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| Vopata, Alvin E. | 3 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
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| California | 1 |
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Vopata, Alvin E. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1973
The sequential orientation and mobility curriculum of the Iowa Braille and Sightsaving School offers visually handicapped students 127 lessons in five flexibly structured units comprising indoor, campus, residential, basic business, and advanced travel units. (MC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Exceptional Child Education, Program Descriptions, Travel Training
Vopata, Alvin E. – Education of the Visually Handicapped, 1978
The article discusses the Sonicguide, and electronic mobility device for the blind, and makes some suggestions for its introduction to young children and for its use as an aid in the development of spatial concepts. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Blindness, Children, Echolocation, Electronic Equipment
Vopata, Alvin E. – 1981
An orientation and mobility curriculum developed in Tulare County, California, includes 30 units for legally blind, partially sighted, multi-impaired, and low functioning sighted students in grades K through 12. Each section includes eight steps to teach basic concepts. Assessment guidelines are used to determine strengths and deficiencies. The 30…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Body Image, Elementary Secondary Education, Partial Vision
