Orientation and Mobility for Students with Severe Visual and Multiple Impairments: A New Perspective.

Joffee, E.; Rikhye, C. H.

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ERIC Number: EJ431330

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Orientation and Mobility for Students with Severe Visual and Multiple Impairments: A New Perspective.

Joffee, E.; Rikhye, C. H.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v85 n5 p211-16 May 1991

A program for teaching orientation and mobility to New York City public school students with severe sensory and cognitive impairments incorporates tactile and tangible communication systems and embeds mobility education in students' daily school and home activities. This paper examines necessary prerequisite concepts and offers planning and implementation guidelines. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Blindness, Communication (Thought Transfer), Integrated Activities, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Orientation, Physical Mobility, Severe Disabilities, Tactile Stimuli, Teaching Methods, Travel Training, Visually Handicapped Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New York (New York)

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