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Space unseen: a case study of renovations to a shared living space by four people with visual impairments in Taiwan. Shih, Chih-Ming; Huang, Kuang-Hsu Sep 1, 2009 2338
Accessibility of e-learning and computer and information technologies for students with visual impairments in postsecondary education. Fichten, Catherine S.; Asuncion, Jennison V.; Barile, Maria; Ferraro, Vittoria; Wolforth, Joan Sep 1, 2009 6773
Braille becomes electric: the trials and triumphs of Braille translation software. Sullivan, Joe Jul 1, 2009 1837
Social support in the workplace for working-age adults with visual impairments. Papakonstantinou, Doxa; Papadopoulos, Konstantinos Jul 1, 2009 5032
Perception of synthetic and natural speech by adults with visual impairments. Papadopoulos, Konstantinos; Koutsoklenis, Athanasios; Katemidou, Evangelia; Okalidou, Areti Jul 1, 2009 5556
Factors affecting the successful employment of transition-age youths with visual impairments. McDonnall, Michele Capella; Crudden, Adele Jun 1, 2009 6102
A three-phase qualitative study of dual-certified vision education professionals in the Southwestern United States. Griffin-Shirley, Nora; Pogrund, Rona L.; Smith, Derrick W.; Duemer, Lee Report Jun 1, 2009 5665
University center offers online transition-to-employment program. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 270
Design of a map and bus guide to teach transferable public transit skills. Besden, Cheryl May 1, 2009 1569
Eccentric viewing training in the home environment: can it improve the performance of activities of daily living? Vukicevic, Meri; Fitzmaurice, Kerry Report May 1, 2009 4689
Methods of reading information on labels of prescription medications by persons who are visually impaired. McMahon, John M.; Curtis, Amy Report May 1, 2009 2382
Accessible voting deemed too costly by Australian committee. May 1, 2009 316
The miracle worker on audio-described DVD. Brief article May 1, 2009 141
Traveling by touch: how useful are tactile maps? Erin, Jane N. May 1, 2009 1226
A study of multifunctional document centers that are accessible to people who are visually impaired. Huffman, Lee A.; Uslan, Mark M.; Burton, Darren M.; Eghtesadi, Caesar Apr 1, 2009 3441
Filling the gaps for indoor wayfinding. Ross, David A.; Kelly, Gary W. Apr 1, 2009 2642
Increasing the Braille Reading Rate. Hong, Sunggye Apr 1, 2009 783
Adapting the environment for visually impaired people: adapting environments for people with visual impairments can have a dramatic effect on their ability to cope independently (or with support), without costing service providers large amounts of money. Levy, Gill Mar 22, 2009 1532
Family functioning and low vision: a systematic review. Bambara, Jennifer K.; Wadley, Virginia; Owsley, Cynthia; Martin, Roy C.; Porter, Chebon; Dreer, Laur Report Mar 1, 2009 6163
Experiences of parents with visual impairments who are raising children. Rosenblum, L. Penny; Hong, Sunggye; Harris, Beth Report Feb 1, 2009 5840
Campaign in United Kingdom raises awareness of audio description. Feb 1, 2009 313
Editor's page. Geruschat, Duane R. Editorial Jan 1, 2009 588
Physical activity, body composition, and perceived quality of life of adults with visual impairments. Holbrook, Elizabeth A.; Caputo, Jennifer L.; Perry, Tara L.; Fuller, Dana K.; Morgan, Don W. Report Jan 1, 2009 6851
Accessible online medical transcription course in Texas. Jan 1, 2009 489
Clinical evaluation of Guido robotic walker. Rentschler, Andrew J.; Simpson, Richard; Cooper, Rory A.; Boninger, Michael L. Report Nov 1, 2008 6605
A new perspective for professionals in practice. Erin, Jane N. Nov 1, 2008 893
Inventory of electronic mobility aids for persons with visual impairments: a literature review. Roentgen, Uta R.; Gelderblom, Gert Jan; Soede, Mathijs; de Witte, Luc P. Nov 1, 2008 10054
Patient with macular disease, good visual acuity, and central visual field disruption and significant difficulties with activities of daily living. Fletcher, Donald C.; Schuchard, Ronald A.; Walker, Joseph P.; Raskauskas, Paul A. Clinical report Oct 1, 2008 1299
