Achieving Equality in Education: New Challenges and Strategies for Change

 

 

 

16 - 21 July 2006

 

 

PUTRA World Trade Centre

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

 

 

 

CONFERENCE PAPERS

 

Note :   The Papers and Posters presented at the conference have been categorized into 18 themes of the concurrent sessions. 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEX OF PAPERS AND AUTHORS

 

 

1.   ACCESS AND INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ADAPTIVE OR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 015

Using Technology in the Rehabilitation of Young People with Vision Impairment Toward Mainstream Employment 

Carol Catacutan

EA 032

Building a cost-effective Braille book production System in Vietnam

Nguyen Van Khoa

EA 033

To Enhance the Mobility of the Visually Impaired with Tactile Map 

Cho C. W. Joseph

EA 039

Low vision: Innovation on Assistive Technology through Successful Education 

Moonwicha Criselda

EUR 028

Access to diverse contents through digital technology in the school - an additional challenge for visually impaired people  

Gastón López Elena

EUR 056

Developing an ICT Curriculum at the Royal National College for the Blind  

Evans Barbara Shirley

EUR 067

Has the revolution in technical assistive aids really approved the possibilities for visually impaired when meeting the work marked? - The Norway Case

Hagen Ljoner Unn

EUR 070

The roles of Assistive Technologies in the inclusion of students with visual impairments into the university life 

Laura E. Runceanu & Vasile L. Preda

EUR 091

Braille or speech through email

Lars Ballieu Christensen & Thougaard Svend

LA 049

A computer supported system for the literacy teaching for blind children and their naiv and expert mediators

Rosas Ricardo

LA 050

School performance in visually impaired children in Esquel, Patagonia Argentina

Daniel Horacio Cangelosi

NAC 007

What do the Blind “See”? : The Adaptive Brain

Merabet Lotfi

PAC 010

Multiliteracies: The challenge of inclusion of students with severe vision impairment 

Gentle Irene Frances

WA 051

Compassionate Assistive Technology

Jayachandran Rangasamy

 

B.       POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 002

A braille computer notebook with Thai and English processing capability for visually impaired people.

Tandayya Pichaya

EA 028

Developing English Reading Support System and Vocabulary Size Test for Japanese Visually Impaired Students-What computers can help them to study English?

Aoki  Kazuko

EA 076

Resources to improve the environment for education of computer science for visually impaired students

Nagai Nobuyuki

EUR 022

New Educational material developments for VI in Lithuania. (Alternative keyboard, free software)

Purlys Vitas

EUR 096

Developing an ICT Curriculum at the Royal National College for the Blind

Evans Barbara Shirley

EUR 100

Mainstream Software adapted for Visual Impaired Students

Dick Lunenborg

LA 030

The DOSVOX software as a therapeutic resource for the education and rehabilitation of the visually impaired

Montilha Ietto Rita de Cassia, Danelutti; Nobre Viana; Rubo de Souza Uiara Cristina; Maria Inês

WA 023

SpellWell case Study: Game-based E-Learning to improve English spelling of visually disabled youth

Sachin Uttam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

2.   ACCESS TO CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR AREAS

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 045

Method in teaching math and science to the visually impaired students

Akiyoshi Takamura & Tomoya Uchida

EA 046

Science Education in the school for the blind in Japan-Chemistry experiments done independently by VI students

Yoshiko Toriyama

EA 047

An alternative method in science education - For student with a visual Impairment 

Yoshiko Toriyama & Koichi Kodama

EA 077

The Present Status of Physical Education programs for the Visually Impaired in Higher Education in Japan

Kazuhiko Amano

EUR 053

The adaptation of examination papers into large print for learners with visual impairment in the United Kingdom 

Cobb Rory

EUR 074

Work Experience as part of the Curriculum for 14-19 year olds with visual impairments in Wales 

Crews Jane Nicola

NAC 002

Is it Funny?  Developing Humor in Students with Visual Impairments.  2)  How do children develop humor? 

