Wisconsin Council of the Blind&Visually Impaired

PARENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS

EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

RAISING CHILDREN

Conducted by: Dr. Sunggye Hong, Northern Iowa University

Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, University of Arizona

Ms. Beth Harris, University of Arizona

We are seeking parents who have visual impairments to participate in a telephone interview. The purpose of the study is to learn about the strategies, concerns, and experiences these parents have as they raise their children. Parenting partners of participants who have them will also be invited to participate in the study.

Who Qualifies as a Parent with a Visual Impairment for this Study?

One whose visual impairment impacts daily life (e.g., ability to read standard print, drive)
Individuals raising one or more children, one or more of whom must be a senior in high school or younger.
If separated from the other parent, your child(ren) are with you on average 50% of the time or more during a given month.

Who Qualifies as a Parenting Partner for this Study?

A husband or wife
An ex-husband or ex-wife
A same-sex partner who is sharing in the raising of the child(ren)
A roommate or family member who is living in the home and sharing in the raising of the child(ren)

How to Participate:

Visit http://www.ed.arizona.edu/rosenblum/recruit.htm and read a letter of invitation and complete an on-line information form.

Contact Dr. Sunggye Hong at 319-273-7954 or hong@uni.edu to request an information form. Complete the information form and return it to Dr. Hong in the stamped self addressed envelope.

After You Complete the Information Form:

Dr. Hong or a member of the research team will contact you to schedule a 1-hour interview.

Participation is voluntary, and there is no monetary compensation.

For more information contact:

Dr. Sunggye Hong

University of Northern Iowa

Department of Special Education

College of Education

150A Schindler Education Center

Cedar Falls, IA 50614

319-273-7954

hong@uni.edu



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PARENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT RAISING CHILDREN Conducted by: Dr. Sunggye Hong, Northern Iowa University Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum, University of Arizona Ms. Beth Harris, University of Arizona We are seeking parents who have visual impairments to participate in a telephone interview. The purpose of the study is to learn about the strategies, concerns, and experiences these parents have as they raise their children. Parenting partners of participants who have them will also be invited to participate in the study. Who Qualifies as a Parent with a Visual Impairment for this Study? One whose visual impairment impacts daily life (e.g., ability to read standard print, drive) Individuals raising one or more children, one or more of whom must be a senior in high school or younger. If separated from the other parent, your child(ren) are with you on average 50% of the time or more during a given month. Who Qualifies as a Parenting Partner for this Study? A husband or wife An ex-husband or ex-wife A same-sex partner who is sharing in the raising of the child(ren) A roommate or family member who is living in the home and sharing in the raising of the child(ren) How to Participate: Visit http://www.ed.arizona.edu/rosenblum/recruit.htm and read a letter of invitation and complete an on-line information form. OR Contact Dr. Sunggye Hong at 319-273-7954 or hong@uni.edu to request an information form. Complete the information form and return it to Dr. Hong in the stamped self addressed envelope. After You Complete the Information Form: Dr. Hong or a member of the research team will contact you to schedule a 1-hour interview. Participation is voluntary, and there is no monetary compensation. For more information contact: Dr. Sunggye Hong University of Northern Iowa Department of Special Education College of Education 150A Schindler Education Center Cedar Falls, IA 50614 319-273-7954 hong@uni.edu


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