[Nfbnet-members-list] National Federation of the Blind Publishes New Issue of The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research

Blake, Lou Ann LBlake at nfb.org
Thu Dec 13 19:30:39 UTC 2018


The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) published Volume 8, Number 2 of The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research (JBIR) on December 13, 2018. You can access the table of contents and articles in this issue at JBIR Vol. 8 No. 2<https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir18/jbir0802tc.html>.

Research manuscripts included in this issue are:

*       The Impact of Attitudes and Access to Mentors on the Interest in STEM for Teens and Adults who are Blind. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., and Arielle M. Silverman, Ph.D.

*       Improving Student Self-Efficacy: The Role of Inclusive and Innovative Out of School Programming for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments. Kathleen M. Farrand, Natalie Shaheen, Tiffany Wild, Julia Averil, and Danene Fast.

*       Experiences of Students who are Visually Impaired Receiving Services by Disabilities Support Services (DSS) Offices in Higher Education Institutions. Silvia M. Correa-Torres, Paula Conroy, Amber Rundle-Kahn, and Tara Brown-Ogilvie.

Professional practice articles included in this issue are:

*       Field Classes in Residential Adjustment to Blindness Training Programs. Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB.

*       Transportation Accessibility: Exploring the Input of Individuals Who are Blind to Create an In-Service Training for Bus Drivers. Danene K. Fast.

Other scholarly work included in this issue:

*       Evaluation Report: Sensational Activities in Summer Science 2017. Donna Posont, Jason Meddaugh, Fred Wurtzel, and Lydia Schuck

JBIR is the NFB's free, open-access, online-only professional journal that publishes peer-reviewed, original research manuscripts, and professional practice articles that deal with all aspects of blindness other than the medical. Practice-based articles that share the author's expertise in how best-practices can improve education and rehabilitation outcomes are strongly encouraged. To learn more about JBIR and how to become an author or peer reviewer, please visit the JBIR Home Page<http://nfb-jbir.libraryhost.com/index.php/JBIR>.

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Jernigan Institute
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2221| lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>


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