Perspectives on Visual Impairment: An Asian American Woman Shares Her Story

Excerpts from an interview with an Asian American woman about her views on aspects of her life illustrate key issues related to the cultural implications of having a visual impairment. Suggestions for professionals who work with Asian American or Pacific Islander clients are also presented.

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Published inJournal of visual impairment & blindness Vol. 93; no. 5; pp. 305 - 311
Main Author Love, Carol
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.05.1999
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Adults
Asian Americans
Cross Cultural Training
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Differences
Cultural Influences
Delivery Systems
Interviews
Life Events
Pacific Islanders
Services
Visual impairment
Visual Impairments
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Summary:Excerpts from an interview with an Asian American woman about her views on aspects of her life illustrate key issues related to the cultural implications of having a visual impairment. Suggestions for professionals who work with Asian American or Pacific Islander clients are also presented.
Bibliography:Special Issue: Cultural Diversity and Visual Impairment.
ISSN:0145-482X
1559-1476
DOI:10.1177/0145482X9909300505