Object ID:
1999.65.3
Collection:
APH Archives / RG 12: Educational and Technical Research
Creator:
American Printing House for the Blind. Educational Research Dept.
Admin/Bio History:
In 1984, the American Printing House for the Blind began a project to "review and evaluate existing research on low vision and to identify current research needs for low vision." The project resulted in two documents: "Annotated Bibliography of Research in Low Vision," November 1985, compiled by APH Research Associate Eleanor Pester, project director; and "Identification of Research Needs for Low Vision: Final Report," released in July 1987.
Dates of Accumulation:
1984-1987
Scope & Content:
Letters and research suggestions from professionals in the field of low vision participating in the APH Low Vision Research Project. Includes a "Think Piece on Critical Needs for Low Vision Research" submitted by Natalie Barraga.
Includes copies of the bibliography and report resulting from the completed project: "Annotated Bibliography of Research on Low Vision" (November 1985, 181 p.) and "Identification of Research Needs for Low Vision: Final Report" (July 1987, 30 p. ).
There is also a copy of the 5-page "Bibliography of Research on Large Type Reading," compiled at APH in 1971 by Carson Nolan and June Morris.
Includes copies of the bibliography and report resulting from the completed project: "Annotated Bibliography of Research on Low Vision" (November 1985, 181 p.) and "Identification of Research Needs for Low Vision: Final Report" (July 1987, 30 p. ).
There is also a copy of the 5-page "Bibliography of Research on Large Type Reading," compiled at APH in 1971 by Carson Nolan and June Morris.
Arrangement:
Correspondence file arranged chronologically. Bibliographies and report filed chronologically.
Extent:
4 folders
Credit Line:
APH Archives/APH Collection, 1999.65
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Research Priorities in Low Vision
Research Priorities in Low Vision