Mapa tátil: uma ferramenta de apoio à mobilidade dos deficientes visuais/  Tactile map: a supporting tool for mobility of visually handicapped people

This paper explores the definitional problems of visual handicaps, especially in terms of the legal definition of blindness. A brief history is given of the laws concerning visually handicapped people, and a discussion of case law describes legal precedent. A final section presents suggestions for strengthening the legal position of visually handicapped people in future litigation.

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Bridges from Research to Practice in Education of Visually Handicapped People

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x8307700704 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 77 (7) ◽

pp. 340-344 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Geraldine T. Scholl

Keyword(s):

Developing Country ◽

Educational Practice ◽

Research To Practice ◽

Apply Research ◽

Research Findings ◽

Handicapped People ◽

Visually Handicapped ◽

Standing Problem

Failure to apply research findings to educational practice is a long-standing problem. Several reasons for this are discussed. Five dissemination models that may insure that research findings are translated into practice are described from the literature. Current research findings in seven areas related to education for visually handicapped people are summarized, together with recommended dissemination procedures. The difficulties of applying research findings from one country to programs in another, particularly a developing country, are discussed briefly.

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A Model for Distance Delivery in Personnel Preparation

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x9008400901 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 84 (9) ◽

pp. 445-450

Author(s):

A.S. Parsons

Keyword(s):

Distance Education ◽

Teacher Preparation ◽

Personnel Preparation ◽

Alternative Scheduling ◽

Distance Education Program ◽

Future Developments ◽

Handicapped People ◽

Distance Delivery ◽

Visually Handicapped ◽

The University

A model for delivery of a personnel-preparation program in education of visually handicapped people via distance-education formats is described. Critical shortages in personnel in the field of blindness and visual impairment are addressed through the description of the University of South Carolina's innovative distance-education program, delivered via telecommunications instruction, videocassettes, and alternative scheduling. Suggestions for transferring the content of traditional teacher-preparation curricula into instruction via distance-education formats are presented, as are future developments in distance education.

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The Nottingham Obstacle Detector: Development and Evaluation

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness ◽

10.1177/0145482x8107500503 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. 203-209 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

A. G. Dodds ◽

J. D. Armstrong ◽

C. A. Shingledecker

Keyword(s):

High Frequency ◽

Evaluation Studies ◽

High Frequency Sound ◽

Frequency Sound ◽

Handicapped People ◽

Visually Handicapped ◽

Secondary Device

The Nottingham Obstacle Director (NOD) is an ultrasonic handheld aid designed to help visually handicapped people detect obstacles as they travel. NOD emits pulses of high-frequency sound up to 7½ feet ahead of the user. The pocket-sized secondary device requires little training and is intended to be used with a primary aid (long cane, dog guide). This article describes the development of the NOD and the results of two evaluation studies that tested the efficacy of the device.

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