The Occupational Schedule (OASIS-IS) was administered to 117 visually handicapped 8th–12th graders. As a group they showed positive though relatively undifferentiated occupational interests. Inclinations toward and against specific job clusters were documented, and are discussed in terms of gender, skills, and training programs.
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