Kelley Patricia & Zambone M. Alana

NAC 003

Is it Funny?  Developing Humor in Students with Visual Impairments.  3)  How can I teach humour? 

Zambone M. Alana & Paul Pagliano

NAC 011

The Art of Using Arts in the Classroom

Caran Karolina

NAC 028

Meta-Analysis of the Research Literature in Literacy and Mathematics to Determine Best Practices for Students with Visual Impairments

Kay Alicyn Ferrell

PAC 003

Is it Funny?  Developing Humour in Students with Visual Impairments.  1)  What is it and why is it important? 

Paul Pagliano & Kelley Patricia

WA 040

Mathematics for children with visual impairment

G.R. Ramesh

WA 086

Learning of Science and Mathematics by Visually Impaired 

Rumesh Chander

WA 099

Mathematical errors of visually challenged and strategies for overcoming them 

Joicey P. Manickam & P. Nagalakshmi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.       POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 052

Learning Spatial Pattern recognition using the New Universal  Pattern Cube (PsyKolo)

Shojiro  Nagata

Thamburaj Robinson

EUR 052

Learning from one another - tools and ideas for effective inclusion across the curriculum

Marek Bob Boguslaw

WA 029

Current practice and preferences of reading and writing media of Students with Visual impairment

Sharmila Mallineni

WA 085

Enhancing Multiple Intelligences in Children who are Blind: A Guide to Improving Curricular Activities

Sulaiman M. Al-Balushi

 


 

3.   ACCESS THROUGH LITERACY THROUGH BRAILLE OR PRINT

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 012

Access to Literacy through Braillle 

Yaw Ofori Debra

AFR 022

Developing library information policy for persons with visual impairment in developing countries

Theo Ajobiewe

AFR 035

The attitude of children with low vision towards braille as a system of written communication in the schools for the blind in Ghana

Grace Yawo Gadagbui &

Anthony Mark Ocloo

AFR 051

An Assessment of Reading Problems Among the Visually Impaired: A Case Study of the School for the Blind, Gindiri, Jos, Nigeria 

Nsagha Sarah Mboshi

EA 048

Online Braille Library: Strategy of Mitra Netra Foundation (MNF) to Build up Cooperation among Braille Producers in Indonesia 

Bambang Basuki

EA 072

From braille to print: the story of Fuaz

Lee Chee-Pheng

EUR 007

Teachers’ and blind students’ attitudes towards Braille: A comparative study 

Vassilis Argyropoulos, Philippos Katsoulis & Christina Eliadou  

EUR 021

The exploration of tactile images. Pre-braille guide for young blind children  

Cziker Elena Roxana

EUR 046

Learning by doing - designing games and activity books for integrating literacy and tactile graphics skills 

Marek Bob Boguslaw

EUR 086

Braille the challenge against illiteracy among the Blind 

Nordström Kicki

NAC 020

GRASP: Graphic Research and Standards Project  

Andonova Antoniya & Holbrook Cay

NAC 030

Affordable efficient techniques for braille and braille-graphic production

Kuniansky Neal & Sullivan Joseph

PAC 004

“I do like it” A new braille reading program for students 

Tricia d’Apice

PAC 030

Unified English Braille: A Literacy Bedrock in the Digital Age  

William Jolley


 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 026

Polyester non-woven fabric finger cover as improvement in Braille reading

Kouki Doi &

Hiroshi Fujimoto

EA 027

Influence of Base-Material on Transparent-Resinous-Ultraviolet-Curing-Type Braille Reading

Kouki Doi

EA 062

Reading performance of schoolchildren using print and Braille in Special Education School (Blind) in Kuala Lumpur

Mohammed  Zainora

LA 047

The assessment physiological reactivity to the sensory stimulation in children with visual
impairment and behavior problems

Cuesta  Ayola &

Saldarriaga  Belsy

WA 048

Physical Accessibility for Disabled in Higher Education - With reference to the Visually Impaired

