with the use of proper vocabulary (Holmes).
Parent education: Sound parent education in
this area of instruction is key (Torbett, 1974). Just
because a child is willing to discuss non-sexual
problems with a parent does not mean that the
child is willing to discuss sexual problems with
this same parent (Foulke, 1974).
In summary, the global pool of education and
knowledge continues to expand regularly, but
there are some problems in education that remain
constant over the years because they are not
adequately addressed. This article showcases
several examples of how the sex education of
students who are blind or have low vision has not
progressed along with the rest of the educational
system in the past 40 years. Nearly a half century
has gone by and the same issues persist. As Tor-
bett explained back in 1974, "sex education for
the blind is a most worthwhile venture and one
that is far overdue" (p. 215).
References
Dickman, I. R. (1975). Sex Education and Family
Life for Visually Handicapped Children and
Youth: A Resource Guide. New York, NY:
American Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
Foulke, E., & Uhde, T. (1974). Do blind children
need sex education? The New Outlook for the
Blind, 68, 193-200, 209.
Holmes, R. V. (1974). The planning and imple-
mentation of a sex education program for
visually handicapped children in a residential
setting. The New Outlook for the Blind, 68, 219
-225.
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