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Shaping the future: report on the blind and partially sighted young people
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 172, December 2000, p.14.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Summarises the key findings of a recent report examining the barriers faced by the blind and partially sighted in everyday life. This article focuses on the lack of support these children receive in education.
Shaping the future: the educational experiences of 5-16 year old blind and partially sighted children and young people
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN Anita, et al
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 185p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on the RNIB's survey of the experiences of visually impaired children and young people, this covers topics such as type of school attended, provision for special needs, reading media and equipment, access to the national curriculum and examinations, mobility lessons, bullying, careers advice and what young people think makes a good school. Separate data is provided for pupils with complex additional needs.
Together we can plan my future: the needs of school leavers with a visual impairment and additional disabilities
- Author:
- SeeABILITY
- Publisher:
- SeeABILITY
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leatherhead
Report focusing on the needs of young people with a visual impairment who also have additional disabilities and who are about to leave school in the West Country. Includes sections on: a profile of the West of England; the young people's disabilities; their future needs; the needs of parents; and summary of key findings.
Shaping the future: social life and leisure activities of blind and partially sighted children and young people aged 5-25
- Authors:
- KEIL Sue, et al
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind,|royal national institute|Royal National
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 223p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Part of a larger survey of blind and partially sighted children and young people. This volume focuses on leisure activities and the social lives of the young people surveyed. The survey looked at: leisure activities after school and outside school; public transport; friendships; attitudes of other people; what the children and young people thought could be done to make their lives easier; information needs of parents; implications for policy; children and young people with additional complex needs; and students with learning difficulties who are blind or partially sighted..
Shaping the future: the experiences of blind and partially sighted children and young people in the UK; summary report
- Authors:
- COLE-HAMILTON Issy, VALE Dan
- Publisher:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 91p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Survey of blind and partially sighted children and young people between five and twenty-five, which examines their experiences of education, social and leisure activities, transport and mobility, health care and the attitudes and awareness of others. Makes recommendations for better future practice.
Life beyond the classroom: transition strategies for young people with disabilities
- Author:
- WEHMAN Paul
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 554p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
Looks at the transition from education to work among disabled young people in the United States. Includes chapters on: expanding participation and choice for young people and families; transition planning with the community; facilitating and supporting transition; interagency working; finding jobs for disabled young people; vocational placements and careers; independent living; young people with mild learning difficulties; young people with severe disabilities; young people with sensory impairments; young people with behaviour disorders; and young people with traumatic brain injury.