Foundations of rehabilitation counseling with persons who are blind or visually impaired

Synopsis

A ward-winning textbooks from AFB Press, the Foundations Series provides professionals and service providers in the fields of visual impairment and vision rehabilitation with a wealth of information from a variety of disciplines. Designed for use both in the classroom and as essential professional references, these critical texts are a must-have for anyone who needs to know about vision loss.

Rehabilitation professionals have long recognized that the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired are unique and require a special knowledge and expertise for the provision and coordination of effective rehabilitation services. Contributions from more than 25 experts provide essential information on subjects such as functional, medical, vocational and psychological assessments; demographic and cultural issues; placement and employment issues; and the rehabilitation team. Each chapter includes a Learning Activities section that can be used in class assignments or during in-service training. Sample forms, such as a Job Analysis Worksheet, a Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation System Protocol, an Individualized Written Rehabilitation Program, and a Work Environment Visual Demands Report are included in the appendices. An extensive glossary provides easy access to clear definitions of terms.