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1 Florida State University, Tallahassee
jblumsac{at}mailer.fsu.edu
The purpose of this paper is to increase awareness and interest among audiologists regarding the needs of adults who have both hearing loss and visual impairment, particularly people who are blind and travel independently. Case history, audiometric testing, and rehabilitation issues are considered, and extensive discussion of spatial hearing research as it relates to orientation and mobility is provided.
Key Words: hearing and visual impairment, spatial hearing, adults, dual sensory loss
Submitted on March 14, 2003
Accepted on September 27, 2003
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