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APPENDICES

Appendix - 1

LEVEL OF ADJUSTMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION TO GANDHIAN VALUES—A STUDY AMONG EDUCATED

VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH

I . SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Place

Part-1

Respondent No:

1.1 Chennai

1.2 Thiruchirapall i1.3 Madurai

1.4 Coimbatore

2. Respondent’s el igibi l i ty:

2.1 Visually impaired with in the defini t ion.

2.2 13 to 35 years of age

2.3 Has no mari tal problems

2.4 Has no health problems

II . PERSONAL DATA

3. Name of the respondent and address

4. Age

5. Gender5.1 Male 5.2 Female

6. Mari tal s tatus : 6.1 Single 6.2 Married

7. Religion : 7.1 Hindu 7.2 Muslim 7.3 Christ ian7.4 A.O

I . Community 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5S.C S.T B.C M.B.C O.C

III . DISABILITY DETAILS

9. Information on causes : 9.1 9.2 9.3Congenital Adventi t iousAdventi t ious

sudden loss degenerat ive

10. Nature of impairment : 10.1 10.2 10.3Total Loss Loss in Loss in

acuity field

11. Age at onset

12. Durat ion of impairment

IV. EDUCATION, ECONOMIC STATUS AND ABILITIES

13. Respondent category

14. If you are a s tudent , at what : class you are at present?

13.1 Student

13.2 Vocational t rainee

13.3 Employed

13.4 Self - employed

13.5 Unemployed

15. If you are a vocational t rainee: in what t rade you have training at present ?

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16. What is your highesteducational qualif icat ion ?

16.1 High school 16.2 Higher secondary

16.3 Graduate 16.4 Post graduate

17. Do you have any vocational qualif icat ion ?

17.1 Yes 17.2 No

18. If yes, in which trade ?

19. If you are employed where do you work ?

20. What work you do ?

21. Are you sat isf ied with your work ?

21.1 Fully sat isf ied 21.2 Part ly sat isf ied

21.3 Not sat isf ied

22. If you are self-employed what business you do ?

23. Are you sat isf ied with : 23.1 Fully sat isf ied 23.2 Part ly sat isf iedthis business ?

23.3 Not sat isf ied

24. What is your family income per month ?

24.1 < 2000 24.2 2001 -4000

24.3 4001 -6000 24.4 6001-8000

24.5 8001 - 10000 24.6 10001 <

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25. Have you received any training : in mobil i ty or dai ly l iving skil ls from any inst i tut ion ?

25.1 Yes 25.2 No

26. If yes, in what area you can function independently ?

S. No. Area Fullyindependent

Part lyindependent

Noindependence

26.1 Use of white cane and independent t ravel

26.1.1 26.1.2 26.1.3

26.2 Attending to dai ly needs

26.2.1 26.2.2 26.2.3

26.3 House hold act ivi t ies

26.3.1 26.3.2 26.3.3

27. Any other information

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Part - 2

NOTTINGHAM ADJUSTMENT SCALE

SECTION - A : ANXIETY / DEPRESSION N = Not at all; n = No more than usual; m = Rather more than usual;

M = Much more than usual. (Recently = In the last few weeks )

1. Have you recently been feeling run down and out of sorts ?

N

4

n

3

m

2

M

1

2. Have you recently felt that you are ill ? 4 3 2 1

3. Have you recently felt constantly under strain ? 4 3 2 1

4. Have you recently found everything getting on top of you ?

4 3 2 1

5. Have you recently been feeling nervous or strung up all the time ?

4 3 2 1

6. Have you been thinking of yourself as a worthless person?

4 3 2 1

7. Have you felt that life is entirely hopeless ? 4 3 2 1

8. Have you felt that life is not worth living ? 4 3 2 1

9. Have you been thinking of the possibility of doing away with yourself?

4 3 2 1

10. Have you recently found at times you couldn’t do anything because your nerves were so bad ?

4 3 2 1

11. Have you recently found yourself wishing that you were dead and away from it all ?

4 3 2 1

12. Have you recently found that the idea of taking your life kept coming into mind ?

4 3 2 1

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SECTION - B : SELF - ESTEEM

Client must agree / disagree with the following statementsA - Strongly agree; a - Agree; * = Don’t know; d = Disagree; D = Strongly disagree

1. On the whole, I am satisfied with my self.

A

5

a

4

*

3

d

2

D

1

2. At times I think I am no good at all. 1 2 3 4 5

3. I am able to do things as well as most other people.

5 4 3 2 1

4. I certainly feel useless at times. 1 2 3 4 5

5. I feel that I do not have much to be proud of.

1 2 3 4 5

6. 1 feel that I am a person of worth; at least on an equal plane with others.

5 4 3 2 1

7. I wish I could have more respect for myself.

1 2 3 4 5

8. All in all, I’m inclined to feel that I’m a failure.

1 2 3 4 5

9. I take a positive attitude towards myself. 5 4 3 2 1

SECTION - C : ATTITUDES

Client must agree / disagree with t le following statements

A a * d D

1. Visually impaired people are used to failing at most things they do.

1 2 3 4 5

2. Most visually impaired people are constantly worried about what might happen to them.

. 2 3 4 5

3. Most visually impaired people keep a lot of things to themselves.

1 2 3 4 5

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4. Most visually impaired people feel that they are worthless.

