The document presents the final report of the Sensory Multihandicapped Project, which planned a comprehensive program for the education of children who were sensory multihandicapped (deaf blind, deaf with other handicaps, or blind with other handicaps) in Alberta, Canada. Project activities included reviewing the literature, visiting sites serving…

The paper describes the community residence and independent living services offered by Perkins School for the Blind which serves multi-impaired, blind, visually impaired, and deaf blind individuals. The first part reviews existing community living options and emphasizes the need for thorough diagnosis, extensive training in daily living skills and…

This article describes seminars in which newly blind persons, blind senior citizens, deaf-blind individuals, or couples in which one spouse is blind develop self-confidence and motivation to learn new skills and adjust to vision loss. Procedures for planning and running such programs are outlined, along with steps to ensure lasting benefits. (PB)

THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES INFORMATION FOR THE INITIATION, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN TEXAS. PROGRAMS DESCRIBED ARE FOR THE BLIND, PARTIALLY SIGHTED, PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, HOMEBOUND OR HOSPITALIZED, MINIMALLY BRAIN-INJURED, DEAF AND SEVERELY HARD OF HEARING, EDUCABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, TRAINABLE MENTALLY…