Thesis (M.S.)--Wisconsin. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 123-128).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-129). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Texas State University-San Marcos, 2009. / Vita. Appendices: leaves 105-124. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-132). Also available on microfilm.

Since 1994, the South African Government has formulated various policies in an attempt to redress the previous political, economic and social imbalances within the country. The majority of the policies have focused on empowering previously disadvantaged groups including people with disabilities. Despite the interventions, literature reviewed reflects that there is very little progress made with regard to empowerment of people with disabilities in the employment sector. The study seeks to explore and identify factors that affect people with visual disabilities in the employment sector. The researcher used a qualitative approach to investigate the perceptions of people with visual disabilities through conducting focus groups interviews with participants that were recruited using a purposive sampling approach. A total of four groups from Pretoria have been used to draw findings for the research study. During the focus group discussions, a semi structured interview guide was used to generate more in‐depth interpretations from the participants and data was analysed using Tesch’s (1990) framework that is described in Creswell (2003). The findings of the research revealed that people with visual disabilities still have problems in accessing and retaining employment despite the South African favourable legislation. Dominating among the factors that are viewed by the participants to hinder their employability are societal negatives attitudes which include unequal treatment, discrimination when they seek employment, belittling and disregard by employers, coworkers and the society at large. There are also a number of factors that were perceived as barriers to job seekers with visual disabilities which include inaccessible advertising media for vacancies, inaccessible transports systems, inaccessible education and training and lack of funded positions suited for people with visual disabilities.

Theories on the impact of visual loss tend to generalise and can simplify complex issues. Two extreme views are challenged that portray the impact of visual loss as catastrophic or as a minor inconvenience. The argument is put forward that the impact of visual loss can lessen with improved interaction, and this theory is tested by the author questioning and modifying her own interaction. The following themes are explored: limbo status and self-acceptance; the common stresses experienced when asking for help; and discriminatory attitudes. The research is action based, and the emphasis is on how individuals adjust and adapt to loss, rather than the stresses experienced. / Master of Science (Hons)

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio University, June, 2007. / Title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Carleton University, 2003. / Accompanying material c.1: Cartes tactiles thematiques du Canada: livret d'une étude de cas; c.2: Thematic tactile maps of Canada: case study booklet. In English, accompanying material also in French. Includes bibliographical references (p. 146-159). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (M. Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes a special report study. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1994. / Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Jeannette E. Fleischner. Dissertation Committee: Josue Gonzalez. Includes tables. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 151-161).

Thesis (M.Arch.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes a special report study. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.