1 2 3 4 5

5. Visually impaired people are generally more easily upset than sighted people.

1 2 3 4 5

6. Most visually impaired people are dissatisfied with themselves.

1 2 3 4 5

7. Most visually impaired people believe that sight loss is the worst thing that could happen to them.

1 2 3 4 5

SECTION - D : LOCUS OF CONTROL

Client must agree / disagree with the following statementsA a * d D

1. It’s what I can do to help myself that’s really going to make all the difference.

5 4 3 2 1

2. It’s up to me to make sure, I make the best of my future in these circumstances.

5 4 3 2 1

3. My own contribution to my rehabilitation doesn’t amount too much.

1 2 3 4 5

4. I have little or no control over my progress from now on.

1 2 3 4 5

SECTION - E : ACCEPTANCE

Client must agree / disagree with t le following statementsA a d D

1. Because of my eye problems, I feel miserable most of the time.

1 2 3 4 5

2. It makes me feel very bad to see all the things sighted people can do which I cannot.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Because of my eye problem, I have little to offer other people. |

1 2 3 4 5

4. Because of my eye problem, other people’s lives have more meaning than my own.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I feel satisfied with my abilities, and my eye problem doesn’t bother me too much.

5 4 3 2 1

6. Almost every area of life is closed to me because of my eye problem.

1 2 3 4 5

7. My eye problem prevents me from doing just about everything I really want to do and from being the kind of person I really want to be.

1 2 3 4 5

8. In just about everything, my eye problem is so annoying that I can’t enjoy anything.

1 2 3 4 5

9. Often there are times when I think about my eye problem, and it upsets me so much that I am unable to think of or do anything else.

5 4 3 2 1

SECTION -F : SELF - EFFICACY

Client must agree / disagree with t le following statementsA a * d D

L I give up on things before completing them.

1 2 3 4 5

2. If something looks too complicated, I will not even bother to try.

1 2 3 4 5

3. When I decided to do something, I go right to work on it.

5 4 3 2 1

4. When trying to learn something new, I soon give up if I am not initially successful.

1 2 3 4 5

5. I avoid trying to learn new things when they look too difficult for me.

1 2 3 4 5

6. Failure just makes me try harder. 5 4 3 2 1

7. I give up easily. 1 2 3 4 5

8. I do not seen capable of dealing with most problems that come up in life.

1 2 3 4 5

SECTION - G : ATTRIBUTIONAL STYLE

Client must indicate how often the statements refer to himA = Always; B = Often; C = Sometimes; D = Rarely; E = b

herselfever

A B C D E

1. Any successes I have had have been due to good fortune.

] 2 3 4 5

2. When things go wrong it’s because of circumstances beyond my control.

1 2 3 4 5

3. Any successes I’ve had have been due to outside influences.

1 2 3 4 5

4. Any successes I’ve had have been due to the fact that circumstances have happened to be right.

1 2 3 4 5

5. If things go well it’s just good luck. 1 2 3 4 5

6. If things go well it’s because the system helped me.

1 2 3 4 5

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Part - 3

ASSESSMENT ON SUBSCRIPTION TO GANDHIAN VALUES The following statements contain values of Mahathma Gandhi. Please listen to these statements carefully and reply freely whether you agree to these statements to full extent or to some extent or you do not agree.

S. No. Value statementsAgree to

full extentAgree to

some extent

Do not agree

01.

Truth

02 01 00It will be a mistake to utter lies despite the outcome would be beneficial to others.

02. Truth alone will triumph. 02 01 00

03. Truth is equivalent to God. 02 01 00

04.

Ahimsa/ Non-violence

02 01 00For any common problem non-violent resistance will yield good results.

05. Armed revolution will not be a remedy for people’s problems.

02 01 00

06. To kill animals for food is also a mistake. 02 01 00

07.

Love

02 01 00Love is God.

08. Return good for the evils. 02 01 00

09. One should give-up the benefit he enjoys if it causes hindrance to others.

02 01 00

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full extent

Agree to some

extent

Do not agree

10.

Peace

02 01 00It will be good for the countries to spend for development work rather than buying nuclear weapon.

11. It is a mistake to go on war with neighbouring countries to get border issues settled.

02 01 00

12. It will not yield good results for small countries to fight when super powers invade.

02 01 00

13.

Sarvodaya /Welfare of all

02 01 00We should welcome only those policies and programs that will do good for all people.

14. We should reject the policies and programs, however revolutionary they are, if they are harmful to a minority group.

02 01 00

15. Inequality can be removed through giving equal pay to all. 02 01 00

16.

Shanti Sena / Peace brigade

02 01 00Organizing a peace brigade similar to police force and involve the same in development work will be beneficial.

17. All youth should join if a peace brigade is set-up.

02 01 00

18. Peace brigade will even settle law and order problems.

02 01 00

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full extent

Agree to some extent

Do not agree

19.

Satyagraha / Truth force

02 01 00Policies and laws that are anti people can be corrected through non-cooperation.

20. It will only be beneficial to tolerate sufferings for the cause of policies.

02 01 00

21. An equal society can be created through non-violent revolution of the people.

02 01 00

22.

Voluntary poverty

02 01 00Through voluntary acceptance of simple life, the rich can help in emancipation of the poor.

23. Accumulation of excess wealth is stealing other man’s belongings.

02 01 00

24.

Bread labour

02 01 00Intellectual labour is no way superior to manual labour.

