Innovative Best Practices of Academic Libraries for Visually Challenged Users

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1) ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
K. Indumathi ◽  
R. Sophia
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Visually Challenged ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

This article extrapolate Innovative Best Practices for accessible libraries. Many Academic Libraries striving to provide accessible resources to students with Visual Impairment. Librarians have taken measures to satisfy the needs of the Visually Challenged library users. But the library staff are not satisfied with their services rendered to the special students. Best innovative practices described in this paper may help the Library Staff to reach the fullest satisfaction of the visually impaired students of Academic Institutions. The guidelines and suggestions are to be implemented to treat the students with disabilities especially the Visually Challenged library users in an academic environment are also described.

scholarly journals Effects of Information Seeking Behaviour on Accessibility of Library Services by Students With Visual Impairment in Uganda Christian University, Mukono

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Aminah Namugenyi ◽  
Peter Wamea
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Christian University ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

The major aim of the study was to investigate the effects of information seeking behaviour on accessibility of library services by students with visual impairment. The study was carried out at Hamu Mukasa Library of Uganda Christian University in Mukono, Uganda. The study objectives were to weigh the needs of information to Students with Visual Impairment (SWVI) in UCU library, assess information seeking behaviors of SWVI at UCU library, to evaluate the library facilities and services currently available for SWVI, to interrogate the sources of information for SWVI and to analyze the challenges encountered by SWVI while seeking for information at UCU library. The researcher used a descriptive design confirming about the truthfulness of the matter of fact to give wright answers to the research questions in an understandable manner giving the exact picture of what transpires amidst the SWVI while seeking for information from the Library. The study applied the qualitative together with quantitative research methods venturing into and making use of questionnaires and extracting information from the documents. The target population in the study included SWVI and staff at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Hamu Mukasa library. The study targeted the visually impaired students plus library staff members who serve or train information search skills to the students.   A sample size of  100   participants    was  chosen   from the total population of 150 whereby sample size of library staff was 60 and a sample of 40 students with visual impairment. The findings revealed that the library staff have inadequacy skills to allow them understand the needs of SWVI and their information seeking behaviours, thus failure to serve SWVI diligently. In regard to this, the study is mandated to air out the services provided, the facilities available and showing how they are insignificant to suite the information requirements of these particular users of the library. The study was well-timed to handle the assessment on effects of information seeking behaviour while accessing library services by (SWVI) at Uganda Christian University. The study recommended to the government, academic libraries, Non-Government Organisations and other agencies serving visually impaired people; to work together on the strategies to improve library facilities and information services for the visually impaired students.

scholarly journals Inclusive Education: Perception of Visually Impaired Students, Students Without Disability, and Teachers in Ghana

SAGE Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401880779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Asamoah ◽  
Kwadwo Ofori-Dua ◽  
Ebenezer Cudjoe ◽  
Alhassan Abdullah ◽  
Joy Ato Nyarko
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Equal Educational Opportunities ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study is to investigate the perception of visually impaired students, their peers without disabilities, and teachers about inclusive education, focusing on a second cycle educational institution in the Eastern region of Ghana implementing inclusive education for the visually impaired. In this study, we collected data from 23 visually impaired students, 27 students without disabilities, and 19 teachers in the inclusive school. Data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews. This study followed a phenomenological approach, reporting findings from participants’ own words. The study findings revealed that visually impaired students and some teachers supported inclusion while a number of students without disabilities disliked the practice. Some teachers indicated that the idea of inclusive education is a good way to ensure equal educational opportunities. The study concludes that Ghanaian teachers in inclusive schools should be equipped with training to teach students with disabilities.

scholarly journals On the experience of developing educational and methodological material on the Spanish language for students with visual impairment

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Irina R. Abkadyrova ◽  
Maria A. Shevtsova
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Associative Memory ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Abstract Thinking ◽  
Traditional Technologies ◽  
Innovative Techniques ◽  
Spanish Language Learning

The article provides an overview of the adapted educational and methodological complex „Practical Spanish course for beginners” for students with disabilities (visually impaired)”. The complex has been compiled taking into account the peculiarities of the development of persons of this nosological group on the basis of the author’s methodology GalaxiaEspiral, which is a synthesis of innovative techniques, traditional technologies and modern developments in linguistics. This technology is focused not only on the assimilation of knowledge, but also on the development of logical and abstract thinking, associative memory, increasing motivation to Spanish language learning. The presented educational and methodological complex includes exercises aimed at the development of memory and socialization. In order to increase the efficiency of material learning, the set includes a workbook and a video course

Teaching Geometry to Visually Impaired Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 106 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine K. Pritchard ◽  
John H. Lamb
Keyword(s):  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Teaching Geometry ◽  
Visually Challenged ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

