Comparative analysis of totally blind and low vision adults

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Madhurima Verma (Department of Sociology, University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh )
Kiran (Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab )

People with visual impairment are a heterogeneous group with varied nature of difficulties that require adequate attention in order to place them in main stream institutions. This paper highlights the challenges faced by low vision and totally visual impaired. The study used descriptive survey design to explore the challenges faced by persons with visual impairment. The sample included 67 percent totally blind and 33 percent low vision respondents. The quantitative data collection procedure was employed through use of interview schedule. Results show that the totally blind respondents had higher level of education than low vision respondents. The totally blind respondents were engaged in middle and higher level of occupations and low vision respondents were engaged in low and middle level occupations. The totally blind respondents were earning more than low vision respondents.