25. The food eaten without giving physical labour is stolen food.

02 01 00

26.

Control of palate

02 01 00Eating luxurious food is like stealing other man’s share.

27. Vegetarian food is the best. 02 01 00

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full extent

Agree to some extent

Do notagree

28.

Swadeshi

02 01 00Using kadhi cloths will help the poor weavers.

29. We should use only the goods produced in our own country. 02 01 00

30.

Respect for all religion

02 01 00One need to have faith in his own religion.

31. We should respect all religion equal. 02 01 00

32.

Untouchability

02 01 00Determination of one’s status based on his birth is injustice.

33. We can eradicated untouchability fully. 02 01 00

34.

Means and ends

02 01 00We should not accept wrong means despite that would only bring good ends.

35.

Celibacy

02 01 00It is good for the married to follow celibacy, for the welfare of their families.

36.Women’s emancipation

02 01 00Women can function equal to men in all areas.

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full extent

Agree to some

extent

Do not agree

37.

Nature cure

02 01 00Nature cure is better than allopathic medicine.

38.

Democracy

02 01 00Representative form of govt, is the best for the nation.

39.

Non-drinking

02 0100Drinking for happiness or even

as medicine is wrong.

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Part - 4

OPINION - PRACTICABILITY AND SUITABILITY OF GANDHIAN VALUES

Please give brief answers for the following questions

01. Do you think that common people can follow the values and teachings of Mahathma Gandhi in their ordinary life ?

Yes / No

1.1. If yes, how ?

.2 If no, why ?

02. Do you think that the values of Gandhi can help a person in his individual ’ emancipation ?

Yes / No

2.1 If yes, how ?

2.2 If no, why ?

03. Do you believe that Gandhian values can help solve present day inequalities in society ?

Yes/No

3.1 If yes, how ?

3.2 Ifno,why?

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04. Do you believe that the Gandhian values will give a solution to the present day economic problems ?

Yes / No4.1 If yes, how ?

4.2 If no, why ?

05. Do you believe that through Gandhian values internal peace can be ensured ?

Yes / "No5.1 If yes, how ?

5.2 If no, why ?

6.1 Do you believe that the Gandhian values can give a solution to present day Political problems ?


6.2 If no, why ?

07. Do you believe that the Gandhian values will aid to international peace ?

Yes / No

7.1 If yes, how ?

08. Would you like to follow the values of Gandhi fully in your life


8.2 If no, why ?

09. Do you think that Gandhi was the Greatest leader ?

Yes/No

9.1 If yes, how ?

9.2 If no, why ?

10. Through which source you have learned Gandhi’s teachings ?

11.Any other information.

Date: Signature

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GLOSSARYAppendix - 2

Acuity

Adventitious Visual Impairment

Ahimsa

Antyodaya

Aparigraha

Ashram

Ashramites

Bhagavad Gita

Bharat Mata

Brahmacharya

Braille

Brailler

Caste System

Charkha

Congenital Visual Impairment

Sharpness of vision.

A condition of visual impairment that occurs to people who have lost vision at some time after the first years of life; they usually have some visual memory.

Non-injury, Non-violence.

Welfare of the last/lowliest.

Non-possession of wealth.

A place where people live in a simple, self reliant style mostly in a rural atmosphere, usually drawn together by a religious leader or a development philosopher.

Inmates of an Ashram.

The Holy book of Hindus.

Mother India.

Celibacy.

A script of embossed dots used by the visually impaired.

A device used for writing Braille.

A system of social hierarchy in India.

Spinning wheel.

Visual impairment by birth or acquired during early childhood; they do not retain any visual memory.

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Daily Living Skills

Dana

Etiological Classification

Field of Vision

Functional Classification

Gandhian

Harijans

Iiimsa

Home Management Skills

Karma Yoga

ICaruna

Khadi

Kudai Khidmatgar

Loss in Visual Acuity

Loss in Visual Field

A group skills taught to visually impaired persons to attend to daily tasks independently.

Gift.

Classification made on causative factors.

The space in which a person can see while the eye is fixing or gazing steadily at a target in the direct line of vision, including all peripheral or indirect vision.

Classification made on residual visual abilities.

Reflecting the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.

Children of God, Gandhi’s term for untouchables.

Opposite of non-violence, Violence.

A group of skills taught to visually impaired persons to independently attend to their household activities.

The yoga of action.

Companion.

Hand spun cloth.

Peace brigade formed by Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

Loss in clarity of vision.

Loss of vision either in centre or in the periphery of the visual field.

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Low Vision

Mahabaratha

Mahatma

Mobility

Orientation

Panchayat

Panchayat Raj

Retinities Pigmentosa

Sarvanasa

Sarvodaya

Sat-Chit-Anand

Satya

Satyagraha

Satyagrahi

Shanti Dal

Shanti Sena

Shlokas

Sighted Guide Techniques

Snellen Chart

Loss in visual acuity or in the field to an extent of > 6/18 or 20 0.

One of the epics of India.

A great soul.

- Ability to move from one place to the other.

Ability to locate oneself in an environment.

Village council consisting of five men.

A system of local self government in India.

A group of retinal diseases.

Total annihilation.

- Welfare of all.

Truth - knowledge - bli ss.

Truth, being.

Truth force, Non-violent resistance.

One who practices Satyagraha.

Peace Brigade.

Peace brigade.

Verses.

- A group of techniques used by sighted persons to escort the visually impaired.

