Survey of Multiply Handicapped, Visually Impaired Children in the Rocky Mountain/Great Plains Region

Abstract

In the fall of 1982, a survey of visually impaired children, from birth to age 12, was conducted in the 11-state Rocky Mountain/Great Plains region. The results indicated that within the population group survey, the majority were multiply handicapped, and that within this group itself, the greatest number were in the mild to moderate range. Data are presented on age ranges of the population, service delivery options currently utilized, vocational and alternative-living potentials, and teacher competencies necessary to effectively serve this population. The implications of the survey for teacher training and service delivery are also discussed.