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Demonstrated in This Issue's Papers: Complexity and Diversity of the Field of Visual Impairment Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sandra Lewis
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K-Means Clustering Explained Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Robert Wall Emerson
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Exploring the Health Behaviors of Young Adults Who Are Blind in South Korea Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Soyoung Choi, Arum Lim, Hyangkyu Lee
Introduction: Compared to sighted people, not only do people who are blind have multiple comorbidities and exhibit early mortality, but they also display high-risk health behaviors. To prevent problematic health behaviors affecting health-related quality of life and well-being, understanding the shared patterns of health behaviors among individuals with visual impairments, including blindness, is essential
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Implementing a Job Search Intervention for Adults With Visual Impairments via Videoconferencing Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jennifer L. Cmar, Karla Antonelli
Introduction: Research supports the benefits of job search interventions in improving employment outcomes for various populations, but previous studies involved face-to-face implementation and did not include adults with visual impairments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of a job search intervention designed for synchronous distance implementation with
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Challenges in Acceptance of Smartphone-Based Assistive Technologies: Extending the UTAUT Model for People With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Paraskevi Theodorou, Kleomenis Tsiligkos, Apostolos Meliones
Introduction: Despite the plethora of sensor-based assistive technology solutions, there is still no widespread acceptance and adoption by people who are blind or have low vision (i.e., visually impaired). Many reasons prevent reducing abandonment levels with a prominent one being a lack of focus on the dimension of training, which, from our standpoint, is integral to the acceptance of assistive technologies
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Yielding Behavior of Turning Drivers to a Pedestrian With a Cane at Low-Light Signalized Intersections Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Eugene A. Bourquin, Robert Wall Emerson, Joy Bieder, Debbie Fiderer, H. Laurie Yankowitz
Introduction: This study evaluated drivers’ delays and yields when making right turns at the onset of a circular green traffic signal, in response to pedestrian behaviors, during daylight and at night with streetlamp lighting, in urban and suburban locations. Methods: Researchers conducted trials at three intersections, two typical urban and one typical suburban intersection. Driver movement data were
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Including Students With Visual Impairments in Local Schools of Ethiopia: Availability of Resources and Support Services Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Ermias Kibreab Tesfaye, Belay Hagos Hailu
Introduction: This study assessed the availability of resources and school supports for students with visual impairments who were mainstreamed in local primary and secondary schools of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A qualitative research approach was used where a semi-structured interview was the tool for gathering primary data from students with visual impairments and special needs education specialists
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The Urgent Call for Inclusivity in the Pakistani Healthcare System for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Umm E. Salma Shabbar Banatwala, Syed Ali Wijdan, Areesha Mansoor
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Nutritional Status, Daily Nutrition Intake, and Dietary Patterns of Korean Adults With Low Vision and Blindness Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Hyangkyu Lee, Soyoung Choi, Arum Lim
Introduction: The preparation of healthy foods and maintaining a standard body weight and shape may be challenging for people with low vision and blindness (i.e., visual impairments) without the assistance of a sighted person. The purpose of this study was to compare the nutrition-related characteristics of individuals with and without visual impairments. Methods: This study employed four public datasets
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Bridging the Gap of Graphical Information Accessibility in Education With Multimodal Touchscreens Among Students With Blindness and Low Vision Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Jennifer L. Tennison, Spondita Goswami, Jesse R. Hairston, P. Merlin Drews, Derrick W. Smith, Nicholas A. Giudice, Andreas Stefik, Jenna L. Gorlewicz
Introduction: Informational graphics and data representations (e.g., charts and figures) are critical for accessing educational content. Novel technologies, such as the multimodal touchscreen which displays audio, haptic, and visual information, are promising for being platforms of diverse means to access digital content. This work evaluated educational graphics rendered on a touchscreen compared to
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Online Synchronous Professional Development to Support Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments in Learning Nemeth Code Within Unified English Braille Contexts Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Tina S. Herzberg, L. Penny Rosenblum, Susan A. Osterhaus, Sara K. Larkin, C. Rett McBride
Introduction: This study explored the impact of synchronous professional development regarding Nemeth Code Within Unified English Braille (UEB) Contexts on the knowledge and skills of 17 teachers of students with visual impairments. Methods: Participants attended the professional development sessions in June 2022 and submitted a pretest, posttest, final assignment, and posttraining survey. Results:
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The Effect of a Training Video With Audio Description on the Breast Self-Examinations of Women With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Sultan Çelik, Selda İldan Çalım
Introduction: Breast cancer is a significant health problem affecting the health of women globally. Breast self-examination is a procedure applied for the early detection of breast cancer. Given th...
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Teaching Strategies and Nonvisual Skills Used by Orientation and Mobility Specialists Who Are Visually Impaired Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Nora Griffin-Shirley, Laura Bozeman, Phoebe Okungu, Chinomso Ihenagwam, The Nguyen
Introduction: To better serve students with visual impairments who are enrolled in personnel preparation programs training orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists, faculty should be aware of eff...
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Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments: Motivations for Entering the Field of Visual Impairment and Reflections on Pre-Service Training Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Rachel Anne Schles, Madeline Chastain
Introduction: The shortage of teachers of students with visual impairments is well documented, yet little research exists exploring the motivations of why individuals join the profession. This stud...
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Administration and Results of a State Alternate Assessment Based on Alternate Academic Standards in Science for Students Who Are Blind and Have Low Vision Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Tessa McCarthy, Rachel Anne Schles, Debra W. Moore
Introduction: This study evaluated performance and engagement on the tactile science alternate assessment based on alternate academic standards (AA-AAS). This assessment was designed for students w...
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Acquired Combined Vision and Hearing Loss: Awareness and Perceptions of Australian Aged Care Workers Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Matthew G. Wittorff, Gill Lewin, Elissa Burton
Introduction: Understanding the attitudes, competency, and awareness of those supporting older people who have an acquired combined vision and hearing loss is an important endeavor for this populat...
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Usability of 4to24: A Transition Application for Parents of Students With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Karla Antonelli, Anne Steverson, Jennifer L. Cmar
Introduction: This article covers the technical development and usability testing of 4to24, a mobile application (app) for students with visual impairments and their parents. The app includes infor...
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A Conceptual Framework for Digital Competence of Students With Low Vision and Blindness Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Cheryl Kamei-Hannan, Michael J. Tuttle, Rujira Songkhao
Introduction: Proficient use of technology requires many intersecting skills including literacy, citizenship, advocacy, self-determination, and digital competence. In this study, the authors engage...
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Leading Pedestrian Intervals at Urban Crosswalks: Effects on Safety for Travelers Who Are Blind Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Eugene A. Bourquin, Joy Bieder, Robert Wall Emerson, Lukas Franck
Introduction: The use of leading pedestrian intervals (LPIs) creates safer street crossings for typical pedestrians, giving them a head-start into the crosswalk. The LPI, however, delays the onset ...
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation of Adults With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Kim T. Zebehazy, L. Penny Rosenblum, Kathleen M. Thompson
Introduction: Access to efficient and affordable transportation options has long been a challenge for many individuals with vision loss. In spring 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a quick shift i...
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How One Blindness Agency Successfully Pivoted in Providing Essential Services in the Midst of a Global Pandemic Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Linda Groszew, Elsa Zavoda
Our article addresses how our not-for-profit organization responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by shifting our paradigm, in how we deliver programs. We created virtual programs and have been deliveri...
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COVID-19 and Turkish University Students With Visual Impairments: An In-Depth Inquiry Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Ayşe Dolunay Sarica, Elif Ulu-Ercan, Umut Haydar Coşkun
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of COVID-19 on the academic life, psychological well-being, social relations, and physical health of university students with v...
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An Examination of Early Intervention Services for Children With Visual Impairments During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Tiffany A. Wild, Tina S. Herzberg, Michelle A. C. Hicks
Introduction: In the early spring of 2020, governments were beginning to react to the news of a global pandemic being caused by COVID-19. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of COVI...
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Orientation and Mobility During COVID-19 and the Effect on Psychosocial Functioning Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Justin T. Kaiser, Danene Fast, Jasamyn N. DeGrant, Stephanie Welch-Grenier
Introduction: This research explored the psychosocial effects observed during the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to orientation and mobility (O&M) services for children with visual impairments. Th...
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A Survey of Orientation and Mobility Specialist’s Use of Telepractice During COVID-19 Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Tessa McCarthy, Nora Griffin-Shirley, Eileen Siffermann
Introduction: This survey sought to establish a baseline for the remote delivery of services (telepractice) by orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists nationwide which became pervasive in 2020 a...