Premavathy Vijayan

 

 

 


 

4.   ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION MODELS FOR YOUNG ADULTS

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 065

Survival as a new rehabilitation program

Blokker Anne Elisabeth Marie

PAC 009

WILDENESS Canoeing –a learning opportunity for Paheka students and staff in terms of indigenous culture, tangata whenua, as it pertains to biculturalism within Aotearoa,
New Zealand 

Ocean Michael

 

 

 


 

5.   ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES – THEORY AND PRACTICE

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 017

Psychology assessment of v.i. infants in Russia

Plastunova Liliya

EUR 040

Do you know how the child perceives communication pictures? 

Hyvarinen Lea

EUR 077

Presentation of the categories and the research of In-Sight, an assessment procedure for visual functioning in partially sighted children

Vervaart Els &
Herman Heinecke

EUR 079

Tactual Profile, An Observation Instrument for Charting Tactual Functioning in Children and Adolescents

Withagen Ans,
Blok Anneke, Neeltje M.Janssen & Mathijs P.J. Vervloed

EUR 084

Assessment of functional vision of students with cerebral palsy in ATA primary school and the importance of findings in establishing individual education plan  

Baykan Nazan Zeynep

EUR 089

Feel Free 

Blok Anneke  & Withagen Ans

EUR 092

Problems of Visual Perception in Premature Children. Presentation of a Screening Program 

Tove Gulliksen Borch

NAC 024

Assistive Dictionary: Understanding Computers Through Concepts and Pictures

Babinszki Tamas & Caran Karolina

PAC 012

Demystifying assessment: Producing a more user-friendly student assessment model 

Gale Margaret Gillian

WA 019

Cognitive abilities and behavioural skills of blind and seeing children - A comparison 

S.R. Mittal &
Preeti Khanna

WA 084

Information Processing and Knowledge representation in Persons with Visual Impairment

Smriti Swarup &
Sujata Bhan

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 064

Feel Free

Blok  Anneke &

Withagen  Ans

EUR 078

In-Sight: an assessment procedure for higher levels of visual functioning in partially sighted children.

Vervaart  Els

 

6.   CREATING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 015

Equalizing Educational Opportunities for the Nigerian-Ghanaian Blind Girl-Child 

Florence Banku Obi

AFR 029

Violence against girls who are blind in schools

in Malawi

Abigail Suka

 

 


 

7.   EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 007

Heart rate as indicator of the balance / inbalance between movement and scholastic activity in the 6 year old blind child

Frans Moolman

EUR 011

Divergent Adaptive Strategies in the Acquisition of Developmental Skills in Children Who Are Blind

Brambring Michael

EUR 012

Bielefeld Observation Scales for Blind Infants and Preschoolers (BOS-BIP) 

Brambring Michael

EUR 015

Shares attention with small children who are blind  

Brandsborg Knut &
Loe Toril

EUR 049

The social development of blind infants and preschool children

Ingsholt Anette

EUR 050

The social development of blind infants and preschool children

Ingsholt Anette

EUR 059

Establish a model of early intervention center for providing permanent medical, social psychological and pedagogic services for families with blind or visually impaired children in Nizhniy Novgorod 

Sumarokova Germanovna Irina

LA 043

Parents as Main Facilitators of their Visual Impaired children’s early Intervention Process

Rosario Patricia Galarza

NAC 033

Infant Massage: Facilitating Positive Change in Dyadic Interactions 

Grace Lappin

PAC 019

Inclusion of students with multiple disabilities 

Bhargava Dolly

WA 026

Creating equal educational opportunity for

pre-school visually impaired children 

Gopal Krisnna Agrawal

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 085

Cerebral Palsy – The Ophthalmologist  5 w+1h

Baykan Nazan Zeynep

LA 051

A therapeutic and educational proposal for blind children from 0-3 years old in Argentina: From early intervention to the first cycle of pre-school.

