The definition of
legal blindness is
a. a field of vision of less than 20 degrees.
b. vision of 20/200 or worse in the better eye with correction.
c. vision of 20/200 or worse in the better eye with correction or a field of vision of less than 20 degrees.
d. vision of 20/200 or worse in the better eye without correction or a field of vision of greater than 20 degrees.
[Ques. 2] The definition of the term
visual impairment that appears in IDEA includes
a. specific standards of acuity for diagnosing the degree of impairment.
b. a specific mention of educational performance.
c. blind students, but not those who are partially sighted.
d. no mention of correction.
[Ques. 3] Most people with visual impairments
a. cannot travel independently in their communities.
b. rely on their other senses and on training to gain information about the world.
c. learn to read either large-print books or Braille materials.
d. cannot function at an independent level in their own homes.
[Ques. 4] Which statement about most people who are visually impaired is correct?
a. They cannot read print.
b. They come from homes where the parents are blind.
c. They are not totally blind.
d. They have related speech defects.
[Ques. 5] According to the study of successful deaf college students conducted by Toscano, McKee, and Lepoutre, (2002) what was the key to success for the students?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 6] Discuss the controversy over different methods to teach deaf children how to communicate.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 7] What are some of the characteristics of early intervention with children who are deaf or hard of hearing?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 8] Explain why the word Deaf is sometimes capitalized and the implications of this usage.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 9] How is language acquisition affected by a hearing loss or deafness?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 10] A study of deaf college students (Toscano, McKee, & Lepoutre, 2002) found that the key to success for the students was
a. the ongoing involvement and support of their families in communication and academic achievement.
b. the mode of communication used by the student.
c. the consistent use of a cochlear implant since childhood.
d. the quality of the students education through secondary school.