New technology to improve web site accessibility. Brief article Oct 1, 2008 197
Word 2007 tutorial. Brief article Oct 1, 2008 112
Foveal-sparing scotomas in advanced dry age-related macular degeneration. Sunness, Janet S.; Rubin, Gary S.; Zuckerbrod, Abraham; Applegate, Carol A. Clinical report Oct 1, 2008 4437
Driving and age-related macular degeneration. Owsley, Cynthia; McGwin, Gerald, Jr. Clinical report Oct 1, 2008 7837
Topographic mapping of residual vision by computer. MacKeben, Manfred Clinical report Oct 1, 2008 2565
How to choose the right MP3 player for your visually impaired teenager. Leventhal, Jay Sep 1, 2008 1730
Free software for web browsing by people with low vision. Brief article Sep 1, 2008 191
Critical issues confronting the blindness field: can providers and consumers agree? Augusto, Carl R. Aug 1, 2008 2370
Sightseeing on the Oregon coast. Cohen, Joyce Render; Katz, Evelyn Render Jun 22, 2008 682
Acceptance of dog guides and daily stress levels of dog guide users and nonusers. Matsunaka, Kumiko; Koda, Naoko May 1, 2008 4752
New nonprofit organization offers free screen reader. Brief article Apr 1, 2008 210
Audio alternatives work for people who have low vision. Kampel, Ellen; Williams, John M. Mar 22, 2008 369
Playing it safe: prevent falls, cuts, or burns. Cohen, Joyce Render; Katz, Evelyn Render Mar 22, 2008 701
Access to opportunities. Cattivelli, Adrian Mar 1, 2008 403
Editor's page. Geruschat, Duane R. Editorial Mar 1, 2008 541
Employment status and predictors among people with visual impairments in South Korea: results of a national survey. Lee, Ik Seop; Park, Soo Kyung Survey Mar 1, 2008 6111
Editor's page. Geruschat, Duane R. Editorial Feb 1, 2008 578
A commentary on the Medicare Low Vision Rehabilitation Demonstration Project. Mogk, Lylas; Watson, Gale R.; Williams, Michael Feb 1, 2008 3828
E-learning and blindness: a comparative study of the quality of an e-learning experience. Evans, Shirley; Douglas, Graeme Feb 1, 2008 5756
Television viewing for visually impaired persons enhanced by technology. Feb 1, 2008 549
Interpreting the meaning of the terms certified and highly qualified for teachers of students with visual impairments. Pogrund, Rona L.; Wibbenmeyer, Kristina A. Jan 1, 2008 5186
The role of spirituality in coping with visual impairment. Yampolsky, Maya A.; Wittich, Walter; Webb, Gail; Overbury, Olga Jan 1, 2008 5404
Guide on creating accessible curriculum and classrooms. Brief article Jan 1, 2008 128
Orientation and mobility: hybrid cars deemed too quiet for pedestrians. Nov 1, 2007 582
Finding a target with an accessible global positioning system. Ponchillia, Paul E.; MacKenzie, Nancy; Long, Richard G.; Denton-Smith, Pamela; Hicks, Thomas L.; Mil Aug 1, 2007 4290
A glimpse into the darkness of life. Sapru, Subhash Jul 1, 2007 1235
Mental effort in mobility route learning. Martinsen, Harald; Tellevik, Jon Magne; Elmerskog, Bengt; Storlilokken, Magnar Jun 1, 2007 5968
Oriel: a neighborhood for people with visual impairments in Israel: 1950-67. Billig, Miriam; Sharaby, Rachel Jun 1, 2007 2705
Laptop-Compatible CCTVs: a portable option for students with Low Vision. Huffman, Lee Jun 1, 2007 2220
Ohio schools for blind and deaf to be housed in new campus. Brief article Jun 1, 2007 318
Comparing the effects of congenital and late visual impairments on visuospatial mental abilities. Monegato, Maura; Cattaneo, Zaira; Pece, Alfredo; Vecchi, Tomaso May 1, 2007 7644
Spanning the Pacific Ocean through voice-over Internet protocol chat with the Hadley School for the Blind-China. Gilson, Christie L.; Rongqiang, Xia Apr 1, 2007 2531
Use it or lose it: the medicare low vision demonstration project. Gerritsen, Bryan Apr 1, 2007 3327
Nonvisual route following with guidance from a simple haptic or auditory display. Marston, James R.; Loomis, Jack M.; Klatzky, Roberta L.; Golledge, Reginald G. Apr 1, 2007 3898
Colorado Springs to host IBSA Youth and Student World Games. Mar 22, 2007 347
Myles Porter now a resident at U.S. Olympic Training Center. Brief article Mar 22, 2007 242
