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Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, 2004
While a nationwide study of vision problems in children has not been conducted in over 30 years, the most recent NHIS (National Health Interview Survey) study shows vision problems are common in children, with an estimated 13.5 million children ages 0-17 affected. As of 2002, 30 states plus the District of Columbia "required" vision…
Descriptors: Children, Vision, Vision Tests, Screening Tests
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Connor, M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
This article considers bicycling as a means of transportation, not recreation, for individuals with low vision. Considered are evaluation of capabilities, watching for child cyclists, central and peripheral field loss, necessary equipment, potential problems, seasonal and weather considerations, night riding, route planning, basic visual skills…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Bicycling, Partial Vision, Traffic Safety
Jahoda, Gerald – 1993
This book, by an author with a visual impairment, is written for people with a visual disability who wish to learn about alternate ways of processing information, including reading, writing, organizing notes, and doing everyday tasks. The first chapter describes ways of adjusting to the loss of sight and managing everyday living skills. The second…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Blindness