Two aspects of the cognitive development of a 14- to 18-month-old blind child are reported: the development of procedures for the intentional control of objects and the development of certain classificatory skills. (Author)

Systematic instruction in reading music with the Optacon was given to seven blind Optacon users (10-24 years old) with musical training. (Author/SW)

The research investigated the ability of four blind children (11-13 years old) to comprehend synthetic speech as a result of practice in listening to it. Results suggested that, as exposure to synthetic speech increases, so does comprehension of synthetic speech. (Author/SW)

The article describes the recently formed Joint Action Committee of Organizations Of and Serving the Visually Handicapped, made up of groups that united to fight budget cuts in California. The harmful effects of recent legislation on visually handicapped people and on professionals in the blindness system are described. (Author)

A study has shown that with suitable accessories to machines and appropriate work planning, totally blind machinists can perform varied tasks on a lathe independently. Based on the results of the study, simple accessories have been designed and tested for use with the center lathe. (Author/PHR)

The article explores aspects of the field of rehabilitation teaching of the blind. Taking into account the history of the development of the field, the author examines the current status and outlines problems, such as discord among organizations representing interests in the field. Five actions to enhance the profession are suggested. (PHR)

This bibliographic listing updates a bibliography published by Temple University. Documents (N=149) are abstracted and offered with bibliographic data but do not include medical journals and generally eschew material from popular magazines. An Analytical Subject Index lists documents by subject headings. (PB)

The bibliography is the semiannual update to a book titled, "Blindness, Visual Impairment, Deaf-Blindness: Annotated Listing of the Literature, 1953-1975." The 138 annotated citations are listed alphabetically by author, with a subject index and journal listing also provided. (DB)

The annual bibliography of approximately 130 annotated citations updates a bibliography published in book form. Citations are listed alphabetically by author and were almost all published in 1987 or 1988. References include journal articles, dissertations, books, and reference materials. (DB)

The article develops two contrasting themes: (1) the prime importance of braille as the medium of literacy available to blind persons; and (2) the widely perceived deemphasis of braille instruction in the United States. Resolutions of the American Council of the Blind encouraging increased and improved braille instruction are summarized.…

The annotated bibliography of about 120 items is presented to continue to update a book, "Blindness, Visual Impairment, Deaf-Blindness: Annotated Listing of the Literature, 1953-1975." Entries include any professional literature published in the last 3 years and not previously included. A listing of journal resources and a subject index are…

Reports the experience of one computer science department that graduated its first totally blind student. Discusses special needs of the student, resources, technical support, and classroom ideas. (Author/MKR)

Braille literacy skills are essential for success in school and employment and for independence throughout life. Because of the fundamental importance of well-developed literacy skills, the braille code by which persons who are blind or have low vision attain full literacy should be one that is easy and efficient to learn, use, and produce. A…

A number of tools and techniques have been developed to assist students with blindness and visual impairment who are studying in secondary and post-secondary science laboratories. Commercial electronic probes and their associated software packages allow real-time viewing and collection of data using a personal computer; however, until now, these…

Anadolu University has a technical infrastructure, well-qualified faculty, and operates in an innovative and flexible frame. It takes an initiative role to meet the needs of higher education in Turkey by providing equal opportunity not only to satisfy those who value the principle of lifelong education but also seeks new information via distance…