A Functional Classification for Independent Living for Persons with Visual Impairments.

Sands, D. J.; Dunlap, W. R.

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Functional Classification for Independent Living for Persons with Visual Impairments.

Sands, D. J.; Dunlap, W. R.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v85 n2 p75-80 Feb 1991

A meaningful classification for living, work, and education was achieved by grouping 159 persons who were blind or visually impaired into 5 groups ranging from low to high functioning, according to 7 independent living skills: family responsibility; health and hygiene; legal awareness; community awareness; money management; social/interpersonal skills; and maladaptive behavior. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Adults, Classification, Cluster Grouping, Daily Living Skills, Delivery Systems, Groups, Independent Living, Needs Assessment, Visual Impairments

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Language: English

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