Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind - AER Online
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<strong>Association</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Blind</strong> <strong>and</strong> Visually Impaired<br />
1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440 ? Alex<strong>and</strong>ria, VA 22311-1744 ? (877) 492-2708 or (703) 671-4500 ? Fax: (703) 671-6391 ? www.aerbvi.org<br />
<strong>AER</strong> Journal: Research <strong>and</strong> Practice in Visual Impairment <strong>and</strong> <strong>Blind</strong>ness<br />
A quarterly journal in <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> education <strong>and</strong> rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> persons <strong>of</strong> all<br />
ages with low vision or blindness<br />
Volume 3 Number 2 Spring 2010<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
Deborah Gold, Ph.D.<br />
CNIB<br />
Associate Editors<br />
Adele Crudden, Ph.D.<br />
Mississippi State University<br />
Richard G. Long, Ph.D.<br />
Western Michigan University<br />
Amy R. McKenzie, Ed.D.<br />
Florida State University<br />
Rona Pogrund, Ph.D.<br />
Texas Tech University<br />
<strong>AER</strong> Journal<br />
Editorial Advisory Board<br />
Steven LaGrow, Ed.D.<br />
Massey University<br />
S<strong>and</strong>ra Lewis, Ed.D.<br />
Florida State University<br />
George Zimmerman, Ph.D.<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Pittsburgh<br />
<strong>AER</strong> Staff<br />
Jim G<strong>and</strong>orf, CAE<br />
Executive Director<br />
Ginger Croce<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Membership & Marketing<br />
<strong>AER</strong> Journal: Research <strong>and</strong> Practice in Visual Impairment <strong>and</strong> <strong>Blind</strong>ness (ISSN 1945-5569) is published quarterly by <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Blind</strong> <strong>and</strong> Visually Impaired (<strong>AER</strong>), 1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440,<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>ria, VA 22311-1744, (703) 671-4500, fax (703) 671-6391, journal@aerbvi.org. <strong>AER</strong>, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt<br />
organization, supports pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who provide education <strong>and</strong> rehabilitation services to people with visual impairments,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering pr<strong>of</strong>essional development opportunities, publications, <strong>and</strong> public advocacy. Publishing services provided by<br />
Allen Press, 810 E. 10th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole is prohibited.<br />
Copyright ß 2010 <strong>Association</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Blind</strong> <strong>and</strong> Visually Impaired. Printed in <strong>the</strong> U.S.A.<br />
Contact <strong>AER</strong> <strong>for</strong> copyright permission.<br />
Periodicals postage is paid in Lawrence, KS.<br />
Claims <strong>for</strong> copies lost in <strong>the</strong> mail must be received within 90 days (180 days <strong>for</strong>eign) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> issue date to ensure<br />
replacement at no charge.<br />
The 2010 print subscription rate is $109 per calendar year <strong>for</strong> institutions in <strong>the</strong> U.S., $135 <strong>for</strong> institutions outside <strong>the</strong> U.S.,<br />
including Canada <strong>and</strong> Mexico. Allow six weeks <strong>for</strong> shipment <strong>of</strong> first copy. Single copies are available at $30 in <strong>the</strong> U.S. <strong>and</strong><br />
elsewhere at $40. All amounts are listed <strong>and</strong> payable in U.S. dollars. Contact aerj@allenpress.com <strong>for</strong> more subscription<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
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Visually Impaired, 1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440, Alex<strong>and</strong>ria, VA 22311-1744.<br />
<strong>AER</strong> Journal does not accept responsibility <strong>for</strong> views expressed in articles, reviews, <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r contributions that appear<br />
in its pages. <strong>AER</strong> Journal is a benefit <strong>of</strong> membership in <strong>AER</strong>. Call (877) 492-2708 or (703) 671-4500 <strong>for</strong> membership<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>and</strong> customer service inquiries.<br />
Cover Photo: A low vision student reading large print. Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nepal <strong>Association</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Welfare <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Blind</strong>, www.<br />
nawbnepal.org.