inition of TermsFor the purpose for this study, the following definitions will be used:Visually impaired – unable to seeSpeech impaired – unable to speakHearing impaired – unable to hearOverview of the ChaptersThis research study is comprised of five chapters containing the following information.Chapter one presents the Introduction. It also contains the statement of the problem and its significance, the hypothesis to be tested, the delimitation of the study, the definition of terms important to this study, and concludes with an overview of the chapters contained.Chapter two will present an in-depth explanation of related literature and research. It will include existing literature and research already completed on the problem and the findings.Chapter three will describe the research procedure, population selection and characteristics, size of the sample, the instrument used, and the treatment of data.Chapter four is the analysis of the data, the interpretation of the data, and its application.Chapter five will include conclusions drawn from the data and its analysis. Also, any conclusions or recommendations to aid future research.Chapter IIReview of Related Literature, ResearchVisually impaired individuals face unique challenges in their everyday life. They are often looked upon as “less than normal.” Attitudes have been maintained over time by negative connotations about these person’s communication abilities. Orientation and mobility challenges are commonplace and are a main concern with blind persons. Thrown into this mix of challenges are the negative reinforcement visually impaired persons receive from the general public. When the visually impaired deal with the public on a day to day basis they are often viewed as unable to think or act normal. They are also viewed as unable to communicate without anothers’ help. Very few studies have been conducted which address this issu...
