Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and needs for the use of simplified manual sign for communication of students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities. Method: Focus group interviews were conducted with 6 special teachers and 7 parents of students with disabilities. Results: The results of this research were summarized into 3 main themes and 12 sub-themes as follows; (1) Communication reality with students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities-communication difficulties with limited expression, one's own efforts to communicate, (2) Awareness and attitude toward simplified manual sign as a means of communication-positive recognition, negative perception, (3) Need for support to develop simplified manual sign-consideration for development area and contents, consideration for simplified manual sign, need for support to use simplified manual sign-efforts to expand utilization, policy and institutional support needs. Conclusion: Participants experienced difficulties in communicating with students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities due to limited expression. As a result, they showed various demands and high expectations for the use of simplified manual sign.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 25-47 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Physical, Multiple and Health Disabilities |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2019 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 Korean Journal of Physical, Multiple and Health Disabilities.All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Augmentative alternative communication (aac)
- Simplified manual sign for communication
- Students with visual and multiple disabilities
- Unaided symbol system