Preface

This guide is the sixth in the Series on Guides for Special Education published by Unesco. The guides, which are intended for teachers, parents and community workers, aim at stimulating discussion on basic knowledge, methods and techniques relevant to the education of handicapped persons, and offer practical advice for action in this field. Although the guide is meant to promote and develop educa-tional support to visually impaired pupils in the ordinary school, the information, skills and activities covered are just as valuable to teachers working in special school settings. However, it is hoped that the orientations provided in the guide will encourage both teachers as well as the system or organization to which they are attached to consider placement of and educational support to visually impaired pupils in the ordinary school. The views and opinions expressed in this guide are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Unesco. Earlier topics in the Series