Sandra Ruiz Diaz &

Nora Mónica del Carmen Laiácona

 

WA 059

Strategies of Intervention Services for Visually Impaired Children during Early Childhood Stage

Reddy Peddy Suravarapu

 

8.   EQUALITY OF ACCESS TO EDUCATION

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 003

Achieving Equality in Education 

Stephen Musila Nzoka

AFR 028

Attitudes and policies in achieving equality in access to Education for learners with Visual Impairments.  Kenya Experience 

Rosebeth kaburia

AFR 063

Madagascar - Achieving Equality in Education

Ben Pizer & Martin Niry

EA 049

The Strategy to Encourage Mainstreaming and Inclusion for Children with Visual Impairment in Jakarta

Bambang Basuki

EA 064

Legislation and Disability Rights in Education in Some Countries in Asia

Yolando Quijano

EA 071

Reforming of National Curriculum Standards of Japan: Implementation and Impacts on Education in Schools for the Blind

Hiroshi Katoh

EUR 061

Encouraging the transition into adulthood by accessing the community and developing partnerships within interactive community based projects

Matthews  Clive

EUR 072

Keep your dreams floating believe in your self, make your dreams come true 

Lip/akkermans van der Angelette/angel & veld in het Dorine

EUR 095

Relation inclusive education and social status of the visual impaired youngsters

Breurkens Cornelis

WA 089

Touch, Feel and Learn Plant Bio-resource Centre

Gopal Venu

 

 


 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 062

Strategies to achieve Quality Education for Students with Visual Disabilities in Kenyan Universities; A Case Study of Kenyatta University

 

Julius Nabende

EA 066

Working for Equal Access to Education for Blind and Low-Vision Children in Mongolia

Ahagvasoren Urtnasan & Myagmar Jadamba

 

EUR 054

Per Linguas Mundi ad Laborem

- job opportunities through foreign languages

Marek Bob Boguslaw

EUR 066

Relation inclusive education and social status of the visual impaired youngsters

Breurkens  Cornelis

LA 040

Forty years supporting accessibility to education for the visually impaired students:from the recorded tape to the actual resources centre.

Pereyra de Souza  Gladys & Aguirre, Angel, Perini, Silvia Beninca, Ana

 

PAC 016

Fiji Society for the Blind

Lil (Elizabeth) Anne Deverell

WA 061

Equality of Access to Education

Ruma Chatterjee

WA 073

Creating Employability in Education for the Persons With Visual Impairment in developing countries.

Alam Jahangir Md. & Hossain  Delower

 

 


 

9.   INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 006

Achieving equality and a quality education for visually impaired learners in Third World Countries 

Adv. Praveena Sukhraj

AFR 010

Challenges and Barriers to Inclusive Education in Egypt

Sawsan El-Messiri

AFR 023

Inclusive Education for Children with Visual Impairments in Zambia: A Situational Analysis 

Joseph S Munsanje,
D Kalabula, Alice M Nzala & James Chilufya

AFR 042

Inclusive Education for School-aged Visually Impaired Children in Nigeria: The “Ijanikin” Experience

Oke oluwatoyin Enitan

AFR 048

Towards inclusive education in Ghana 

Ocloo Anthony Mark

AFR 050

Outcome of mid-term review of the inclusive education programme for visually impaired children in Akuapim-North district of Ghana

Botwey Norden David

AFR 052

Inclusive Educational Practices in Swaziland

Joshua D. Simelane

AFR 058

The Experience of the Association for the Blind – Benghazi in Mainstreaming Visually Impaired Students 

Mohammed O. Fannoush &
Nour S. Kadry

AFR 064

Contribution to access and quality of education for children with Visual Impairment in Addis Ababa 