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Access to Health and Disability Services for New Zealanders With Impaired Vision During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020–2022 Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-12-25 Gretchen A. Good, Solmaz Nazari Orakani, Tara N. Officer, Michael Roguski, Karen McBride-Henry
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected access to health and social services globally, leading to delays in accessing appropriate care. However, while there is a growing base of research i...
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Accuracy and User Satisfaction for an Audible Prescription Reader Among Adults With Low Vision and Blindness Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Leslie Jackson, Trevor Bradway, Victoria Lefevers, Yulun Li, Annabel Olson
Introduction: Research is needed to support accuracy and safe self-management of prescriptions among individuals living with low vision or blindness. This study evaluated user accuracy & satisfacti...
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Design of Smart Head–Mounted Display Technology: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-22 V. Swetha E. Jeganathan, Abigail Kumagai, Harleen Shergill, Michael D. Fetters, Sayoko E. Moroi, John Gosbee, Dae Shik Kim, James D. Weiland, Joshua R. Ehrlich
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to characterize functional impairments and human factor considerations that affect perceptions and preferences for head-mounted display (HMD) technology ...
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Validation of Image Descriptions for the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and Preferences for Activities of Children: A Delphi Study Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-15 Melanie Perreault, Katriana Belknap, Lauren Lieberman, Pamela Beach
Introduction: The Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and the Preferences for Activities of Children (PAC) are useful measures to assess how children with visual impairments...
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The Experiences of Parents of and Students With Visual Impairments With 4to24, a Transition Application Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Anne Steverson, Jennifer L. Cmar, Karla Antonelli
Introduction: This article describes the field test of 4to24, a transition application (app) for parents of and students with visual impairments. In this stage of the development process, researche...
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Interference With the Work of Dog Guides in Public: A Survey Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Melissa R. Allman, Kathleen Freeberg, Katy M. Evans
Introduction: One of the greatest challenges dog guide handlers face after completing training is interference with their dogs’ work, both from people and other dogs. The Seeing Eye surveyed its ac...
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Orientation and Mobility Assessments for Children and Youths with Visual Impairments: How, Why, When, and Where? Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-14 Justin T. Kaiser, Tina S. Herzberg
Introduction: This study analyzed survey responses from 114 orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists regarding the content and procedures they used in completing O&M assessments. Methods: O&M spe...
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Stigma Among Older Adults with Age-Related Vision Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Priyanka Kumar, Jessica Campanile, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Varshini Varadaraj
Introduction: Limited research has examined the experience and psychosocial effect of vision impairment in older adults. We examine the relationship between vision impairment and stigma using guide...
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Skills Associated With Job Retention Among Persons With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Adele Crudden, Zhen Sui McKnight
Introduction: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 reinforced the state federal vocational rehabilitation program's commitment to job retention and career advancement for persons wi...
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An Observational Study of Lunchroom Interactions Among Secondary Students With Visual Impairments and Their Peers Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Hilary E. Travers, Erik W. Carter
Introduction: This study examined the naturally occurring social interactions of adolescents with visual impairments during lunch. Methods: We observed nine middle and high school students with vis...
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Estimating the Number of Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments in the United States Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Mackenzie E. Savaiano, Pamela Shanahan Bazis, Michael Hebert, Derek B. Rodgers, Madison Bosilevac, Bridget Leutzinger, Madison Thompson
Introduction and MethodsWe do not have an accurate count of the number of teachers of students with visual impairments working in the field, and it is a difficult number to estimate. As part of a n...
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Barriers to Employment of Young Cultural Practitioners with Visual Impairments in the Cultural Industries of Ethiopia Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Yisma Tsige Yeshanew
Introduction: Employment in the culture and arts sector has multiple psycho-socioeconomic benefits for people with visual impairments. However, a study in this area is rare in Ethiopia. The current...
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Prevalence, Cause, and Associated Factors of Visual Impairment Among Diabetic Patients at the Debre Tabor General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Getasew Alemu Mersha, Yezinash Addis Alimaw, Gizachew Tilahun Belete, AsamereTsegaw Woredekal
Introduction: Visual impairment is a major public health challenge for diabetics who have ocular comorbidities. In Ethiopia, data are lacking on the prevalence of visual impairment among diabetics ...
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Literary Braille Instruction: A Review of University Personnel Preparation Programs Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-10 Kathleen M. Farrand, Karen Koehler, Ananí Vasquez
Introduction: Braille literacy for students who are visually impaired (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision) can be a critical component for school and postsecondary transition success. Thi...
