The article describes how a 60-hour training program helped 32 blind persons use biofeedback techniques to improve blood flow to arms, hands, legs, and feet (especially important for diabetics), and to reduce anxiety through relaxation. (Author)

The article describes how a rehabilitation center for the blind, aware that many clients were inept in dealing with society at large, instituted an assertive skills training program to improve client skills in this area. (Author/SBH)

This article describes organizations providing services for blind and visually impaired people, with special emphasis on programs for developing countries. Included are United Nations agencies, nongovernmental organizations concerned with blindness, governmental development agencies, professional associations, and international organizations…

Described is the Vocational Rehabilitation Field Services Program within the Virginia Commission for the Visually Handicapped, which incorporates orientation and mobility for the blind and competitive vocational placement. (Author/IM)

In a search for alternative funding sources, as well as opportunities to involve the community voluntarily in the rehabilitation of visually impaired persons, the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Daytona Beach (Florida) turned to the local community college. (Author/SBH)

A 5-year research and demonstration project in rural India which trains rehabilitation workers to provide services to blind persons is described. (CL)