Teshome Assefa

AFR 065

Special education needs and inclusive education in Mauritius

Permal Reynolds

EA 011

Inclusive Education of blind pupils in Cambodia  

Khieu Chetra

EA 017

Inclusive Education for Children with Visual Impairment in a Developing Country 

Medina Encinas Maria Cristina

EA 030

Implementing and monitoring inclusive education in Vietnam

Nguyen Lai Hong An

EA 043

Educational Support in the Local Mainstream Schools in Japan 

Hisae Miyauchi

EA 057

Description of implementation of inclusive education for student with visual impairment in three schools in Jakarta 

Frieda Mangunsong

EUR 004

Positive Examples Useful for System of Inclusive Education of Persons with Visually Impairment 

Dragana Stanimirovic

EUR 005

Teachers’ experiences of Braille reading students’ participation and activity in mainstream settings – a complete survey

Anders Rönnbäck, Annica Winberg &
Kim de Verdier
 

EUR 006

Identifying favourable factors for inclusion of Braille reading students in mainstream settings – a case study

Anders Rönnbäck, Annica Winberg &
Kim de Verdier

EUR 009

Access to the Literacy Hour through the medium of Braille and Tactile Resources in a Mainstream Prima ry School

Johnston Ruby Dolores

EUR 033

Slovak Republic takes the challenge of introducing inclusive education

Pennings Stef  & Poels Carina

EUR 044

To optimise the support to young visually impaired persons 

Thibault Catherine & Leroux Gaëtane

LA 025

University Inclusion: the continuing goal in a development country (Costa Rica experience), strategies for an equal academic achievement

Martha Gross

LA 042

An inclusion experience in our school

Peña y Lillo Zapata Rosa & Chávez Machado Ana

LA 054

Facing the Challenges of Inclusive Education in Latin America

Lucia Piccione

NAC 013

Unthawing the Frozen North 

Beecroft Roger Robert

PAC 011

Upfront and clear: Strategies for students to understand and explain their vision impairment

Gale Margaret Gillian

PAC 020

Attitudes of people towards Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in Melanesian Societies 

James Aiwa

WA 024

Perceptions of Stakeholders about Inclusive Education of Children with Visual Impairment

Humara Bano &

Javed Rushna

WA 028

Relationship between academic self-esteem and educational achievement of visually impaired -Suggestion for Inclusion 

Reema Chauhan

WA 053

Success of Inclusion in Sri Lanka 

Dhanapala T.D.T.L.

WA 072

From Special Education to Inclusive Education: an Analysis of Indian Policy 

Yogendra Pandey

WA 092

Strengthen Integrated Education Program for Blind & Visually Impaired Children in Bangladesh 

Manju Samaddar

WA 094

Promotion of Better Inclusion of Children with Visual Impairment by Conducting Integrated Camps

K V Ananda Rao

WA 096

Inclusion, a Myth or Reality – Unravelling the Dilemma  

Ajai Kumar Mittal

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 059

Managing Inclusion of Students with Visual Impairment in Open and Distance Education: Challenges for Learner Support

David Chakukuchichi

& Auxilia Badza

LA 037

Low vision: teachers' knowledge, concept and behavior

Gasparetto Elisabete Maria, Temporini;Montilha; Nobre;Kara-Jose  Edméa; Rita;Maria Ines; Newton

WA 006

Inclusive Education Practices in India

Ramakrishnan Ranganathan

WA 079

From segregation to integration and from integration to inclusion

C.D. Tamboli

WA 100

Integration laid foundation for Successful Inclusion for Achieving Equality in Education.

Sankar

 

 


10.   INNOVATIVE USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

WA 011

School Culture and Effectiveness of Schools

Ahmadi Ebadollah

WA 035

Importance of Community Participation in Ensuring Education of Special Needs Children

Kinnari Viral Desai

WA 091

Involvement community for effective inclusion

 Kempaiah

WA 098

Strategies for the Future Development of  Special Education in Sri Lanka 

K. Piyasena

 


 

11. LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY, SOCIAL SKILLS

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 002

Good Orientation & Mobility Skills Essential for Equality in Education          

Francis Saya

AFR 019

Mobility and Rehabilitation Training Programme for Persons with Visual Impairment in Uganda 