A chart used for measuring the visual acuity.

Swadeshi

Swaraj

Total Vision Loss

Trusteeship

White Cane

Of indigenous origin, service to one’s immediate neighbours.

Home rule.

Visual impairment with no perception of light.

Complete renunciation of ownership.

A light weight metal or wooden cane used as a mobility aid by the visually impaired.

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TIME SCHEDULE

S. No. PARTICULARS DAYS/HOURS

01. Number of working days 50

02. Number of working hours per day 07

03. Number of hours for input sessions 318

04. Number of hours for assessment and evaluation 32

05. Total number of working hours 350

06. Suggested working hours in a day F.N. 09.00-13.00

A.N. 14.00-17.00

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COURSE CONTENT ABSTRACT

S. No. PARTICULARS HOURS

01. INTAKE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION1.1 Intake formalities1.2 Assessment and evaluation

0723

30

02. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY2.1. Sighted guide technique2.2. Cane with sighted guide2.3. Orientation skills2.4. Cane technique and travel

15031063

91

03. DAILY LIVING SKILLS 15

04. HOME MANAGEMENT4.1. Household activities4.2. Kitchen activities

2525

50

05. GANDHIAN VALUES 35

06. FIRST AID AND SIMPLE MEDICARE 03

07. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION 45

08. USE OF AIDS AND APPLIANCES 06

09. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING 12

10. BRAILLE 45

11. TYPING/INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER 18

TOTAL 350

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01. INTAKE , ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ( 30 hrs.)

S. No. SUBJECT HOURS

1.1. Intake formalities 07

1.1.1 Registration 01

1.1.2 Interview 01

1.1.3 Admission formalities 01

1.1.4 Recording case history 01

1.1.5 Admission in the hostel 01

1.1.6 Contact with instructors 01

1.1.7 Meeting staff members 01

1.2. Assessment and evaluation 23

1.2.1 Assessment on pre-intervention status

a. Physical fitness testb. Pre- intervention tools administration

0203

05

1.2.2 Assessment on post intervention status

a. Physical fitness testb. Post-intervention tools administrationc. Practical test on O&Md. Practical test on DLSe. Practical test on HMf. Drop off

020302020207

18

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02. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY ( 91 hrs.)


2.1 Sighted guide techniques 15

2.1.1 Hassles, dangers in environment Sighted guide technique theory

01

2.1.2 Establishing contactsa. Gripb. Stancec. Movementd. Accepting and refusing help

04

2.1.3 Speed control 01

2.1.4 Change sides 01

2.1.5 Turnsa. Invert turnb. Turn around

02

2.1.6 Narrow space 01

2.1.7 Sitting on chaira. Single chairb. Row of chairsc. In front of a table

02

2.1.8 Doorways 01

2.1.9 Ascending and descending a staircase 02

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2.2 Cane with sighted guide 03

2.2.1 Gun position 01

2.2.2 Diagonal technique 01

2.2.3 Placement of cane 01

2.3 Orientation skills 10

2.3.1 Square off 01

2.3.2 Body protection (upper and lower) 01

2.3.3 Lining up and trailing 01

2.3.4 Trailing with upper body protection 01

2.3.5 Search patterna. Circular methodb. Grid methodc. Crab method

02

2.3.6 Room familiarizationa. Clockwise directionb. Gridline methodc. Straight methodd. Partition method

04

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2.4 Cane technique and travel 63

2.4.1 Touch Techniquea. Positionb. Arcc. Rhythmd. Movement

05

2.4.2 Touch and tap technique 02

2.4.3 Touch and drag technique 02

2.4.4 Three point touch technique 02

2.4.5 Drag and drag technique 02

2.4.6 Ascending and descending techniques 02

2.4.7 Avoiding obstacles 03

2.4.8 Following the shoreline 03

2.4.9 Indoor cane techniques 03

2.4.10 Outdoor cane techniquesa. Landmarksb. Cluesc. Sensory training

020203

07

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S. No. SUBJECT HOURS j

2.4.11 Road crossinga. Intended crossingb. Crossing at traffic lightsc. Pedestrian crossing

07

2.4.12 Travelling in a vehiclea. Autob. Carc. Busd. Cycle/Bikee. Trainf. Rural cart/Cycle rickshaw

10

2.4.13 Moving in a crowded area 03

2.4.14 Moving in an unknown building 03

2.4.15 Moving in an unknown area 03

2.4.16 Moving in a rural area 06

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03. DAILY LIVING SKILLS (15 hrs.)


3.1 Brushing 01

3.2 Eye, nose, ear cleaning and washing face 01

3.3 Using toilet 01

3.4 Shaving/ Menstrual hygiene 01

3.5 Applying cosmeticsa. Applying powderb. Wearing bindhic. Wearing flowerd. Lipstick and nail polish

01

3.6 Bathing /use of turmeric powder 01

3.7 Combing and taking care of hair 01

3.8 Nail cutting 01

3.9 Eating etiquette and skills 03

3.10 Dressing 02

3.11 Polishing shoes/ Wearing of different foot wear 01

3.12 Signature using a guide 01

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04. HOME MANAGEMENT ( 50 hrs.)


