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SPE G 623 - Psychosocial Aspects of Visual Impairment


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Psychosocial Aspects of Visual Impairment

Valerie Haven , Ph.D.

Special Education
University of Massuchetts - Boston

Course Structure: Hour long classes - four times a week

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Course Description

This course investigates the psychosocial aspects of vision loss. Coping techniques and issues of self-esteem are explored, along with principles of self-determination. Other topics include the psychosocial aspects of personal life management such as orientation and mobility, use of volunteers, sexuality, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Psychosocial issues specific to people from diverse cultures are also addressed.

Copyright 2008, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. Haven, V. (2007, May 08). Psychosocial Aspects of Visual Impairment. Retrieved August 20, 2008, from University of Massachusetts Boston Web site: http://ocw.umb.edu/speg/speg-623. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Creative Commons License