Asher Bayo

AFR 049

Work preparedness - a programme to enhance employability  

Gerhardus Henoch Schoeman 

EA 054

Attachment to parents, teachers, and friends as predictor of blind adolescents’ academic engagement (Study at Middle School SLB-A in Jakarta, Bekasi, and Bandung) 

Widayatri Sekka Udaranti

EUR 023

The Visually Impaired as Represented in the Press

Lobacz Elzbieta

EUR 024

Something is on my way! A new assessment tool for O&M for toddlers

Lobacz Elzbieta

EUR 047

Blind and Sighted See Each Other

Seidel Guila & Shapira Ronit

EUR 087

Psychosocial development and social competence: a longitudinal Dutch study

Kef Sabina

LA 020

Assessing changes on the daily life of visually impaired people treated by multi-disciplinary therapy groups

Zélia Zilda Lourenço de Camargo Bittencourt,  Rita de Cássia Ietto Montilha, Maria Elisabete Rodrigues Freire Gasparetto, Roberto Benedicto da Silva, Sonia Maria Chadi Arruda, Silvia Carvalho

NAC 005

Adaptive Mobility Devices with Daily Living Functions

Kathleen M. Huebner

NAC 010

Outcome Measures of Successful Adjustment to Adult Living for People with Visual Impairment in Jamaica, West Indies

Gyles A. Celene

NAC 015

Residential versus integration - Where to teach ADL 

Puzyrewska Wioletta

PAC 015

Big Night Out – Innovative O&M group programs for children and families 

Lil (Elizabeth) Anne Deverell

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 002

The mobility and independence needs of children with visual impairment in the UK: the development of an

Mike McLinden & Steve McCall

 

 


 

12. LOW VISION

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 031

Using magnification devices - a preferred choice to help the children with low vision in reading and studying.

Hoang Thi Nga

EA 034

The Preference of Low Vision Devices of the Hong Kong Low Vision Students

Cho C. W. Joseph & Lee M. Y. Susanna

EA 038

Evaluation on the Effectiveness of the Mobile Eye Treatment Centres in China

Grace Chan

EA 056

Low vision integrated service in the support toward the inclusion in West Java Province

Irham Hosni

EUR 026

NEONATES. Early attention in visual impairment 

Leonhardt Gallego Merce & Joan Amades

LA 023

Study of children with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated with a visual stimulation program at the C.E.B.E. 09 San Francisco De Asis, Lima – Peru

Luisa Mariana Calle Quiròs de Sarabia

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 025

The educational concept of low vision intervention; The Kenyan Model

Rukwaro Richard & Ngugi Mary

EUR 034

Physical performances in low vision children aged 6, 5 to 12 years

Grbovic Aleksandra & Eskirovic  Branka

LA 036

Use of telescopes for low vision students: teachers' perception

Gasparetto Elisabete Maria & Temporini;Montilha;Kara-José  Edmea; Rita; Newton

WA 090

Modified Reading and Writing device for Visually Impaired Person

Sathe N Ramesh

 


 

13. MULTI-DISABILITIES AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (MDVI)

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 008

Education of Multi-Disabilities and Visual Impairment (MDVI)

Regina Kavata Kitau

AFR 034

An assessment of educational  provisions for the deaf-blind youths in the Southwestern Nigeria

J. Abiola Ademokoya

EA 003

Special educators’ perceptions on competencies for education of students with multiple disabilities and visual impairments in South Korea 

Sunhi Bak

EA 022

Transition Services for Young Adults with Multiple Impairments

Chen Min

EA 035

Multiple Disabilities Among Students with Visual Impairments 

Norshidah Mohamad Salleh & Manisah Mohd. Ali

EA 053

A Parent’s View on the Equality in Education in the Philippines for a Child with
Multiple-disabilities and Visual Impairment 

