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The article presents several periodicals related to proper eye care including the "Current research in work for the blind; a survey," by Nathaniel J. Raskin and Marian F. Weller and "Maladjustment and maternal rejection in retrolental fibroplasia," by H. Barry Jr. and Frances E. Marshall.

The article relates an author's experience as a teacher of children with visual disabilities and as part in the development of a sight-saving program. The author identified the eye stress experienced by school children from staying up late to watch television programs as the reason behind the establishment of the school program on general good health. The school program provides suggested rules for watching television, mentoring seating, room-lighting and position, class discussions on how to watch television with the most comfort and least fatigue.

The article presents a list of articles related to special education including "Eye care procedures in the home with special attention to the role of public health nurse" by Lois A. Federico, "Modern foreign language in the elementary school: Teaching techniques," by Elizabeth Keesee, "Teaching the deaf child to read," by Eloise Kennedy, "An exploratory investigation of a method of improving speech reading," by June Miller, Clyde L. Rousey, and C. P. Goetzinger, "Waukegan finds advantages in the itinerant teacher plan," by Arline Morin, and "Auditory disorders in children: A manual for differential diagnosis," by Helmer R. Myklebust.

The article evaluates the methods of testing children's vision. The Snellen test for distance visual acuity was given by the classroom teacher. Whether the students passed or failed any screening test, they will receive an eye examination by a team of oculists in the eye department of Washington University. The Massachusetts Vision Test checks usable distance vision on a Snellen chart, which screens for hypermetropia using plus lenses, and test for vertical and horizontal balance of the extraocular muscles at distance.

The article discusses the significance of life planning for the partially seeing. Certain methods to measure vocational aptitudes, personal development, and intelligence that are considered useful in any child can be adapted for the visually impaired students. It is also considered important to direct educational preparations in accordance with their needs. Through a medical consultation, the evaluation of the general health of the child should be attained. It is vital to know the cause of the disability of the child, to acknowledge the history of the family. Such children can be taught to be realistic and to face the future with the certainty that can be possessed with knowledge.

The article discusses the educational methods and facilities for blind children. Methods in educating the blind children should be based by the demands and the assessment of the needs of blind children. The methods include standard procedures such as Braille reading and writing, the use of a Talking Book, mental number work and diagram drawings. Moreover, the special methods in educating blind children must be based on the psychological effects of blindness such as individualization, concreteness, unified instruction, self-activity and additional stimulation.

The article offers updates about special education in the U.S. in relation to the report of Arthur Hill entitled "Extending Special Education Through State Legislation." Authorization of special education for exceptional children is now found in school laws of the majority of the U.S. states. Departments of special education are now mandated by law to be established in schools. States now prioritize financial assistance to local school units in order to meet the needs of handicapped children. The last agenda highlights the author's report, discussing in detail the consequent benefits which will insure continuing special education programs of quality and stability.

The article provides information on the use square foot gardening, a method of gardening used for people who are in a wheelchair, as a tool for mobility at the Elizabeth Kenny Institute, an institution founded by Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The article presents a lists of books on education for exceptional children, including "Light, Vision and Learning," by Paul W. Seagers, "The Mentally Retarded Child: A Guide to Services of Social Agencies," by Michael J. Begab, "The Practice of School Psychology: Professional Problems," by Robert E. Valett, "Principles of a Reflex Therapy Approach to Cerebral Palsy," by Edward D. Mysak.

The article provides information about the fund raising activity titled "National Kids' Day" initiated by the Kiwanis Club, a non-profit community service organization serving the needs of young children, youth, physically and mentally advantaged people and senior citizens, in Austin, Minnesota to support the needs of the organization such as the acquisition of bed-tables, backrests, get-about-chairs, hospital beds and sickroom utensils.