4.1 Household activities 25

4.1.1 Closing windows, doors, cupboards and almirah and locking

01

4.1.2 Maintaining the housea. Sweepingb. Moppingc. Cleaning rooms and windowsd. Cleaning the floor with water

05

4.1.3 Arranging and cleaning furniture, bed and shelves

04

4.1.4 Washing clothesa. Fetching waterb. Clothes identificationc. Washing clothesd. Drying clothese. Ironing clothesf. Folding clothes

06

4.1.5 Needleworka. Use of scissorsb. Needle and thread workc. Mendingd. Button stitching

04

4.1.6 Lighting candle and lamp 02

4.1.7 Use of simple electrical appliances, telephone instrument and safety measures

01

4.1.8 Handling of infants and basic elements of infant care

02

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S. No.SUBJECT

HOURS

4.2 Kitchen activities 25

4.2.1 Identification of household articles 01

4.2.2 Money identification 01

4.2.3 Shopping and labelling 04

4.2.4 Using kitchen equipmentsa. Sievingb. Measuringc. Weighingd. Grinding and mixing

05

4.2.5 Cleaning cooking vessels and dining utensils

01

4.2.6 Washing vegetables and other cooking items

01

4.2.7 Cutting vegetables 02

4.2.8 Preparation for cooking 01

4.2.9 Lighting stove 01

4.2.10 Cooking fooda. Coffee/Teab. Rice /Chapattic. Sambar and rasamd. Vegetable currye. Uppuma

06

4.2.11 Arranging of dining table with cutleries, plate/leaf

01

4.2.12 Serving food 01

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OS. GANDfflAN VALUES ( 35 hrs.)


5.1 Gandhi’s life and work 05

5.1.15.1.25.1.35.1.45.1.5

Birth and early education British education and practice of law Work and Satyagraha in S.Africa Indian Independence struggle Constructive programme

0101010101

5.2 Principles of Gandhi 08

5.2.15.2.25.2.35.2.4

TruthNon-violenceLovePeace

02020202

5.3 Contributions of Gandhi 06

5.3.15.3.25.3.3

Sarvodaya Satyagraha Shanti Sena

020202

5.4 Ashram vows 09

5.4.15.4.25.4.35.4.45.4.5

Non-stealing, Non-possession Celibacy, Control of palate Fearlessness, Bread labour Swadeshi, Untouchability Religious equality

0202020201

5.5 Other practices 05

5.5.15.5.25.5.3 5.5.4. 5.5.5

Nature cure Equality of women Means and ends Democracy Non-drinking

0101010101

5.6 Evaluation 02 |

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06. FIRST AID AND SIMPLE MEDICARE ( 03 hrs.)


6.1 Maintenance of first aid kit 01

6.2 Management of simple injuries 01

6.3 Identification and dispensation of medicine and drugs 01

07. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION (45 hrs.)


7.1 Yoga / Relaxation exercises 25

7.2 Games and sports 20

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08. USE OF AIDS AND APPLIANCES (06 hrs.)


8.1 Brailler 03

8.2 Tactile map/ Audio map 01

8.3 Talking calculator 01

8.4 Braille and talking watch 01

09. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING (12 hrs.)


9.1 Individual counselling Motivation Coping mechanism

06

9.2 Interpersonal relationship Social communication Group exercises

03

9.3 Concessions and facilities given by Central and State Governments

02

9.4 PWD - Act and other support system 01

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10. BRAILLE (English / Local language ) (45 hrs.)

S. No. SUBJECTHOURS

10.1 Introduction to Braille 06

10.1.1 History of Louie Braille 0110.1.2 Identification of 6 dots 0210.1.3 Mastery over English Braille dots 0210.1.4 Assessment 01

10.2 Table of standard English Braille 06

10.2.1 Order oflines 0310.2.2 Compound signs 0110.2.3 Mathematical signs 0110.2.4 Assessment 01

10.3 Contractions and abbreviations 17

10.3.1 Standing alone 0210.3.2 Proceeded by .5 0210.3.3 Proceeded by .4,5 0110.3.4 Proceeded by .4,5,6 0110.3.5 Proceeded by .4,6 0110.3.6 Proceeded by .5,6 0110.3.7 Proceeded by .6 0110.3.8 Abbreviations 0710.3.9 Assessment 01

10.4 Local language Braille 15

10.4.1 Local language Braille alphabets 0310.4.2 Writing practice in vowels 0210.4.3 Writing practice in consonants 0210.4.4 Writing practice in mixed alphabets 0310.4.5 Writing of words 0210.4.6 Writing of sentences 0210.4.7 Assessment 01

10.5 Comprehensive test 01_

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11. TYPING/ INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER (18 hrs.)


11.1 Typing12

11.1.1 Introduction to functional parts 0111.1.2 First fingering 0211.1.3 Second fingering 0211.1.4 Third fingering 0211.1.5 Fourth fingering 0211.1.6 Fifth fingering 0111.1.7 Numerals 0111.1.8 Assessment 01

11.2 Computer 06

11.2.1 Orientation to computer key board 0311.2.2 Introduction to computer 0111.2.3 Software for the visually impaired 0111.2.4 Assessment 01

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION FORMAT

ASSESSMENT AT INTAKE

Client No: Date of intake:

1. Personal Data

1.1 Name

1.2 Age

1.3 Date of birth

1.4 Sex Male / Female

1.5 Marital status

1.6 Religion and community

1.7 Address

Phone No. E-mail

1.8 Educational qualification (Higher)

1.9 Technical qualification (Higher)

1.10 Cause of visual impairment

1.11 Age at onset of visual impairment

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1.12 Present visual status Total Loss / Partial Loss

a. Right eye

b. Left eye

1.13If the loss is partial, is theconditionprogressive ?