Teaching a visual subject to a visually challenged student inspires strategies that benefit all students in a class.

scholarly journals Pengaruh edukasi kesehatan gigi dan mulut berbasis buku Braille terhadap tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut penyandang tunanetra di SLB-A TPA dan SLB Negeri JemberThe effect of oral health education in the form of Braille book towards the oral hygiene status of visually impaired student attending Special School-A TPA and Public Special School of Jember

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Adilia Putri Istadi ◽  
Niken Probosari ◽  
Sulistiyani Sulistiyani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Special School ◽  
P Value ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

Pendahuluan: Tunanetra merupakan istilah yang digunakan untuk kondisi seseorang yang mengalami gangguan dalam indera penglihatannya. Keterbatasan fisik yang dialami oleh tunanetra menyebabkan pengetahuan tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut sulit didapatkan dan cenderung memiliki tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut yang rendah. Oleh karena itu diperlukan pendekatan khusus agar pengetahuan dan kebersihan gigi dan mulut dapat meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh edukasi kesehatan gigi dan mulut berbasis Braille terhadap tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut penyandang tunanetra. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini merupakan pre-eksperimental dengan desain penelitian one-group pretest-posttest design. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 18 siswa penyandang tunanetra SLB-A TPA dan SLB Negeri Jember yang diberikan edukasi berupa buku panduan kesehatan gigi dan mulut berbasis buku Braille. Subjek diminta untuk menjaga kebersihan gigi dan mulut salah satunya dengan menyikat gigi dua kali sehari selama 21 hari. Pengukuran tingkat kebersihan gigi dan mulut dilakukan menggunakan indeks OHI-S Green dan Vermillion. Pengukuran dilakukan pada hari ke-1 (evaluasi 1) sebelum diberi perlakuan dan pelatihan sikat gigi, hari ke-10 (evaluasi 2), dan hari ke-21 (evaluasi 3). Data dianalisis dengan uji komparatif parametrik paired sample t-test. Hasil: Distribusi data adalah normal dengan p-value (p>0,05) sebesar 0,200 (evaluasi 1), 0,126 (evaluasi 2), dan 0,118 (evaluasi 3). Edukasi yang diberikan selama 10 hari tidak menurunkan indeks OHI-S dengan p-value 0,317 (p>0,05). Edukasi selama 21 hari dapat menurunkan indeks OHI-S dengan p-value sebesar 0,000 (p<0,05). Simpulan: Pemberian edukasi kesehatan gigi dan mulut berbasis buku Braille pada penyandang tunanetra di SLB-A-TPA dan SLB Negeri   Jember berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kebersihan gigi dan mulut.Kata kunci: Tunanetra, edukasi, Braille, kebersihan gigi dan mulut, OHI-S. ABSTRACTIntroduction: Visual impairment is a term used for the condition of a person who has a disturbance in the sense of sight. Physical limitations experienced by visually impaired individual make the knowledge regarding oral health difficult to obtain and tends to have a low level of oral hygiene. Therefore, a personal approach is needed so that the oral health knowledge and oral hygiene can be improved. This study was conducted to analyse the effect of Braille-based oral health education on the level of the visually impaired students’ oral hygiene. Methods: This research was pre-experimental research with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Research subjects were 18 students with a visual impairment from Special School-A TPA and Public Special School of Jember who were given education in the form of oral health manuals in the form of Braille books. Subjects were asked to maintain their oral hygiene by brushing their teeth twice a day for 21 days. Measurement of the oral hygiene level was carried out using the Green and Vermillion OHI-S index. Measurements were made on day 1 (evaluation 1) before being treated and trained in toothbrushes; day 10 (evaluation 2); and day 21 (evaluation 3). The data were analysed by the paired sample t-test parametric comparative analysis. Results: Data distribution was normal with p-value > 0.05 of (p = 0.200) (evaluation 1), 0.126 (evaluation 2), and 0.118 (evaluation 3). The counselling was conducted for ten days and had not reduced the OHI-S index, with a p-value of 0.317 (p > 0.05). Counselling then continued for 21 days and was able to reduce the OHI-S index with a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Providing Braille books-based oral health education to visually impaired students in Special School-A TPA and Public Special School of Jember improving their oral hygiene.Keywords: Visual impairment, education, Braille, oral hygiene, OHI-S.

scholarly journals BASAER Team: The First Arabic Robot Team for Building the Capacities of Visually Impaired Students to Build and Program Robots

