Specific procedures to instruct the blind in daily activities essential to personal management are described in areas of hygiene, grooming, clothing, and cosmetics. Detailed techniques are also provided for various aspects of homemaking such as cleaning, ironing, sewing, cooking, and child care. Additional guidelines include instruction in etiquette, gestures, table manners, telephone dialing, and other social abilities. Information on necessary equipment and suggested orientations accompanies the techniques for each topic. An extensive list of references available in braille is provided for each area, and additional sources of information and participants in the seminars on personal management services are also noted. (RD)