Yes / No

*1.14 General health condition Good Fair Poor

a. Height Cms:

b. Weight Kgs:

*1.15 Sense of hearing Normal / Partial Loss / Total Loss

a. Right ear

b. Left ear

1.16 Hobbies

1.17 Type of marriage of parents Consanguineous / Non Consanguineous

1.18 Additional disabilities, if any,

1.19 Other ailments, if any

1.20 Any other information

* Items 1.14, General health condition, and 1.15, sense of hearing, may be assessed through a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner.

2. Attributes Related to Orientation and Mobility

V.Good

4

Good3

Fair2

Poor1

2.1 Posture

2.2 Gait

2.3 Sense of balance

2.4 Sense of audition

2.5 Sense of touch

2.6 Sense of smell

2.7 Distance awareness

2.8 Turn awareness

2.9 Independence in mobility

3. Attributes Related to Daily Living Skills

3.1 Independence in basic DLS

4. Attributes Related to Household Activities

4.1 Maintenance of house

4.2 Washing or ironing

5. Attributes Related to Kitchen Activities

5.1 Preparation of food

5.2 Serving of food

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6. Attributes Related to Physical Fitness and Recreation

V.Good

4

Good3

Fair2

Poor1

6.1 Performance in indoor games

6.2 Performance in outdoor games

6.3 Performance in yoga and relaxation exercise

6.4 Performance in physical endurance

7. Attributes Related to Aids and Appliances

7.1 Use of Brailler

8. Attributes Related to Braille

8.1 Ability to read English Braille

8.2 Ability to write English Braille

8.3 Ability to read local language Braille

8.4 Ability to write local language Braille

9. Attributes Related to Typing/ Computer

9.1 Ability to use type writer

9.2 Awareness of computer key board

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10.4 Do you think that blindness has interfered with your interests ?

a. Pursuing your favourite subject

b. Games

c. Ambitions in life

10.5 Specific problems, if any.

10.6 Any other information

Signature of the Rehabilitation Worker

FINAL EVALUATION

Date of evaluation :

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V. Good 4

Good3

Fair2

Poor1

1 1 . 1 Posture

11.2 Gait



11.5 Sense of touch

11.6 Sense of smell


1 1 . 8 Turn awareness


12. Attributes Related to Daily Living Skills

12.1 Independence in basic DLS



13.2 Washing and ironing



14.2 Serving of food

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15. Attributes Related to Physical fitness and Recreation

V. Good 4

Good3

Fair2

Poor1



15.3 Performance in yoga and relaxation exercises



16.1 Use of Brailler






18. Attributes Related to Typing/ Computer


18.2 Awareness of computer key board

COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT SHEET

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S. No. ItemsAssessm

ent at intake

Finalevalna

tion

Difference

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19.1 Posture

19.2 Gait



19.5 Sense of touch

19.6 Sense of smell


19.8 Turn awareness


20. Attributes Related to Daily Living

20.1 Independence in basic daily living skills



21.2 Washing or ironing



22.2 Serving of food

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S. No. Items Intake Evaluation

Difference

23. Attributes Related to Physical Fitness and Recreation



23.3 Performance in yoga and relaxation exercise



24.1 Use of Brailler






26. Attributes Related to Typing/ Computer Key Board Practice


26.2 Awareness of the computer key board

Total

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NORMS FOR RATING ASSESSMENT ITEMS

1. ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY

1.1 Posture.

Meaning The way in which a person holds himself/herself as he/she stands, walks or sits.

Assessmentprocedure

Make the client stand and sit.

V. Good Proper alignment of the head to the body with conformity to the supporting base.

Good Only a slight deviation like a tilt in the shoulder.

Fair When there is drooping shoulders and a tilted head.

Poor When the client has drooping shoulder, tilted head, and bent vertebra.

1.2 Gait.

Meaning Manner or rate of walking.

Assessmentprocedure Make the client walk.

V. Good Able to walk steadily and erectly.

Good Walks only with a slight tilt of the shoulder.

Fair Walks very slowly with drooping shoulders and tilted head.

Poor When the client staggers with drooping shoulder, tilted head and bent vertebra.

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1.3 Sense of Balance

Meaning Ability to maintain or assume any body position against the force of gravity.

Assessmentprocedure

Make the client walk.

V. Good The client is able to balance and walk on a one way narrow path.

Good The client has a slight unbalanced walk on a one way narrow path.

Faii- The client walks on a path and tends to fall down at the slightest encounter with a hurdle.

Poor The client is not able to walk steadily on a perfect terrain and falls down very often.

1.4 Sense of Audition.

Meaning Relating to or experienced through hearing.

Assessmentprocedure

Drop a 50 paise coin from waist level on a solid surface two meters away from the client.

V. Good The client is able to identify the direction of the noise in all directions.

Good The client is able to identify the direction of the noise only in three directions.

Fair The client is able to identify the direction of the noise only in two directions.

Poor The client is not able to identify the direction of the noise in any direction.

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1.5 Sense of Touch.

Meaning Experienced through the sense of touch through fingers.

Assessmentprocedure

Use cloth or emery sheets of different textures.