The need for health promotion for adults who are visually impaired. Capella-McDonnall, Michele Mar 1, 2007 6515
Self-concept, adjustment to blindness, and quality of friendship among adolescents with visual impairments. Lifshitz, Hefziba; Hen, Irit; Weisse, Izhak Feb 1, 2007 5467
Clinical assessment of functional movement in adults with visual impairments. Ray, Christopher T.; Horvat, Michael; Williams, Michael; Blasch, Bruce B. Feb 1, 2007 2653
Primary support persons for individuals who are visually impaired: who they are and the support they provide. Silva-Smith, Amy L.; Theune, Thomas W.; Spaid, Penny E. Feb 1, 2007 2766
Exec brings personal perspective to working with visually impaired. Stone, Tracie Jan 5, 2007 1037
Vision and hearing aids. Jan 1, 2007 638
Adaptive recreation helps people with disabilities and special needs win the "Game of Life". Jan 1, 2007 2431
Colorado state games first to integrate visually impaired. Brief article Jan 1, 2007 119
Employment-related experiences of youths who are visually impaired: how are these youths faring? Shaw, Alexander; Gold, Deborah; Wolffe, Karen Jan 1, 2007 7356
A model of successful work experience for employees who are visually impaired: the results of a study. Golub, Dawn B. Dec 1, 2006 4709
Objective mobility documentation using emerging technologies. Williams, Michael D.; Ray, Christopher T.; Wolf, Jean; Blasch, Bruce B. Dec 1, 2006 2359
A look back: 100 years of literature on low vision. Geruschat, Duane R.; Corn, Anne L. Nov 1, 2006 4629
Academic achievement and personality in university students who are visually impaired. Klinkosz, Waldemar; Sekowski, Andrzej; Brambring, Michael Nov 1, 2006 4651
Improving the usability of a mainstream cell phone for individuals with low vision. Wagner, Jennifer; Vanderheiden, Gregg C.; Sesto, Mary E. Nov 1, 2006 2702
Our noisy national pastime revisited. Mastro, James V.; Hassing-Bonnette, Teresa Sep 22, 2006 2288
PowerShowdown--a game for everyone. Mastro, James V.; Brockman, Timothy M.; Hassing-Bonnette, Teresa Mar 22, 2006 1847
Eveless in Cuba. Devereux, Stephen Nov 1, 2005 3447
2005 National Youth Sports Festival. Brief Article Jan 1, 2005 130
Journey to Athens. Mar 22, 2004 359
Holy family residence: Scranton, Pennsylvania: breaking barriers. Volzer, Robert Jan 1, 2004 675
Is your Web site accessible by people with disabilities? Here's a checklist of things to do to ensure your Web site is available to all. Sturm, Sandi Nov 1, 2003 1090
Training helps people circumvent failing sight. (Sideways glance). Seppa, N. Sep 28, 2002 341
Talking record celebrates 10th anniversary. (PCC news). Brief Article Jun 1, 2002 134
Cycling identification camp to be held in March. (USABA). Jan 1, 2002 100
Mitchell reaps gold at Pan Am Games. (USABA). Jan 1, 2002 144
Predicting earnings of vocational rehabilitation clients with visual impairments. (Predicting Earnings of Clients with Visual Impairments). Capella, Michele E. Abstract Oct 1, 2001 3905
California Dreaming. Kiley, Bill Nov 1, 1999 1637
Audio English Mark Darts: A Bullseye for the Blind. Mastro, James Sep 22, 1998 1619
Training Needs of Rehabilitation Counselors and Rehabilitation Teachers in State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies Serving Individuals with Visual Disabilities. Patterson, Jeanne Boland Apr 1, 1998 3913
Beyond city sidewalks: the blind traveler in a rural environment. Boone, Christine Sep 22, 1997 5418
The cognitive paradigm for teaching cane travel. Mettler, Richard Sep 22, 1997 4264
Teaching cane travel: a blind professional's perspective. Hill, Arlene Sep 22, 1997 2440
Making mass transit user-friendly for blind commuters. Hastalis, Steven Sep 22, 1997 4219
Birth of a notion. Gips, Michael Dec 1, 1996 445
A follow-up study of division of blind services clients who received post-secondary educational services. Marion-Landais, Conrado A. Jan 1, 1995 3370
Organizational and technical accommodation for the disabled, with an emphasis on the visually impaired. Macy, Granger Mar 22, 1994 3305

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