The Impact of the Perspectives of Teachers and Parents on the Literacy Media Selections for Independent Study of Students who are Visually Impaired

This study explored the choices of literacy media for independent study of students with visual impairments. The predictors that were taken into account were teachers’ use of technology, experience in teaching, and mastery of braille and the knowledge of braille of students, parents, and close friends.

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