V. Good The client is able to distinguish the differences of a minimum of four textures.

Good The client is able to distinguish the differences of a minimum of three textures.

Fair The client is able to distinguish the differences of a minimum of two textures.

Poor The client is not able to distinguish the differences of any textures.

1.6 Sense of Smell.

Meaning Experience through the sense of nose.

Assessmentprocedure

Use toilet soaps of different brands or spice used for cooking .

V. Good The client is able to distinguish four different brands of soap or spice.

Good The client is able to distinguish three different brands of soap or spice.

Fail- The client is able to distinguish two different brands of soap or spice.

Poor The client is not able to distinguish any brand of soap or spice.

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1.7 Distance Awareness.

Meaning Knowing space between two points or places.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to walk for a distance of 10 mts. with a guide and ask him what would be the approximate distance he has walked.

V. Good The client is able to judge and tell accurately the distance of ten meters.

Good The client is able to judge and tell the distance of ten meters with two meters’ error.

Fair The client is able to judge and tell the distance often meters with four meters’ error.

Poor The client is able to judge and tell the distance of ten meters with six or more meters’ error.

1.8 Turn Awareness.

Meaning Knowing the movement around a central point giving a rotary motion and change of directions.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to perform 360,180,90 and 45 degree turns.

V. Good The client is able to perform all the four turns perfectly.

Good The client is able to perform three turns perfectly.

Fair The client is able to perform two turns perfectly.

Poor The client is not able to perform any turn perfectly.

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1.9 Independence in Mobility.

Meaning Moving in the environment freely without support from others both indoors and outdoors.

Assessmentprocedure

Make the client move around in indoor and outdoor environments.

Fullyindependent

The client is able to move around both indoors and outdoors without any support.

With some support

The client is able to move around both indoors and outdoors with minimum support.

With maximum support

The client is able to move around only with a lot of support..

Fullydependent

The client is not able to move around without any support.

2. Attribute Related to Daily Living Skills.

2. 1 Independence in Basic Daily Living Skills.

Meaning Attending to all their personal needs and activities during an ordinary day.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to do activity like brushing, applying cosmetics, combing hair, nail clipping and shoe polishing.

Fullyindependent

The client is able to perfonn all the five activities without any support.

With some support The client is able to perform three activities without any support.


The client is able to perfonn only two activities without any support.

Fullydependent

The client is not able to perform any activity without support.

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3. ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES

3.1 Maintenance of House.

Meaning Cleaning the house and arranging the household articles neat and tidy and routine upkeep.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to do activities such as sweeping, mopping, arranging shelves, lighting candle and lamp.

Fullyindependent

The client is capable of performing all the activities without any support.

With some support

The client is capable of performing three activities without any support.

With Maximum support

The client is able to perform only two activities without support.

Fullydependent

The trainee is not capable of performing any activity without support.

3.2 Maintenance of Cloths.

Meaning Maintaining one’s own clothes neat and tidy.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to identify clothes, wash, iron and fold and stitch button.

Fullyindependent

The client is able to perform all the four activities without any support.

With some support

The client is able to perform three activities without support.


The client is able to perform only two activities without support.

Fullydependent

The client is not able to perform any activity without support.

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4. ATTRIBUTE RELATED TO KITCHEN ACTIVITIES

4.1 Preparation of Food.

Meaning Cooking of different types of food items.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to do activities such as lighting stove, making coffee, cutting vegetables.

Fullyindependent

The client is able to perfonn all the activities without any support.

With some support

The client is able to perfonn two activities without support.


The client is able to perform only one activity without any support.

Fully dependent The client is not able to perform any activity without support.

4.2 j Serving of Food.

Meaning Serving food in a proper manner without any hindrance and disturbance.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to do activities such as arranging seats, plates or leaf, cutlery items and serving food.

Fullyindependent

The client is able to perform all the activities without any support.

With some support

The client is able to perform three activities without any support.


The client is able to perfonn only two activities without support.

Fully dependent The client is not able to perform any activity without support.

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5. ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION

5.1 Performance in Indoor Games.

Meaning Play indoor games.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to play games like chess, cards, word building, brain vita or any other indoor game.

V.Good The client is able to play four indoor games.

Good The client is able to play three indoor games.

Fail- The client is able to play only one indoor game.

Poor The client is not able to play any indoor game.

5.2 Performance in Outdoor Games.

Meaning Play outdoor games.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to play any four games such as cricket, kabadi, kho-kho, volley ball or any other outdoor game.

V. Good The client is able to play four outdoor games.

Good The client is able to play three outdoor games.

Fair The client is able to play two outdoor games.

Poor The client is not able to play any outdoor game.

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5.3 Performance in Yoga.

Meaning Practice of yoga and relaxation exercises.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to perform any four Asanas and relaxation exercises.

V. Good The client is able to perform four Asanas.

Good The client is able to perfonn three Asanas.

Fail- The client is able to perform two Asanas.

Poor The client is not able to perform any Asana.

5.4. Performance in Physical Endurance.

Meaning State of having stability, durability or stamina in an individual physic.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to do any physical work like exercise or play, skipping or play any other game requiring physical activities for an hour or so.

V. Good The client is able to continue the activity for 45 mins.

Good The client is able to continue the activity for 30 mins.

Fair The client is able to continue the activity for 15 mins.

Poor The client is not able to continue the activity for more than 05 mins.

