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Deaf-Blind
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Articles by
and about Dr. Robert J. Smithdas. For information about obtaining these
materials, contact DB-LINK,
BRIDGING
THE GAP.:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1987.
An
editorial on the needs of individuals who are deaf-blind in regards to new aids
and appliances.
NAT-CENT NEWS, May 1987, pp. 1-5
CHALLENGE
IN THE AIR:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1981.
Article
about transportation issues
NAT-CENT NEWS, July 1981, pp. 1-3
CHILD'S
CHRISTMAS AND OTHER POEMS. VOL 5 IN THE SERIES "THERE IS A SILVER
LINING".:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1959.
Poetry by
Deaf-Blind author.
CITY OF
THE HEART:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1966.
Poetry
COMMUNICATION
WITH LEARNERS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND: Summer Institute
McFarland,
Stephanie;Miles, Barbara;Silberman, Rosanne;Riggio, Marianne;Smithdas,
Robert;Smithdas, Michelle. 1994.
This
program was offered through the Perkins Deaf-Blind Training Project, a major
goal of which is to provide summer training to improve services for learners
who are deaf-blind. The course provides a comprehensive analysis of the
communication needs of learners who are deaf-blind. The impact of dual sensory
loss on communication development, assessment procedures, and strategies to
develop nonsymbolic and symbolic communication are addressed. Specific
communication methodologies and a variety of communication modes, including
augmentative systems, are presented.
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1946.
Magazine
File. An account of a camping trip Robert Smithdas (deaf-blind) took with two
friends in
VOGUE, October 1 1946
EDITORIAL:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1977.
NAT-CENT NEWS, October 1977, pp. 1-4
EDITORIAL:
TADOMA:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1992.
Discusses
the Tadoma method of communication.
NAT-CENT NEWS, May 1992, pp. 1-4
FACING
LIFE WITH A SINGING HEART:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1956.
An autobiographical
sketch by Robert Smithdas who is deaf-blind.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION,
September-October 1956, pg. 8
IMPLICATIONS
OF DEAF-BLINDNESS.:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1976.
Discusses
the psychosocial impact of dual sensory impairment and the importance of
communication skills in reducing isolation for the individual who is
deaf-blind.
PAPERS PRESENTED AT WORKSHOP ON USHER'S
SYNDROME, DECEMBER 1976 CONDUCTED BY THE HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER FOR
DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS pp.1-3
INTERPRETING
FOR THE DEAF-BLIND:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1979.
NAT-CENT NEWS, October 1979, pp. 1-4
LIFE AT
HIS FINGERTIPS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1958.
Magazine
File. Tells about the life of Robert J. Smithdas, a deaf-blind man.
REDMAN, June 1958, pp. 3-7
LIFE AT
MY FINGERTIPS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1958.
Tells about
the life of Robert J. Smithdas, a deaf-blind man.
LIFE AT
MY FINGERTIPS: Japanese
edition
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1985.
Tells about
the life of Robert J. Smithdas, a deaf-blind man (in Japanese).
LIFE AT
MY FINGERTIPS: Japanese
translation by Yoko Miki
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1968.
Tells about
the life of Robert J. Smithdas, a deaf-blind man (in Japanese).
LIFE
SKILLS : BASIC SELF-CARE FOR THE DEAF-BLIND (COMMUNICATION, MOBILITY, AND
OTHERS):
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1977.
This
presentation discusses the difficulty the deaf-blind have in communicating. It
describes several methods of communication now available for use by the
deaf-blind, but notes that even with these, deaf-blind people are necessarily
dependent on others to a greater or lesser degree for many of the ordinary
activities of daily living.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HELEN KELLER
CONFERENCE ON SERVICES TO DEAF- BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS IN NEW YORK 1977,
pp.55-58
LISTEN
FOR THE VOICES:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 1978.
NAT-CENT NEWS, October 1978, pp. 1-3
MY HEART
SINGS: SELECTED POEMS FROM TNE SERIES "THERE IS A SILVER LINING".:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1955.
Poetry by
Deaf-Blind author.
MY
SEARCH FOR SUNSHINE AND LAUGHTER:
Smithdas,
Robert J.
(Deaf-Blind) 1957.
REDBOOK, February 1957, pp. 42-45, 94-96
2
NOTE
TELLER: editorial
Smithdas,
Robert
J. 2000.
The author
reports on the Note Teller, a small, lightweight, very portable battery-powered
money identifier.
