ed person will be accompanied by a sighted individual and observation of how the visually impaired person is communicated with will be recorded. Population Sample The sample for this study will be the general population in and around Hempstead and Prairie View, Texas.Sample SizeThe sample size will consist of ten members of the population sample as defined, selected at randomInstrument DesignThe instrument used for data accumulation will be field observation.Description of the InstrumentField observation will be conducted by a visually impaired individual and a sighted person.Treatment of the DataThe data will be analyzed by the researcher using statistical correlation. BibliographyAston T. (1990). Empowering visually impaired people to access their environment. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,45, 247-249.Crudden, Adele & McBrown ,Lynn W.(1999). Barriers to employment: a survey of employed persons who are visually impaired. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,91, 190-195. Elliott, J.L. & Kuyk,T.K. (1994). Self-reported functional and psychosocial outcomes of blind rehabilitation. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,68, 206-212.Farish, J. & Wen,S.S. (1994). Effectiveness of an independent living services program for older persons who are blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,69, 525-531.Kleinschmidt ,Julia J. (1999). Older adults’ perspectives on their successful adjustment to vision loss. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness,90, 182-190.Chapter IVAnalysis of Data and FindingsThis chapter gives a graphic picture of data obtained from field observations. The data obtained was the response the sample population gave when the visual impaired person and the sighted person were met for the first time. Only two responses were noted. Response A was a direct verbal communication to the blind person first. Response B was a direct communication to the sighted person first.Based on the fact t...