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COVID-19 Delivery of Adaptive Vision Health Services for Seniors. Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Margaret E Cleary
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COVID-19: Social Distancing and Physical Activity in United Kingdom Residents With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-10-07 Clare Strongman, Patrick Swain, Henry Chung, Viviane Merzbach, Dan Gordon
Introduction: The introduction of the COVID-19 lockdown and social distancing policy has the potential to restrict access to physical activity, change exercise behavior, and to increase sedentary b...
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The Online National Intervener Training Pilot Project Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Kristi M. Probst, Sam Morgan
Introduction: Interveners are paraeducators who have been trained in deafblind strategies. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an online training project for intervener candidates. Methods: T...
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A Study of Improving Independent Walking Outcomes in Children Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Aged 5 Years and Younger Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Grace Ambrose-Zaken
Walking alone (without assistance) is considered by the World Health Organization as the terminal independent walking milestone, typically achieved by 18 months. Children born with severe visual im...
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A Study on the Design Procedure of Three-Dimensional Printable Tactile Graphics for Individuals With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Chih-Fu Wu, Hsiang-Ping Wu, Yung-Hsiang Tu, I-Ting Yeh, Chin-Te Chang
Introduction: Three-dimensional (3D) printing can be used to produce tactile teaching materials for individuals with visual impairments. Although 3D and 2.5D teaching materials are based on realist...
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Evaluating the Use of Tactile Shapes in Associative Learning for People Who Are Blind Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Richa Gupta, Steve Mannheimer, P. V. Madhusudan Rao, Meenakshi Balakrishnan
Introduction: This work investigates if simple two-dimensional (2D) tactile shapes can facilitate encoding, retention, and retrieval of associated information in the form of one-word labels. It als...
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As JVIB Publishes Another Double Issue Teaming With Research and Practice, Everybody Wins Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-09-04 Sandra Lewis
Readers who subscribe to the print issue of the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) may have been tempted to offer their postal carrier some sympathy for having had to carry the giant-sized March-April 2022 issue to their mailboxes. At 176 pages, it was by far the longest, most dense, issue that the journal has published in a long time. Even the fingers of scrolling online readers, reviewing
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Exploring the Need for Education on Cortical Visual Impairment Among Occupational Therapy Professionals and Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Karen Harpster, Sophia Hamilton, Kelly E. Lusk, Anna M. Seastone, Amy E. Fox, Melissa L. Rice, Terry Schwartz
Introduction: Cortical or cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of bilateral visual impairment in developed countries. The goals of this study were to explore the CVI education and training received by occupational therapy practitioners and teachers of students with visual impairments and to quantify the confidence of these professionals to evaluate and work with children who are diagnosed
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A Haptic Nonverbal Cognitive Test for Children and Adolescents With Visual Impairment Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Carolina Cassar, Renata Tambelli, Lina Pezzuti, Donatella Lecis, Silvia Castorina, Daniela Ricci, Stefania Fortini, Filippo M. Amore, Franco De Crescenzo, Franco Lucchese
Introduction: The objective of the current study was to design and pilot-test a nonverbal intelligence test for children and adolescents with visual impairment (i.e., blindness and low vision) aged 10 to 16 years. Method: A three-dimensional haptic matrix test of nonverbal cognitive abilities (3-DHMT-CA), initially developed for adults with visual impairment, was adapted and administered to 25 juveniles
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Decreased Postural Sway in Women Who Are Visually Impaired: Is it a Learned Protective Mechanism? Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Muhammed Rashid, Sherin Siby, Sandeep Padantaya Harish, Anoop Joy, Arun Gopi, Jerin Mathew, Kavitha Raja
Introduction: Comparison of sway parameters of visually impaired participants to that of the sighted population may give insight into the intrinsic risk of falls relative on various surfaces. Sway is a natural mechanism to adjust posture and maintain balance. But the sway characteristics on uneven surfaces are ill explored. There is a paucity of evidence on baseline values of sway amplitude in visually
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Examining High-Tech Assistive Technology Use Among Students With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Michael Tuttle, Erik W. Carter
Introduction “High-tech” assistive technology (AT) plays a critical role in the lives and educational experiences of students with visual impairments (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision). However, little is known about how these students actually use AT within their educational programs. Methods: A survey examining AT use and services among 51 students with visual impairments addressed their
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The Light Bulb Went on: A Historiography-Based Approach to Disentangling Audio Description’s Influential U.S. Roots From Its Common Practices Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-23 Sajja Koirala, Brett Oppegaard
