scholarly journals The ByderhandPioneer Project: A case study of the participatory dynamics in creating and accessibilising locative literature for persons with visual impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (4-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franci Greyling ◽  
Suna Verhoef ◽  
Gustaf Tempelhoff
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment

A Case Study of Two Music Education Majors with Visual Impairment

2017 ◽  
pp. 176-198
Author(s):  
Elizabeth C. Parker ◽  
Amy E. Spears ◽  
Tami J. Draves
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Education Majors ◽  
Music Education Majors

Treatment of Charles Bonnet Syndrome with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in an Older Adult

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S468-S468
Author(s):  
M. Arts ◽  
P. Michielsen ◽  
S. Petrykiv ◽  
L. de Jonge ◽  
R. Oude Voshaar
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Positive Airway Pressure ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Charles Bonnet Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome

IntroductionCharles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a disorder in older adults, and is characterized by a triad of recurrent vivid visual hallucinations, ocular pathology causing visual impairment due to lesions in central or peripheral visual pathways, and normal cognitive status. It is often misdiagnosed as a psychosis, early dementia or a drug related condition. Hypoxemia was anecdotally reported as a cause of CBS.ObjectivesWe present an older adult with CBS caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.AimsTo report a case study, describing treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome as a cause of CBS.MethodsA case study is presented and discussed.ResultsAn older male adult was admitted to hospital for persistent vivid visual hallucinations. There was no personal or family history of mental illness. Neurological examination was normal, except for visual impairment due to age related macular degeneration. The remainder of his physical examination was normal. Previous treatment with antipsychotics proved not to be effective. Severe hypoxemia (SaO2 79%) was diagnosed with overnight pulse oximetry and subsequent polysomnography revealed an obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. After three nights of nasal continuous positive airway pressure, the vivid hallucinations ceased.ConclusionPhysicians need to understand the underlying causes and mechanisms of CBS. One should be aware of the importance of a full clinical examination and sleep apnea research in elderly persons with visual impairment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The question of students’ autonomy in academic learning when using ICT: Case study in analysing help interactions involving two 9th graders with a visual impairment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathieu Gaborit
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Domains

Research on help-seeking and tutoring has mostly been experimental. Still, identified categories can be found in natural learning situations. The use of Information and communication technologies (ICT) by students with a visual impairment (VI) modifies learning conditions and brings students’ autonomy into play. This article aims to present a pilot study involving several research domains: academic help; ICT; visual impairment. New categories associated to help strategies, ICT and visual impairment have been identified using a new methodological approach.

scholarly journals Access to Career Guidance through Information and Communication Technology by Learners with Visual Impairment in Selected Secondary Schools of Zambia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Chitalu Thomas Chipili ◽  
Daniel Ndhlovu ◽  
Francis Simui
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
General Education ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Career Information ◽  
Practical Examination ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Trained Teachers

The study explored why learners with visual impairment in selected secondary schools of Zambia were more braille inclined in accessing career guidance information than through ICT. Key among the objectives that guided the study was to identify why learners with visual impairment were more braille inclined in accessing career guidance than through ICT. UTAUT theory guided this study. A case study design was used in presenting and discussing the findings. Population was all pupils with visual impairment and their teachers in selected secondary schools in Zambia, while the sample size was fifty-two (52) segmented as fourty (40) pupils, four (4) head teachers, four (4) career guidance teachers and four (4) grade teachers. The study found that due to inadequate or non-availability of ICT facilities, learners with visual impairment did not access career information through ICT. In addition, inadequate ICT trained teachers and ICT unclear policy contributed to learners being more braille inclined than ICT. Instead, learners accessed career information through braille and word of mouth only. For these reasons learners did not participate in ICT practical lessons and examinations consequently, restricted in their career choices. The study therefore, recommended that the Ministry of General Education should supply ICT facilities, train teachers in ICT, formulate clear policy on ICT for learners with visual impairment and ECZ should introduce practical examination in ICT.

Vocational Rehabilitation for Persons With Visual Impairment at the Community: A Case Study in Dong Da District, Hanoi City, Vietna

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-266
Author(s):  
Trinh Van Tung ◽  
◽  
Le Thi Nhung ◽  
Bui Ngoc Ha ◽  
Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Vocational Programs ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Awareness Raising ◽  
Social Components ◽  
Depth Interviews

Work has been emphasized by the WHO, ILO, and UNESCO for years as to how individuals can escape poverty, secure the necessities and improve his/her economic and social status. In this sense, vocational rehabilitation is regarded as the means for persons with disabilities to access work. However, in the absence of either these programs or full respect for their right to work, they have been encountering different barriers in employment accessibility. This happens more seriously in developing countries, including Vietnam. Through mixed methods of desktop reviews, a survey with 110 persons with visual impairment in the community, and in-depth interviews with 10 key stakeholders, the article aims at briefing an overview on current situations of their employment as well as vocational rehabilitation services and support for occupations in Dong Da District, Hanoi City. Several key findings indicate that they have been coping with unemployment or low-tech and low-paid jobs. There is an intensive gap between needs and service supplies in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial components. In the community, available programs target supporting them in terms of physical aspects rather than cognitive and social components. Finally, the authors discuss more various vocational programs, capacity building to other potential providers, and awareness-raising.

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