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ContentsARTICLESDistance EducationShirley Evans and Graeme Douglas Abstract: This study compared the experiences of 10 participants who were blind and 10 participants who were sighted in working through an online learning task and explores the application of cognitive load theory. It considered the quality of the learning experience and the implications for practitioners. Research ReportCaregivers with Visual Impairments: A Preliminary Study--print edition page(s) 89-96 Patti Fuhr, Bethany Martinez, and Michael Williams Practice ReportsProgram Accountability for Students Who Are Visually Impaired--print edition page(s) 97-102 Nancy M. Toelle and Karen E. Blankenship "I Can Fix That!" Creating an On-campus Job for a Student--print edition page(s) 103-105 Nita Crow NEWS AND FEATURESEditor's Page--print edition page(s) 67-67 Speaker's CornerLylas Mogk, Gale R. Watson, and Michael Williams Book ReviewBlindness and Brain Plasticity in Navigation and Object Perception--print edition page(s) 107-108 Reviewed by Steven J. La Grow From the Field--print edition page(s) 108-117 JVIB Peer Reviewers--print edition page(s) 110-111 News--print edition page(s) 117-120 Calendar--print edition page(s) 120-128 Correction In the article "Divergent Development of Verbal Skills in Children Who Are Blind or Sighted," by Michael Brambring, which appeared in the December 2007, Volume 101, Number 12, print issue of JVIB, a total line was left off the First Words column of Table 2. The total line for the First Words column should have read: Total: 1.30 (0.23). A corrected version of this table can be viewed in the JVIB Online version of this article, which can be found at: <www.afb.org/afbpress/pubjvib.asp?DocID=jvib011205tab02>. (advertisement) Millions of seniors and their loved ones are facing vision loss. AFB Senior Site can help. This resource was designed for seniors, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Learn more today at: www.afb.org/seniorsite AFB American Foundation® for the Blind (end advertisement) (advertisement) Special JVIB Theme Issue: Literacy Guest editors: M. Cay Holbrook, Ph.D., associate professor, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia; and Carol Farrenkopf, Ed.D., Vision Program Coordinator, Toronto District School Board Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2009 Projected publication date: October 2009 The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) invites submissions for a special theme issue, Literacy. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: · Reflections on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille · Reading instruction, including instruction in braille, large print, and standard print with optical devices · Dual-media instruction and dual-media learners · Legislation that impacts literacy instruction and services, including No Child Left Behind and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act · Results of research related to literacy for students with visual impairment leading to evidence-based practice · Adoption, use, and discussion of the Unified English Braille Code · Emergent literacy skills and functional literacy skills · The relationship between literacy and technology and assistive technology 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.asp>; phone: 212-502-7651; e-mail: <afbpress@afb.net>. E-mail submissions should be sent to: <jvib@jhmi.edu>. Postal mail submissions should be sent to: Duane R. Geruschat, Ph.D. Editor in Chief, JVIB Lions Vision Center 550 North Broadway, 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21205 Questions should be sent to the editor in chief at the following e-mail address: <jvib@lions.med.jhu.edu>. (end advertisement) (advertisement) If you think a Blackberry® is something used to make jam, AFB's 2008 National Conference is for you. And if you'd like to see your Blackberry® crushed into jam, we've got something for you, too. AFB's 2008 Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute is heading to Silicon Valley. The 2008 JLTLI promises: · A rousing discussion about the present and future role of technology in the blindness and vision loss field Join us in San Francisco, CA, April 4-5, 2008. For registration and more information visit AFB American Foundation®
(end advertisement) (advertisement) Cortical Visual Impairment An Approach to Assessment and Intervention By Christine Roman-Lantzy The current leading cause of visual impairment among children is not a disease or condition of the eyes, but cortical visual impairment (CVI)--also known as cerebral visual impairment--in which visual dysfunction is caused by damage or injury to the brain. The definition, nature, and treatment of CVI are the focus of great concern and widespread debate, and this complex condition poses challenges to professionals and families seeking to support the growth and development of visually impaired children. On the basis of more than 30 years' experience in working with hundreds of children of all ages with CVI, Christine Roman-Lantzy has developed a set of unique assessment tools and systematic, targeted principles whose use has helped children learn to use their vision more effectively. This one-of-a-kind resource provides readers with both a conceptual framework with which to understand working with CVI and concrete strategies to apply directly in their work. Order your copy at or call 800-232-3044. $49.95 Table of Contents Foreword My Introduction to "CVI" Chapter 1 Cortical Visual Impairment: An Overview Chapter 2 Medical and Other Causes of Cortical Visual Impairment Chapter 3 Visual and Behavioral Characteristics of Children with Cortical Visual Impairment Chapter 4 The Primacy of Parents Chapter 5 Functional Vision Assessment: The CVI Range Chapter 6 Program Planning and Intervention References Appendixes Essential Forms Resources AFB Press
(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. 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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.asp>, or by contacting AFB Press, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001; phone: 212-502-7651; fax: 212-502-7774; e-mail: <jvib@afb.net>. Manuscripts should be e-mailed to: Duane R. Geruschat, Ph.D., Editor in Chief, Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness: <jvib@jhmi.edu>; or mailed to: Lions Vision Center, 550 North Broadway, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21205. (end advertisement) (advertisement) CALL FOR PAPERS Special JVIB Theme Issue Guest editors: Lylas Mogk, M.D., medical director, Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center, Henry Ford Health System. Gale Watson, M.Ed., blind rehabilitation specialist, Blind Rehabilitation Service, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and certified low vision therapist, Rehabilitation Research and Development Center on Aging Veterans with Vision Loss, Atlanta VA Medical Center. Deadline for submissions: January 31, 2008 Projected publication date: October 2008 The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB) invites submissions for a special theme issue on macular degeneration. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: · Pathology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), demographics, and risk factors The guest editors welcome your inquiries and ideas for this issue. Contact the editors by e-mail: Lylas Mogk, <lmogk1@hfhs.org>; and Gale Watson, <gale.watson@med.va.gov>. 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.asp>; phone: 212-502-7651; e-mail: <afbpress@afb.net>. Manuscripts should be e-mailed for peer review to: Dr. Duane Geruschat, Editor in Chief, JVIB: <jvib@jhmi.edu>; or mailed to: Lions Vision Center, 550 North Broadway, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21205. (end advertisement) (advertisement) Completely updated! In the ever-changing world of technology, how do you keep track of all the trends and new products? Look to the AccessWorld(R) Guide to Assistive Technology Products! 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