Introduction: American media-accessibility pioneers in the 1970s and 1980s not only sparked interest in the academic study of audio description, they also originated many practical techniques, protocols, theoretical perspectives, guidelines, and standards that persist in the fabric of this type of work decades later. In this study, we located and analyzed source documents for two oft-mentioned innovators—Gregory
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Changing Employers’ Implicit Attitudes About the Competence of People Who Are Blind Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Michele C. McDonnall, Karla Antonelli
Introduction: Long-held societal beliefs about the incompetence and dependence of people who are blind are thought to contribute to their low employment rates. This experimental study examined the impact of a meeting between a vocational rehabilitation (VR) professional and a hiring manager on these beliefs, or implicit attitudes, about the competence of people who are blind. Method: Participants were
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Possession of Low Vision Reading Devices Among Residents Living in a Retirement Facility Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Jenny L. Shepherd, Jason Vice, Hannah L. Shultz, Martin M. Davis, Justin Hseih, Hon K. Yuen, Laura K. Vogtle
Introduction: The purpose of this cross-sectional survey was to examine the possession of low vision reading devices and factors associated with possession of these devices among residents living in a continuing care retirement community. Low vision reading devices are devices other than eyeglasses that aid in reading at near distances. Methods: One hundred and two usable questionnaires were received
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The Mandate to Provide Expanded Core Curriculum Instruction Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Alan Anthony Chase
Introduction: This study examined potential legal precedent set by holdings in administrative due process hearings where instruction in the expanded core curriculum (ECC) for school-age children was decided. Methods: This study used an analogical reasoning approach. This legal research method includes examining the rule of law, presenting cases for comparison, and applying the fact pattern to predict
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Orientation and Mobility Practitioners: A Comparison Study of Changes in Demographics Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Ximena D. Burgin, William M. Penrod, William Wiener, Eileen Siffermann, Bruce Blasch
Introduction: Three early studies from 1974 to 2000 provided information on demographics and salient characteristics of the profession of orientation and mobility (O&M). The current study compared demographic information from those studies with data from a survey instrument administered in 2019. The purpose of this article is to examine changes in demographics that have emerged in the ensuing years
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Posttraumatic Growth Among Older Adults With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Corinna Trujillo Tanner, Michael S. Caserta, Margaret F. Clayton, Julia J. Kleinshcmidt, Paul S. Bernstein, Jia-Wen Guo
Introduction: The term “post-traumatic growth” describes positive outcomes that accrue from the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances. The purpose of this study is to describe post-traumatic growth accruing from experience with vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and to identify the relationships between depression, cognitive processing, social support, and post-traumatic
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Goal Orientation Differentiation in Visually Impaired Athletes, by Level of Visual Impairment Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Ceyhun Alemdağ, Gamze Ofluoğlu
Introduction: Athletes, who aim for even more perfection at every turn, have some orientations while achieving these goals. These orientations have been aimed to be explained with the goal orientation theory for many years. This study aims to examine the task orientation and ego orientation of visually impaired futsal players based on the level of their impairment. Methods: The sample of the study
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Performance of Athletes With Visual Impairment in Track-and-Field Events at the Paralympic Games, From 1988 to 2016 Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 José Marmeleira
Introduction: The Paralympic movement has grown considerably over the last decades, but few studies have analyzed the performance evolution of the best athletes with disabilities. This study examined the performance of athletes with visual impairments in track-and-field events over eight Paralympic Games (1988–2016). Method: Results in the Paralympic track-and-field events for athletes with visual
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A Comparison of Distance and On-Campus Learning Models to Prepare Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Sunggye Hong, Irene Topor, Jane Erin
Introduction Since the 1970s, many universities and agencies have prepared professionals in visual impairment through distance educational approaches, including concentrated off-campus courses, video and telephone connections, and synchronous or asynchronous online methods. Although online professional preparation in visual impairment has become common, there is little data that compares outcomes of
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Educational Impact of Using the VISSIT to Determine Service Delivery Time of Itinerant Teachers of Students With Visual Impairments Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (IF 1.128) Pub Date : 2022-08-06 Mehmet Akif Cihan, Rona L. Pogrund
High-quality education for students with visual impairments starts with service intensity determination based on the needs of students by teachers of students with visual impairments (Lewis & Allman, 2017; Spungin et al., 2016). Even though the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) emphasizes addressing students’ needs for service delivery (United States Department of Education