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Adult Braille Instruction in Finland.
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Heikkila, M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
A program of the Finnish Central Federation of the Visually Handicapped is described. The program's aim is to provide and develop teaching materials and instructional methods to help persons who lost their eyesight as adults to learn braille. Discussed are personal tutoring, correspondence studying, regional courses, and program plans. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Braille, Foreign Countries
Rehabilitation: Laying Bricks or Building Cathedrals.
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Pettit, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The Royal Blind Society of New South Wales sponsors a program called Sportskills Week in which individuals with visual impairments are provided opportunities to pursue goals common to the population as a whole. Sighted athletes who assist in the program take their expertise back to local communities to develop additional programs. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletics, Foreign Countries, Goal Orientation
Sustainability: An Overview.
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Wormsley, W. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
This article introduces a group of six papers on sustainability of programs for visually handicapped persons in developing countries. Sustainability is discussed from an anthropological perspective, noting the importance of a social soundness analysis and a social impact assessment, enemies of sustainability, and the need for broad local input in…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Participative Decision Making
Low Vision Services in Australia.
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Lovie-Kitchin, J. E. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
A survey of the 12 major low vision clinics in Australia is reported, focusing on (1) patient characteristics; and (2) planning, organization, outreach, admission procedures, personnel, and services provided. Results showed that increased services were being provided to rural regions through satellite clinics or private optometric practices.…
Descriptors: Clinics, Delivery Systems, Foreign Countries, Partial Vision
Distance Education for Teachers of Visually Handicapped Students.
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Best, A. B. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
The article describes correspondence courses offered by the University of Birmingham, England, to train teachers of visually handicapped children. Experience indicates that much of, but not all, the information, skills, and attitudes needed by such teachers can be acquired through correspondence courses. Critical elements in implementing such…
Descriptors: Correspondence Study, Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Short-Term Placements: A Crucial Role for Residential Schools.
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MacCuspie, P. A.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
Short-term placements of children with visual impairments in residential schools for the visually impaired are presented as a feasible solution to difficulties experienced by these children in regular classrooms. The article discusses the duration, goals, implementation, evaluation, and administrative considerations of these placements and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Mainstreaming