impending collision, and body movement to avoid collision. Emphasis is on the role of binocular coordination ability and acuity. These concepts were evaluated…

Discusses the White Paper on Intellectual Property in the National Information Infrastructure which recommends amendments to the copyright law and discusses digital information. Highlights include educational and library uses of copyrighted works, reproductions for the visually impaired, transmissions as displays, liability for online services…

Rehabilitation teaching involves instructing blind/visually impaired persons in homemaking and daily living skills, an area likely to increase as an aging population develops vision problems. Academic requirements for certification have some overlap with home economics, making it a potential career option for home economics graduates. (SK)

This study examined the performance of 16 children (ages 4 through 12) with visual impairments on tasks designed to assess their understanding of false belief, a central aspect of social understanding. The development of understanding of another's false belief was found to be delayed in children with severe visual impairments. (Author/SW)

Rehabilitation teachers who work with students having visual impairments are urged to act more affirmatively on behalf of their profession: (1) by organizing archives; (2) by developing a written history; (3) by promoting rehabilitation teaching; and (4) by promoting professionalism and quality. (DB)