“Program for Partners”: Support Groups for Partners of Adults with Visual Impairments

This study of time-limited support groups attended by partners of individuals with visual impairments found that participation increased the attendees’ knowledge of their visually impaired partners’ situations, improved the quality of communication between the partners, and reduced the sighted partners’ negative appraisal of their role.

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