Question 1

Some people who are blind have facial expressions that differ in subtle ways from those who are sighted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Adults who learned braille in childhood as their primary medium for reading are employed at half the rate of those who used print as their primary medium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The legal definition of blindness involves assessment of

Accepted Answer

A) colour perception and visual acuity. 
B) field of vision and depth perception. 
C) visual acuity and field of vision. 
D) depth perception and colour perception. 
A) colour perception and visual acuity. 
B) field of vision and depth perception. 
C) visual acuity and field of vision. 
D) depth perception and colour perception.

Question 4

As a result of improper muscle functioning,Zelda's eyes are misaligned.This description suggests which one of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) strabismus 
B) coloboma 
C) retinitis pigmentosa 
D) nystagmus 
A) strabismus 
B) coloboma 
C) retinitis pigmentosa 
D) nystagmus

Question 5

There appears to be a delay in the very earliest stages of language for some infants with visual impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of people who are legally blind have some useful vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Write a case description of a student who is defined as "legally blind" but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Accepted Answer

Cases will vary but will reflect knowled

Question 8

Which of the following statements about technology that holds relevance for people who are blind or who have low vision is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Finding a specific section of a text is easier with a tape recording than with braille. 
B) Looking up words in a dictionary is easier with a tape recording than with braille. 
C) Computers have not replaced pen and pencil for people who are sighted. 
D) There currently exists an artificial vision system that is more useful than the long cane. 
A) Finding a specific section of a text is easier with a tape recording than with braille. 
B) Looking up words in a dictionary is easier with a tape recording than with braille. 
C) Computers have not replaced pen and pencil for people who are sighted. 
D) There currently exists an artificial vision system that is more useful than the long cane.

Question 9

Oscar,a ninth grader who is blind,uses a device that converts regular print into synthesized speech.What is the machine called?

Accepted Answer

A) Descriptive Video Service 
B) VersaBraille 
C) Kurzweil 1000 
D) Kurzweil Personal Reader 
A) Descriptive Video Service 
B) VersaBraille 
C) Kurzweil 1000 
D) Kurzweil Personal Reader

Question 10

In Canada,of students identified with an exceptionality,those with vision difficulties comprise approximately 20%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Interpretive Exercise
Kelsey and Kyle are middle school students.Kelsey lost her vision as a newborn when she was administered excessive concentrations of oxygen to prevent brain damage.Although she can detect light,she is unable to use sight for learning.Kyle has myopia that is partially corrected by glasses.In fourth grade,his vision began to deteriorate due to retinitis pigmentosa.With glasses,his vision is 20/100 with a field that subtends an angular distance of 15 degrees.
-Kelsey's condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A) congenital cataracts. 
B) retinopathy of prematurity. 
C) coloboma. 
D) infantile glaucoma. 
A) congenital cataracts. 
B) retinopathy of prematurity. 
C) coloboma. 
D) infantile glaucoma.

Question 12

Blindness is one of the most feared conditions,ranked only below cancer and AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

Accepted Answer

A) diabetic retinopathy. 
B) nystagmus. 
C) cortical visual impairment. 
D) retinitis pigmentosa. 
A) diabetic retinopathy. 
B) nystagmus. 
C) cortical visual impairment. 
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 14

Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard,but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook.She may have a refraction problem known as

Accepted Answer

A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) astigmatism. 
D) glaucoma. 
A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) astigmatism. 
D) glaucoma.

Question 15

Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20,Jeff is considered legally blind.This is possible if he has severely restricted

Accepted Answer

A) angular vision. 
B) peripheral vision. 
C) partial vision. 
D) tunnel vision. 
A) angular vision. 
B) peripheral vision. 
C) partial vision. 
D) tunnel vision.

Question 16

The major disadvantage of large-print books is that they

Accepted Answer

A) take up a great deal of storage space. 
B) are not available in libraries. 
C) encourage students to be dependent on them. 
D) take much longer to read. 
A) take up a great deal of storage space. 
B) are not available in libraries. 
C) encourage students to be dependent on them. 
D) take much longer to read.

Question 17

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

Accepted Answer

A) are able to use a magnifying device. 
B) can still read print if it is large enough. 
C) have absolutely no sight. 
D) must use braille or aural methods. 
A) are able to use a magnifying device. 
B) can still read print if it is large enough. 
C) have absolutely no sight. 
D) must use braille or aural methods.

Question 18

Most authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Children spontaneously compensate for poor vision by developing superior listening skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Janice is described as being able to detect some objects in the environment when they are fully lit.This is an example of a skill a teacher might note when performing a

Accepted Answer

A) functional vision assessment. 
B) functional acuity assessment. 
C) visual efficiency assessment. 
D) visual sensitivity assessment. 
A) functional vision assessment. 
B) functional acuity assessment. 
C) visual efficiency assessment. 
D) visual sensitivity assessment.

Some people who are blind have facial expressions that differ in subtle ways from those who are sighted.

Adults who learned braille in childhood as their primary medium for reading are employed at half the rate of those who used print as their primary medium.

The legal definition of blindness involves assessment of

As a result of improper muscle functioning,Zelda's eyes are misaligned.This description suggests which one of the following conditions?

There appears to be a delay in the very earliest stages of language for some infants with visual impairments.

The majority of people who are legally blind have some useful vision.

Write a case description of a student who is defined as "legally blind" but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Which of the following statements about technology that holds relevance for people who are blind or who have low vision is true?

Oscar,a ninth grader who is blind,uses a device that converts regular print into synthesized speech.What is the machine called?

In Canada,of students identified with an exceptionality,those with vision difficulties comprise approximately 20%.

Blindness is one of the most feared conditions,ranked only below cancer and AIDS.

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard,but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook.She may have a refraction problem known as

Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20,Jeff is considered legally blind.This is possible if he has severely restricted

The major disadvantage of large-print books is that they

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

Most authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

Children spontaneously compensate for poor vision by developing superior listening skills.

Janice is described as being able to detect some objects in the environment when they are fully lit.This is an example of a skill a teacher might note when performing a

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Exam 11: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Some people who are blind have facial expressions that differ in subtle ways from those who are sighted.

Adults who learned braille in childhood as their primary medium for reading are employed at half the rate of those who used print as their primary medium.

The legal definition of blindness involves assessment of

As a result of improper muscle functioning,Zelda's eyes are misaligned.This description suggests which one of the following conditions?

There appears to be a delay in the very earliest stages of language for some infants with visual impairments.

The majority of people who are legally blind have some useful vision.

Write a case description of a student who is defined as "legally blind" but has low vision from an educational perspective.

Which of the following statements about technology that holds relevance for people who are blind or who have low vision is true?

Oscar,a ninth grader who is blind,uses a device that converts regular print into synthesized speech.What is the machine called?

In Canada,of students identified with an exceptionality,those with vision difficulties comprise approximately 20%.

Blindness is one of the most feared conditions,ranked only below cancer and AIDS.

A hereditary disease that usually causes the field of vision to narrow and also affects night vision is

Clara has good vision for assignments written on the blackboard,but she has difficulty with the print in her textbook.She may have a refraction problem known as

Even though he has visual acuity of 20/20,Jeff is considered legally blind.This is possible if he has severely restricted

The major disadvantage of large-print books is that they

For educational purposes,individuals who are blind

Most authorities recommend the use of guide dogs as the most efficient mobility aid for most persons who are blind.

Children spontaneously compensate for poor vision by developing superior listening skills.

Janice is described as being able to detect some objects in the environment when they are fully lit.This is an example of a skill a teacher might note when performing a

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters