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ContentsArticlesBraille Analysis of the Length of Braille Texts in English Braille American Edition, the Nemeth Code, and Computer Braille Code versus the Unified English Braille Code—Marie Knowlton and Robin Wetzel, print edition page(s) 267-274 Studies of Braille Reading Rates and Implications for the Unified English Braille Code—Robin Wetzel and Marie Knowlton, print edition page(s) 275-284 Rehabilitation Functional Outcomes and Consumer Satisfaction in the Independent Living Program for Older Individuals Who Are Blind—J. Elton Moore, Bernard A. Steinman, J. Martin Giesen, and John J. Frank, print edition page(s) 285-294 Access A Comparison of Alternative Narrative Approaches to Video Description for Animated Comedy—Deborah I. Fels, John Patrick Udo, Jonas E. Diamond, and Jeremy I. Diamond, print edition page(s) 295-305 Research Report Early Blindness May Be Associated with Changes in Performance on Verbal Fluency Tasks—Claire E. Wakefield, Judi Homewood, and Alan J. Taylor, print edition page(s) 306-310 NEWS AND FEATURESEditor's Page, print edition page(s) 259 Letter to the Editor, print edition page(s) 260 A Look Back, print edition page(s) 261-266, 317-320 Conference Review Art Beyond Sight: Multimodal Approaches to Learning—Alison F. Eardley, print edition page(s) 311-313 From the Field, print edition page(s) 313-316 News, print edition page(s) 316 Calendar, print edition page(s) 320 (advertisement) Freedom Scientific Announces! THE NEW TOTAL LOW VISION SOLUTION The TOPAZ Desktop Magnifier Five models with more standard features: * Camera only * 15" or 17" CRT * 17" or 19" LCD with adjustable height and viewing angle * 2x to 70x magnification (1 9" screen) * 28 screen color selections * Auto Focus * Focus Lock * Position Locator The SARA Scanning and Reading Appliance * Press large, colorful buttons. 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In this exceptional new third edition, the author has retained much of the practical "how to" approach of the previous editions, but adds depth in two dimensions: learning theory and the educational process. This book is "so comprehensive in scope and complete in detail that it would be the most likely one I could recommend" (from the foreword by Dr. Natalie C. Barraga). There is a new chapter on the prenatal and early postnatal development of the visual system, and another entire chapter on gifted children who are also visually impaired--information not usually available in other textbooks. One of the most outstanding new sections is a discussion of brain function and its relationships to early development, learning, and visual function. The reader will find practical hints, philosophical rationale explained in simple terms and clear descriptions of the assessment process for students with visual impairments. The relationships between assessments, placements, and programming are described in detail, and provide rationale for best educational practice for visually impaired learners. University faculty, special teachers (TVI's), regular classroom teachers, and families will all find something useful in this new edition. It continues to be a valuable reference for anyone dedicated to helping students with visual impairments achieve independence and realize their full potential. The appendices contain a set of listening games, touch typing lessons, a list of indicators for evaluating gifted programs, lists of assessment instruments and resources, and an updated timeline of major events in the history of education for visually impaired students. A glossary of terms completes the book. This book will not sit on your bookshelf--it will be read and used! Frame, Melissa J.--BLIND SPOTS: The Communicative Performance of Visual Impairment in Relationships and Social Interaction. 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Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: * Language and communication skills * Career development and employment * Social and emotional skills and sex education * Orientation and mobility * Leisure and recreation and community skills * Self-determination * Transition planning * Special medical concerns and common etiologies * Emergent literacy skills and functional literacy skills * Social isolation * Behavioral issues * Motor development, including sensory integration * Assessment, testing, and No Child Left Behind * Personnel needs and preparations for pre-service and continuing education * Technology and assistive technology * Curriculum and effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) * Service delivery models and related services Guidelines for contributors are generally printed in each issue of JVIB, and are also available from AFB Press, American Foundation for the Blind: web site: <www.afb.org/jvib_guidelines>; phone: 212-502-7651; e-mail: <afbpress@afb.net>. Manuscripts should be sent for peer review to: (end advertisement) (advertisement) EXTENDED DEADLINE for the Special JVIB Theme Issue on Macular Degeneration JVIB has extended the deadline for submissions on this very important subject area. Topics include, but are not limited to pathology, demographics, risk factors; medical and surgical treatments; visual, functional, psychosocial, familial, and societal impact of AMD; personal stories; rehabilitation; service delivery systems and funding issues; outcomes; and future trends and expectations. Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2007 Projected date of publication: October 2008 Guest editors: Lylas Mogk, M.D., e-mail: <lmogk1@hfhs.org>; and Gale Watson, M.Ed., e-mail: Read the guidelines for contributors for more information on how to submit your manuscript: <www.afb.org/jvib_guidelines>. Send manuscripts for peer review to: Dr. Duane Geruschat, Editor in Chief, JVIB, Lions Vision Center 550 North Broadway, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21205. (end advertisement) (advertisement) JVIB Guidelines for Contributors The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) is the international, interdisciplinary journal of record on blindness and visual impairment that publishes scholarship and information and serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas, airing of controversies, and discussion of issues. JVIB invites submissions in the following categories Article: Full-length manuscripts on research, theory, reviews of the literature, or practice-based activities. The topics may have far-reaching and broad impact. Articles are peer reviewed. Length: 2,500-5,000 words. Research Report: A shorter format for presenting research results. The main difference between articles and Research Reports is length. In addition, Research Reports may have a more focused or narrower impact than articles and may report pilot studies, research in progress, or studies with a small number of subjects. Research Reports are peer reviewed. Length: 1,000-2,500 words. Practice Report: An opportunity for teachers, rehabilitation specialists, and other practitioners to share information about innovative techniques, strategies, and service delivery. Practice Reports are shorter in length than practice-based articles and may provide more focused information and a less comprehensive discussion of the implications. Practice Reports are peer reviewed. Length: 1,000-2,500 words. Around the World: A forum for reporting on research or programs that are specific to one culture or part of the world and that may not have broader relevance. Around the Worlds are peer reviewed. Length: 500-2,500 words. Comment: A discussion of a timely topic, based on the author s experience or opinions. Comments are not peer reviewed. Length: 500-1,000 words. Letter to the Editor: A direct response to a paper that was recently published in JVIB. The authors of the paper referred to are given a chance to respond to the letter in the same issue in which the letter appears. Note that letters may be edited for length and style. Letters are not peer reviewed. Length: Varies. Submission information Authors should send one paper copy and one disk copy (preferably in ASCII or Microsoft Word). Authors are required to sign a Copyright Transfer Agreement that gives AFB copyright to the paper once it is published. JVIB does not consider manuscripts that are simultaneously submitted elsewhere or previously published elsewhere. Contact information The full version of the JVIB Guidelines for Contributors can be found online, <www.afb.org/jvib_guidelines>, or by contacting AFB Press, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001; phone: 212-502-7651; fax: 212-502-7774; e-mail: <press@afb.net>. 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