Amparo Pelaez  & Tanya D. Juan

EUR 032

Teaching-care group for Deafblind children 

Geert W. van Delden

EUR 083

Implementation of effective and total communication 

De Jong Lies & Van Bon Gisèle

EUR 098

Overcoming the challenge of computer access for the multiply disabled visually impaired (MDVI)

Marjolein Smit, Dick Lunenborg and Joost Hartveldt

LA 018

The Education of People who are Deafblind in the process of world-wide economic globalization 

Camacho Elizabeth

LA 019

Deafblindness and Multiple Impairments in Chile (1980-2005) 

Oriana Elizabeth Donoso Araya

LA 055

The ICEVI’s Special Group About Deafblindnes and Multiple Needs in Latin America 

Mariía Luz  Neri de Troconis

LA 056

Educating the country in Deafblindness through an Awareness Campaign  

Mariía Luz  Neri de Troconis

NAC 016

An Innovative Project to Develop Services and Train Mentor Teachers for Programs Serving Preschool Children and Students with Visual Impairment with Multiple Disabilities in China 

Gleason Deborah & Peng Xiaguang

NAC 029

Early Diagnosis of Usher Syndrome—Educational Opportunities and Challenges 

Miles Watters Constance

PAC 005

Service Provision to Australians who are Deafblind 

Frances Gentle

PAC 008

Children and students needing specific intervention – a safeguarding of human and habilitation needs from a developmental orientation/mobility perspective

Michael Ocean

PAC 017

Moving Together – Collaboration towards Orientation and Mobility with children who have MDVI

Lil Anne Deverell

WA 016

Counting on sight: visual impairments among children with developmental disabilities 

Jacob Namita &
Anil Prabhakar

WA 060

A majority within a minority: Services for Multi Disabled Visually Impaired Children 

Mishra Sumitra

WA 066

Service for Multi-Disabilities and Visual Impairment (MDVI) in Nepal

Madhav Prasad Aryal

WA 088

Inclusive Education for children with Deafblind 

L. Shanmugam

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 099

Using ICT for the multiply disabled visually impaired

Marjolein Smit,
Dick Lunenborg & Joost Hartveldt

NAC 032

A Study of Deaf-Blind Demographics and Services in Canada

Stan Munroe &
Jane Sayer

WA 036

Strategies for change: Cortical visual impairment in India, Developing of service delivery programs

Gandhi Sanjay Dipti

 

 

 

 

 


 

14. NEW / INNOVATIVE SERVICE MODELS

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 027

The Integrated Comprehensive Eye service Project for Visually Impaired Children: Pilot Program 

Doaa Mabrouk Farid

AFR 043

CBR: a vehicle for children with disabilities to a right and access to education

Kassa Gebremedhin Tigabu

EA 037

The Impact of Education Resource Centres on the Psychological Well-being of the Visually Impaired Students in Higher Education 

Grace Chan

EA 069

Accrediting  Vocational Training for the Blind in Malaysia  

Wong Yoon Loong

EUR 029

The ONCE Education Service’s intervention model 

Laine Mouliaá Luz

EUR 076

Special educational courses for visually impaired students coming from the mainstreamed schools; Service Models of the School for the Visually Impaired in Jyväskylä, Finland 

Hannikainen Tarja

EUR 081

A school for all.  The new role of a resource centre when all visually impaired pupils in the country (Norway) are in local inclusive schools

Forsbak Øystein

LA 053

Sexuality and Visual Limitations

Ixa Maria Delgado Salas

WA 001

Impact Assessment of CBR Programmes in India

Dwivedi Somesh

WA 038

Equality of Access to Education

Ursula Nighat Jeddy

 

 

 


 

15. PERSONNEL PREPARATION – TEACHER EDUCATION / OTHER PROFESSIONALS

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 005

MHLVI – Methodology in handling learners with visual impairment

Paul R. Sitima

AFR 018

Important in education for students with visual impairment  

Latim Matenje & Octavian Chiyembekezo Kadzitche

AFR 047

In-service training for teachers and other service providers of visually impaired students with multiple disabilities