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6. ATTRIBUTES RELATED USING AIDS AND APPLIANCES

6.1 Use of Brailler.

Meaning Operation of Brailler.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to use a Brailler.

V.Good The client is able to operate the Brailler and is aware of its mechanism.

Good The client is able to operate the Brailler, but does not know its mechanism.

Fair The client is not able to operate the Brailler but knows about it.

Poor The client has no knowledge about the Brailler.

7. ATTRIBUTES RELATED BRAILLE

6.1 Ability to Read English Braille.

Meaning Skills in reading English Braille scripts.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to read ten words in English Braille.

V. Good The client is able to read ten words in English Braille correctly.

Good The client is able read eight words in English Braille correctly.

Fair The client is able to read only four words in English Braille correctly.

Poor The client is not able to read any word in English Braille.

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6.2 Ability to Write English Braille.

Meaning Skills in writing English Braille script.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to write ten words in English Braille.

V. Good The client is able to write ten words in English Braille correctly.

Good The client is able write eight words in English Braille correctly.

Fair The client is able to write only four words in English Braille correctly.

Poor The client is not able to write any word in English Braille.

6.3 Ability to Read Braille Script in Local Language.

Meaning Skills in reading Braille script in local language.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to read ten words written in local language Braille script.

V. Good The client is able to read ten words in local language Braille correctly.

Good The client is able read eight words in local language Braille correctly.

Fair The client is able to read only four words in local language Braille correctly.

Poor The client is not able to read any word in local language Braille.

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6.4 Ability to Write Braille in Local Language.

Meaning Skills in writing Braille script in local language.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to write ten words in local language Braille script.

V. Good The client is able to write ten words in local language Braille correctly.

Good The client is able write eight words in local language Braille correctly.

Fair The client is able to write only four words in local language Braille correctly.

Poor The client is not able to write any word in local language Braille.

7. ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO TYPING/COMPUTER KEYBOARD PRACTICE

7.1 Ability to use Typewriter.

Meaning Skills in using typewriter.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to operate the typewriter.

V. Good The client is able to operate the typewriter and type out ten words correctly.

Good The client is able to operate the typewriter but does not type out words correctly.

Fair The client is able to operate the typewriter with difficulty only.

Poor The client is not able to use the typewriter at all.

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7.2 Ability to Use Computer Keyboard.

Meaning Skills in using computer keyboard.

Assessmentprocedure

Ask the client to operate the computer keyboard.

V. Good The client is able to operate computer keyboard and type out ten words correctly.

Good The client is able to operate computer keyboard but does not type out words.

Fail- The client is able to operate computer keyboard with difficulty only.

Poor The client is not able to use computer key board at all.

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LIST OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR TRAINING A GROUP OF TEN CLIENTS

S. No. Particulars Quantity

I Mobility

1. White cane (long) 102. Blindfold 20

II Educational Items

1. Abacus 52. Talking calculator 13. Braille wrist watch 14. Talking wrist watch 15. Braille calendar 16. Computer key board 57. Tactile map 38. Weighing machine 19. Measuring tape 110. Braille slate and stylus 1011. Braille papers (cut sheets) 150012. Notex 513 Signature guide 5

III Activities of Daily Living

1. Tooth paste 22. Tooth brush 103. Face powder 24. Bath soap (different varieties ) 45. Nail cutter 26. Bindi 1 pkt.

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7. Comb (different varieties ) 58. Shaving razor (use and throw) 109. Shaving brush 1010. Shaving cream 211. Aftershave lotion 1 bot.12. Safety pins 1 pkt.13. Hair pins 1 pkt.14. Coconut oil 250 gms.15. Washing brush 216. Soap dish 417. Shoe polish and brush (soft and rough) 218. Bucket and mug 219. Body spray 1

IV Stitching

1. Cloth (cotton) 5 intrs.2. Thread roll 103. Needles (different sizes) 124. Needle threader 205. Buttons Ipkt.6. Hooks lpkt.7. Scissors 58. Embroidery frame 10

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V Kitchen Items

1. Gas stove/ cylinder 12. Wick stove/ kerosene 13. Electric stove 14. Gas lighter 15. Pressure cooker 16. Rice cooking vessel, lid, spoon (stainless steel) 17. Curry making vessel, lid, spoon (stainless steel) 18. Frying pan, lid, spoon (two sizes in aluminum) 1+19. Plastic basket with and without holes (medium size) 1+110. Rice strainer, lid 111. Vessel with wide mouth 112. Idly cooker 113. Chappathi thawa 114. Chappathi plank and rolling pin 1 + 115. Serving vessels, lid, spoon for (nice, curry, side dish ) 1+1+116. Ingredient containers 117. Small aluminium kettle18. Tea strainer 119. Tea pan 120. Milk cooker 121. Cup, saucer & tray 6+622. Tali plates & tumblers (stainless steel)23. Tea spoons 124. Plate stand 125. Water jug 126. Cuttories 6

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VIII Games Items

1. Chess board 12. Crossword puzzles 23. Playing cards 24. Cricket set 15. Different balls with bells 46. Skipping rope 5

IX First Aid Kit

1. Tincture 1 bot.2. Band aid 103. Dettol 1 bot.4. Bandage roll 1 roll.5. Cotton 1 roll.6. Scissors 17. Ear buds 1 pkt.8. Headache balm 29. Iodex 110. Simple tablets As per

requirements.11. Plastic box 1

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