This discussion of theoretical perspectives on disability's economic aspects urges development of better measures of productive activity by persons with blindness in paid and unpaid work; considers other personal characteristics that may account for dependence, such as old age or illness; and suggests that some costs are created by social…

This study evaluated the knowledge of Level 1 and Level 2 rules of perspective taking by 18 8-year-old children (either congenitally blind, congenitally low vision, or sighted). All children understood Level 1 rules; their knowledge of Level 2 rules (that a heterogeneously sided object will appear differently to viewers from different sides)…

This study of 36 adults with visual impairments found that self-esteem was related to 3 self-report measures of skills: dependence on others, difficulty with daily living skills, and motivation to learn. Relationships were found between educational level and self-esteem, educational level and the three measures of skills, and employment status and…

Analysis of 72 questionnaires completed by California itinerant special educators serving students with visual impairments found that most respondents reported they had too many students on their caseloads, served students who could be better served in other placements, and had insufficient time in the school day. Caseload maximums of 8 to 12…

This article examines Windows 95, pointing out differences and improvements from Windows 3.1 for persons with low vision. Windows 95 is seen as providing substantially greater accessibility than Windows 3.1, though the graphical user interface may still pose serious problems for some users with low vision. (DB)

This article addresses the lack of access to low-vision rehabilitation services by individuals needing them, due to lack of coverage by public or private health insurance. Improved insurance coverage would result in improved access as well as more direct referrals by ophthalmologists, more consumer choice, more timely rehabilitation, reduced…

The article describes a yoga physical fitness program designed to meet the developmental needs of visually impaired students. (Author/CL)

The authors examine the state of the art in the use of texture in tactual maps and graphics for visually handicapped persons. (Author/CL)

The article describes a three-part driving program for low vision persons in which potential trainees are first interviewed for problems which may interfere with success, then trained to recognize objects through a bioptic lens system, and finally trained on road signs and markings. (Author/CL)

Thirty blind students (6-11 years old) were administreed a Piagetian task illustrating the shift from topological to projective and Euclidean representation of space. (Author/CL)

Based on a 1976 Census Bureau survey and a 1977 National Center for Health Statistics survey, statistics are presented on employment of blind and low vision persons. (CL)

Professional and administrative issues of concern to members of the American Association of Workers for the Blind are discussed. (CL)

The nonverbal, vocal, and content-related speech variables of 28 blind adults were investigated along with the effects of a behavioral training program on congenitally blind Ss' performance in the social setting. (Author/DLS)

The article discusses the use of the Sonicguide (a binaural sensory mobility aid) in conjunction with a guide dog, and reports on a study of one blind student who was trained to use both techniques together. (Author/DLS)

Spatial memory for configurations was studied in 36 congenitally blind, late-blinded, and sighted adults. (Author/DLS)