Visual Impairment Education in Wisconsin--Outreach Services. Bulletin No. 5376.

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Title: Visual Impairment Education in Wisconsin--Outreach Services. Bulletin No. 5376.
Language: English
Authors: Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. for Handicapped Children and Pupil Services.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 1985
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Electromechanical Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Low Vision Aids, Magnification Methods, Mobility Aids, Outreach Programs, Partial Vision, Preschool Education, Sensory Aids, State Programs, Visual Impairments, Vocational Education
Geographic Terms: Wisconsin
Abstract: The booklet describes seven Wisconsin outreach programs for visually impaired persons. Offered by the Educational Services Center for the Visually Impaired, the seven programs focus on the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): (1) comprehensive child evaluations (helping local school districts provide individualized educational programs); (2) low vision clinics (working with parents and teacher to optimize efficient vision use); (3) preschool services (annual parent conferences); (4) vocational education (on-the-job training in the local community, the role of the vocational education specialist); (5) cooperative education (providing support for integration); (6) professional services center (providing books, equipment, and supplies); and (7) access to information (providing resources and information to local school districts). (CL)
Entry Date: 1986
Accession Number: ED265730
Database: ERIC
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