Nat-Cent news, vol 30, no 2, January
2000, pp 1-4.
OUTSTANDING
DEAF-BLIND PERSONS:
Smithdas,
Robert
(Ed.) 1995.
Includes
biographical information on Winthrop Lark Chapman, Leonard Dowdy, Roderick
Macdonald, Geraldine Lawthorne, Stig Ohlson, Delores Follett, David Geyer,
Michelle Smithdas, Kathleen Spear, and Richard McGann.
PERSPECTIVES
ON RECREATION FOR DEAF-BLIND: THE PERSON WHO IS DEAF-BLIND, A PARENT, A
REHABILITATION WORKER, A RECREATION WORKER:
Smithdas,
R.;Helgason,
L.;Bettica, L.;Meyer, M. 1976.
Offers
various perspectives on the value of recreation and leisure skills for people
who are deaf-blind.
Play, Recreation and Leisure for People
Who Are Deaf-Blind
POINT/COUNTERPOINT:
Chen, D.;Smithdas,
R. J. 1995.
Chen and
Smithdas both attempt to answer the questions posed: How can the blindness
field be more responsive to the needs of persons who are deaf-blind? Given
limited resources of money, time, and personnel, can the field afford to be
more responsive? Each approach reflects the respondent's field of expertise:
Chen comes at the problem from the early intervention and schooling aspects,
while Smithdas looks at the problem from the young adult and older adult
angles.
JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND
BLINDNESS, July-August 1995, pp. 316-318.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASPECTS OF DEAF-BLINDNESS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1981.
A review of
the unique psychological consequences of dual sensory impairment is presented.
Individuals who are deaf-blind may experience a sense of isolation and
loneliness, exhibit self-centeredness, develop unacceptable patterns of
behavior, etc. The author, himself a person who is deaf-blind, advocates for
assistance for people with severe dual impairment so that they can attain their
maximum potential, express their feelings, and live in dignity.
Understanding and Educating the
Deaf-Blind/Severely and Profoundly Handicapped: An International Perspective
PSYCHOLOGICAL
ASPECTS OF DEAF-BLINDNESS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1977.
PREVOCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR
THE DEAF-BLIND. PROCEEDINGS OF A WORKSHOP. 1977 EDITED BY CARMELLA FICOCIELLO
AND STEVE BARRETT pp. 33-39
REFLECTIONS
OF A DEAF-BLIND ADULT:
Smithdas,
Robert J.
(Deaf-Blind) 1980.
An article
describing the reflections of an adult with deaf-blindness.
AMERICAN ANNALS OF THE DEAF, November
1980, pp.
REHABILITATION
OF DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J> (Deaf-Blind) 1968.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEAF-BLIND CONFERENCE,
SHARED
BEAUTY:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1982.
Poetry
THE
SWEDISH WAY:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1988.
An
editorial on the deaf-blind and services to the deaf-blind in
NAT-CENT NEWS, September 1988, pp. 1-5
TADOMA:
THE VANISHING ART:
Smithdas,
Robert
J> (Deaf-Blind) 1981.
NAT-CENT NEWS, April 1981, pp. 1-4
TECHNOLOGY
AND THE DEAF-BLIND POPULATIONS.:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1990.
THE DEAF-BLIND AMERICAN, March 1990, pp.
53-56
TECHNOLOGY
AND THE DEAF-BLIND POPULATIONS:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1990.
Report of
presentation at international conference on aids and devices used to assist
individuals with deaf-blindness
THE HELEN KELLER WORLD CONFERENCE ON
SERVICES TO DEAF-BLIND PERSONS (4TH,
UNDERSTANDING
AND EDUCATING THE DEAF-BLIND/SEVERELY AND PROFOUNDLY HANDICAPPED:: An International Perspective
Walsh, Sara
R. (Ed,);Holzberg, Robert (Ed.) 1981.
This book
is a compilation of theoretical perspectives on various aspects of special
education for deaf-blind and severely handicapped individuals, written by
expert professionals in various disciplines. Forward by Jan van Dijk.
VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION AND THE FUTURE OF THE DEAF-BLIND:
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1976.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEAF-BLIND CHILD AND
THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR. SOUTHWESTERN REGION DEAF-BLIND CENTER,
CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY CAROLE ROUIN 1976 pp.2-4
WHERE DO
WE GO FROM HERE?:
Editorial
Smithdas,
Robert
J. (Deaf-Blind) 1979.
NAT-CENT NEWS, July 1979, pp. 1-3
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