Additional Resources/References

  1. Bermingham, S. (2005) Reading and Children with Sight Loss, paper presented to the conference on Childhood and Disability: Inclusion in the Mainstream (2005), organised by the
    National Disability Authority, download from: http://www.nda.ie/cntmgmtnew.nsf/
    0/5D5B7CDA80DF742E802570A4005835E3/$File/Siobhan_Bermingham_paper.doc
  2. DiPietro, L.J. (2002) Understanding Usher Syndrome: An Introduction for School Counselors, New York: Helen Keller National Center.
  3. Everson, J. (ed.) (1995) Supporting Young Adults who are Deaf-Blind in their Communities, Baltimore, MD: P. H. Brookes Publishing.
  4. Fighting Blindness: provides information on eye conditions including Usher syndrome, website: http://www.fightingblindness.ie/
  5. Jordan, B. (2000) Functional Implications and Environmental Modifications with Students who have Usher Syndrome, New York: Helen Keller National Center.
  6. Miner, I. and Cioffi, J. (1997) Usher Syndrome in the School Setting, New York: Helen Keller National Center.
  7. Sauerburger, D. (1993) Independence without Sight or Sound, New York: AFB.
  8. Torres, I. and Corn, A.L. (2002) When you have a Visually Handicapped Child in your Classroom: Suggestions for Teachers, New York: AFB.

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