Educating students with vision impairment today: Consideration of the expanded core curriculum
The study was undertaken giving students with vision impairment the opportunity to voice their experiences of secondary schooling in mainstream schools. Policies of inclusion were considered, with analysis of how training and curriculum came together, as experienced by these students, to develop their inclusion in schools in Victoria.
Read MoreExperiences of a student with a visual impairment transitioning to higher education A narrative inquiry
A narrative inquiry was conducted with one participant purposively sampled due to being certified severely sight impaired. Data were collected using a semistructured interview, and analysed by creating narrative threads within Clandinin and Connelly’sthree-dimensional framework. The social influence of role models, peers, and staff were noted in relation to their impact on confidence and feeling… Continue Reading Experiences of a student with a visual impairment transitioning to higher education A narrative inquiry
Read MoreTurning a blind eye? Removing barriers to science and mathematics education for students with visual impairments
the current study was conducted to explore how students with VI’s access to and learning of science and mathematics can be improved within the mainstream context. Two interviews were conducted with qualified teachers of children and young people with vision impairment (QTVIs), revealing the importance of classroom adaptations, such as hands-on experience and increased lesson… Continue Reading Turning a blind eye? Removing barriers to science and mathematics education for students with visual impairments
Read MoreDeveloping an inclusive learning environment for students with visual impairment in higher education: progressive mutual accommodation and learner experiences in the United Kingdom
Drawing on the findings of a unique longitudinal qualitative study, this article investigates the experiences of 32 young people with visual impairment (VI) in higher education (HE) in the United Kingdom (UK) to explore how well they were able to participate on their courses.
Read MoreLost in Transition? The post-school experiences of young people with vision impairment
Drawing upon almost 1,000 interviews with the young people, this report provides an overview of the key research findings as well as final outcomes for 53 participants who were still involved at the end of the study. This includes the identification of a number of enablers and barriers which impact upon the inclusion of young… Continue Reading Lost in Transition? The post-school experiences of young people with vision impairment
Read MoreSeeing through their eyes: lived experiences of people with retinitis pigmentosa
This study aims to explore and understand the issues and impact of people with RP on quality of life (QoL).
Read MoreImpact of eye clinic liaison officers: a qualitative study in UK ophthalmology clinics
To explore the impact of eye clinic liaison officers (ECLOs, also known as sight loss advisors) on the processes, functions and quality of ophthalmology clinics through the experiences of ophthalmology staff in the UK.
Read MoreBarriers and facilitators to recognise and discuss depression and anxiety by adults with vision impairment or blindness: a qualitative study
The purpose of this study was to explore visually impaired and blind adults’ views on facilitators and barriers in recognizing and discussing mental health problems.
Read MoreExamining the impact of a Volunteer-Delivered counselling service for people experiencing sight loss: a mixed methods evaluation
This article describes a mixed methods evaluation of a volunteer-delivered counselling service for people experiencing sight loss, to identify the outcomes, benefits, and challenges of this model of service provision within rehabilitation.
Read MoreSight Loss Data Tool
Provides information about blind and partially sighted people and those at risk of sight loss at a local level throughout the UK
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