Mbuhaleni Obert Maguvhe

EA 029

Curriculum for teacher preparation courses in the area of visual impairment in Vietnam

Nguyen Hiep Thuong

NAC 004

The National Center for Leadership in Visual Impairment: A Model for Consideration in Other Countries  

Kathleen M. Huebner

NAC 012

In Search of Imperfection 

Caran Karolina

NAC 014

Online Professional Development and Technology Training Opportunities for Educators of Students with Visual Impairments

McAvoy C Constance & Wadsworth Anne

WA 027

Strategies for Re-Inclusion 

J.P. Singh

WA 044

Inclusion and Teacher Preparation

Nouman Nouman Asmaa

WA 082

The forgotten half of change in Care for Blindness and the Blind - A proposed Model 

Ahmed Ahmed Rafat Hassan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 035

Preparing Professionals for the Visually Impaired
in the Academy of Special Education in Warsaw, Poland

Lobacz  Elzbieta

LA 001

Portrayals of  the blind in art history: shaping conceptions of blindness

Reily Lucia

LA 026

Extension Learning - New Horizons

Mary Valera

LA 032

Low vision and rehabilitation: knowledge of ophthalmology residents - Preliminary study

Nobre Rubo de Souza Maria Inês & Temporini; Montilha; Gasparetto;Ka  Rita; Ietto; Freire; Kara-Jose Edméa; Rita; MariaElizabete; Newton

NAC 001

Assistive Technology for Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom

Pa Kelley

WA 087

Challenges and Opportunities in Special Teacher Training Programme through Distance Mode 

B.C. Mahapatra

 

 


 

16. PROFESSIONAL (MULTI-DISCIPLINARY) COLLABORATION

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

PAC 007

Supervision as a Transformative Process for More than Just the Service Provider

Ocean Michael

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

NAC 022

The Advisor Web Site-A  Medical, Educational and Parent Collaboration

Ross  Ann

WA 045

New Dimension in Vocational Rehabilitation

Panchal Motilal Harish

 

 


 

17. REBUILDING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY WAR OR NATIONAL DISASTERS

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EUR 027

SARAJEVO, A History of Reconstruction

Valls Alsedá Conxita

EUR 094

Do you have a right to work in my country? 

Richard Hawkes

WA 067

Rebuilding Educational System in countries affected by War or National Disasters

Pushpa Raj Sapkota

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

WA 055

Access for quality of teaching of a war affected blind school in Sri Lanka

Dhanapala T.D.T.L. & Alwis K.A.C.

 


 

18  WORKING WITH FAMILIES

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 001

Working with families in Malawi towards education

Joyce Kanyong’o

EUR 080

The Importance of Early Intervention in Developing Strategies for Families of
Pre-school Children with Visual Impairment

Sainsbury Gwyneth Wendy

PAC 023

Parents Perspectives

Karen Stobbs & Barbara Whitley

PAC 024

The Future Organization Today

Karen Stobbs & Barbara Whitley

WA 065

Perception of parental behaviour and its impact on academic achievement of visually impaired

Kanagala Uma

 

 

 

 

B.    POSTERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

EA 063

Transitioning Children from home to Blind Schools in Cambodia.

Graham Taylor & Vibol Nuon

WA 080

Social Stereotypes and Attitudes Towards Dissability

Siddhant K. Mishra

 

 

 

 


 

19  MIXED TOPICS

 

 

A.    PAPERS

 

Abstract

No.

Title of the Paper

Author(s)

AFR 014

Low Vision Children in Regular classrooms in Winnebba, Ghana

Mawutor Avoke,

Yao Yekple,

Daniel Dogbe &

Vincent Mamah

AFR 021

Early Childhood Intervention

Philip K. Bediako

AFR 038

Creating educational equality for women and girls of marginal-marginalized population and the handicapped: - A study of Mbororo community in Cameroon.

Muh Peter Chiakom