[rehab] National Reading Media Assessment for Youth with Visual Impairments: Research Report

[Edward Bell]

National Reading Media Assessment for Youth with Visual Impairments: 
Research Report

By Edward C. Bell, Jessica V. Ewell, and Natalia M. Mino



Abstract

This manuscript documents the need for, pilot testing, and validation of the 
National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA). The NRMA is an assessment of the 
visual reading efficiency of youth ages Pre-K through 12th grade who are 
visually impaired. The tool is designed to measure the extent to which large 
print materials are sufficient to complete academic tasks, whether Braille 
should be introduced, or whether the youth should be given primary 
instruction in Braille. Findings support the efficacy of this tool in making 
the decision to recommend print, Braille, or dual media for prereading youth 
and those in kindergarten through 12th grade.



Bell, E.C., Ewell, J.V., & Mino, N.M. (2013). National Reading Media 
Assessment: Complete Report. The Journal of Blindness Innovation and 
Research, 3(2), Retrieved from: 
http://www.nfb-jbir.org/index.php/JBIR/issue/current




Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC

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