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Klee, K.; Klee, R. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The Christoffel-Blindenmission helps support 26 schools, centers, and rehabilitation programs for individuals with visual impairments in South America. This article discusses the organization's limited use of foreign specialists to discourage overdependency on the agency and to encourage local personnel to establish their own programs. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Developing Nations, Empowerment, Foreign Countries

Sprague, Wesley D. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1977
Described are the most common eye conditions that can cause low vision and the kinds of services required by low vision persons. (Author)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Needs Assessment, Partial Vision, Professional Services