Accessibility and autonomy preconditions to 'our'inclusion: A grounded theory study of the experiences of secondary students with vision impairment

B Whitburn - Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
In this paper, I report core findings of a small‐scale qualitative study that I conducted with a
group of young people with vision impairment who attended an inclusive secondary school …

Insights into the support services for students with vision impairment

P Datta, C Palmer - Australasian Journal of Special Education, 2015 - cambridge.org
There is a general need for research in Australia on whether the support services provided
in schools prove useful for students with disabilities (Datta, 2015; O'Rourke & Houghton …

Case studies: Reflections on the meaning of blindness in the life experiences of four New Zealanders (part one of two)

N Higgins, K Ballard - British Journal of Visual Impairment, 1999 - journals.sagepub.com
This qualitative study, reported in this and the following Issue (BJVI, 17.2, 1999), explored
the meaning of blindness in the lives of four blind people through open-ended interviews …

[PDF][PDF] Challenges experienced by learners with visual impairment in two mainstream primary schools in Klerksdorp, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District

M Morelle - Unpublished master's thesis, University of South Africa, 2016 - core.ac.uk
The purpose of this study is to explore the challenges experienced by learners with visual
impairment in two mainstream schools in Klerksdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. The aim is …

Reducing barriers for inclusion of students with visual impairments in the universities: Focus on educational and psychological needs

LL Kija, BF Mgumba - British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Studies indicate that the university environment has quite different and critical social and
academic challenges. This article discusses barriers in the learning of students with visual …

Perceptions and implications on blindness at an open distance learning institution in South Africa

SA Ngubane-Mokiwa - Journal of Social Sciences, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose of the study was to project the academic community's perceptions of students
with blindness with an aim of promoting access to Education for All. Framed by the theories …

Understanding Orientation and Mobility learning and teaching for primary students with vision impairment: a qualitative inquiry

K Blake - 2018 - researchonline.jcu.edu.au
Orientation and Mobility is a uniquely crafted pedagogical practice blending specific
microteaching skills to enable students with vision impairment to achieve functional …

Developing an inclusive learning environment for students with visual impairment in higher education: Progressive mutual accommodation and learner experiences in …

R Hewett, G Douglas, M McLinden… - … for Students with Special …, 2019 - taylorfrancis.com
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 …

[PDF][PDF] Information and communication technology as a learning tool: Experiences of students with blindness

SA Ngubane-Mokiwa - 2013 - academia.edu
The goal of this research was to explore how students with blindness (SwBs) use
information and communication technology (ICT) for learning at the University of South …

Barriers and enablers for visually impaired students at a UK Higher Education Institution

D Bishop, DJA Rhind - British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
The present study explored the factors which represent barriers and enablers to participation
in Higher Education for students who are visually impaired. Semi-structured interviews were …