e. However, T. Aston (1990) found “the lack of self- esteem suffered by the visually impaired is very real in a public setting” . It is also reported that ”subjects improved in independent functioning, self-image, and self-esteem” after certain evaluations from specialists (Elliott, & Kuyk, 1994). This would tend to support the idea that positive reinforcement leads to higher self-esteem. There are many programs available for the visually impaired to assist in their integration into society after losing their vision. Some of these programs are helpful in teaching the skills necessary for the blind individual to increase his awareness of the public’s attitude toward his condition. Some are geared toward the mobility issue only. The most successful programs are those that target both of the aforementioned challenges. Farish (1994) found that “subjects made significant gains in both capacity and mode of performance in all of the skill areas” . These gains were experienced after completing an independent living services program.It is difficult to find a single research study that covers the problem associated with the recognition that a blind person can communicate verbally when he or she is with another person.The focus of the research in this paper will be to isolate this subject and report whether people see a blind person as being able to communicate verbally as well. Chapter IIIDesign of StudyIntroductionVisually impaired individuals face many challenges in their daily lives. One significant problem they must overcome is the belief that they somehow are unable to communicate effectively in a public setting. This chapter will discuss the procedure for this study, the population, sample size, the instrument the researcher will use to collect the data and how the data will be analyzed.ProcedureThe procedure followed to conduct this study will be simple field observation. The visually impair...
