Abstract
The author presents theoretical perspectives of the state of the field at present. The point that blindness is a singular and often traumatic phenomenon adds weight to the author's stance that: 1) categorical services are essential to fully help the blind and visually impaired population maintain what progress has been made; and 2) the rehabilitation system cannot disregard the fact that unique needs exist and must be addressed by specialized professionals.
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