[dbaust] Grandparenting with Low Vision or Blindness
- From: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Erika Webb <erikaweb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 23:09:22 -0700 (PDT)
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[mailto:vip-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] OnBehalf Of Megan BishopSent: Tuesday, 15
May 2012 12:25 PMTo: VIP-LSubject: [vip-l] Grandparenting with Low Vision or
Blindness
Grandparenting with Low Vision or Blindness"Grandparents are a family's
greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy." This anonymous quote sums
up what families throughout the centuries have known - and what modern
scientists are now discovering.
Grandparents and grandparenting are important to the entire multigenerational
family. But modern grandparents are a very diverse group, not satisfied to be
defined by stereotypes from previous generations. Modern grandparents are
creating their own unique roles within their families. How do grandparents with
low vision or blindness define their unique grandparenting role? What is it
like to be a grandparent who is vision impaired?
Researchers from the University of Sydney are asking these questions and we
need your help to find the answers. Are you a grandparent with a vision
impairment? Would you like to talk about your experience of grandparenting -
the ups, downs, fun and frustrations? If so, we would welcome an opportunity to
talk with you! Interviews will be arranged over the next several months at a
time of your convenience.
Please contact Tiffany Elliott
at<grandparentingwithlowvision@xxxxxxxxxxxx><mailto:grandparentingwithlowvision@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
or on 0479 095 955.
This research is a part of Tiffany Elliott's Honours project within the School
of Psychology, the University of Sydney. Tiffany's interest in families and low
vision is inspired by her own experience as a mother and as a person who is
legally blind. Tiffany is supervised by Dr. Paul Rhodes, Clinical Psychologist
and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. Dr. Rhodes has a keen interest
in family issues related to disability. This research is approved by the
University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee.
Kind regards
Megan Bishop (Denyer)Media Campaign AdvisorVision Australia4 Mitchell
StreetEnfield NSW 2136P: 02 9334 3308 (211 308)M: 0438 356 876F: 02 9334
3345www.visionaustralia.org<http://www.visionaustralia.org/>
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