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (24) ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Hamash ◽  
Hasnah Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Educational Robotics ◽  
Full Inclusion ◽  
Blind And Visually Impaired ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Guided Instruction ◽  
Educational Robots

the purpose of this study was to examine whether visually impaired students can build educational robots and program them if they receive adapted materials and instructions with guided instruction from well-trained educators in the fields of inclusive STEM Classrooms. Discussion of the technologies and our experimental approach is presented in this paper and validated through the continued successful effort with visually impaired students for two years of the program and specialists in the field of visual impairment and STEAM, we also validated our approach by performing experimental classes for students with different visual impairments and ages. The results indicated that the approach used by BASAER team was successful in enabling the blind and visually impaired students to build and program educational robotics and to participate effectively in national and international STEAM programs and competitions, with some limitations and Challenges encountered and explored during this research. The results from this study will be used to suggest a fully adapted system to support full inclusion for blind and visually impaired students in educational robots in STEAM context and to promote the adoption of this study and similar studies toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms.

scholarly journals Personalities Development and Role of Teachers for Visual Impairment Student at Institute Tahfiz Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-41
Author(s):  
Ak Mohd Aiman Pg Hj Md Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Set Up

Institut Tahfiz Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the only institution in Brunei Darussalam who has Al-Quran study and memorization programs especially for visually impaired students, but how far their learning effectiveness is not yet known. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the essential elements required in identifying the essential elements required in development of teachers for visually impaired students. Identify the main role of teacher development for visually impaired students. This study is a qualitative study with a case study design with total of 4 informants were selected using a purposive sampling. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed descriptively. Studies have shown that they have the potential to teach more visual impairment students, as well as being a link to other different abilities in order to study al-Quran in a proper way. The implication of this study shows that ITQSHHB has successfully set up a facility to learn al-Quran to the special needs who are literate in al-Quran education.

Digital inclusion for visually impaired students through assistive technologies in academic libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adefunke O. Alabi ◽  
Stephen M. Mutula
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Visual Disability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
World Ranking

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the state-of-the-art assistive technologies (ATs) developed for people living with visual disability and those that are used in academic libraries around the world as a way of proffering solution to the challenges faced by visually impaired students in accessing information. Design/methodology/approach The data used for this paper were derived from website of companies that specialize in ATs for people living with disability and the library website of the top 14 universities in the world based on the 2020 QS world ranking of universities. Findings This study found that foremost academic libraries in the UK and the USA have integrated various ATs into library services as information access mechanism for students living with visual impairment. The study found that the most commonly used screen reader software is the Job Access With Speech (JAWS). The study also found that one of the institutions has a mission statement on their website, clearly stating support for people living with disability. Research limitations/implications This study was conducted using only the 2020 QS world ranking of universities. It would be interesting to see results of academic libraries from Africa based on their ranking. Practical implications The paper provides highlights on trends that may inform academic libraries in the quest to providing ATs for students living with visual impairments. This paper may assist academics libraries who are at the brink of decision-making on use of ATs as information access mechanism to the visually impaired students. Originality/value This paper is the first to provide librarians with ideas and innovations on specific ATs used by leading academic libraries in the world.

Students with Visual Impairments in Special and Mainstream Schools in Japan: A Survey

2000 ◽  
Vol 94 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-228
Author(s):  
Toshibumi Kakizawa ◽  
Graeme Douglas ◽  
Kunio Kagawa ◽  
Heather Mason
Keyword(s):  
Great Britain ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
General Decrease ◽  
Visually Impaired Students

This article reports on a 1995 survey of visually impaired students in Japan: 4,537 in special schools for visually impaired students and 233 in visual impairment units in mainstream schools. Although there appears to be a general decrease in the number of students with visual impairments in Japan, the proportion with additional disabilities is increasing. The findings for Japan are contrasted with those of similar studies in Great Britain.

scholarly journals Information Needs and Library Services Delivery for Students with Visual Impairment in Oyo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kolawole Akinjide Aramide ◽  
Wasiu Olayide Lawal ◽  
Rachael Opeyemi Odunlade
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Services Delivery ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Visually Impaired Students ◽  
Media Formats

This study investigated the information needs and library service delivery to students with visual impairment in Oyo State, Nigeria with a focus on assessing the influence of library 1 services; information needs; media formats availability and accessibility on library use among students with visual impairment in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study established educational information, health information and information on coping with their visual impairment as major information needs of the visually impaired students while circulation service, reference service and screen reading service on computers are found to be the only library services provided for them. Print Books/Magazines, Braille Books and Braille-in-Print were found to be prominent among the few media-formats available for the students while the dearth of media-formats was found to be inadequate in meeting the information needs of students with visual impairment in Oyo State. Lack of ease of accessing the library resources, facilities as well as library staff whenever they need help, poor policy on borrowing privileges, lack of path sounders to guide their movement around the library among others were major accessibility issues confronting the students in enjoying quality library services. The study recommended the need to address the provision of basic facilities that are critical to effective library service delivery to the visually impaired students.

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