Browsing by Author "Eniola, M. S."

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Games and sports as indicators of physical and mental development of the visually impaired individuals
(2001-06) Adedotun, M. A.; Eniola, M. S.; Osowole, O. S.
This study examines games and sports as indicators to physical and mental development of the visually impaired individuals using the survey design. Subjects for the study were randomly selected from two schools in Oyo and Lagos States. A set of questionnaire was used to collect data from the 50 subjects surveyed. Findings from the study show significant difference between (i) the visually impaired who participated in sports activities and those who did not; (ii) in independent travelling between visually impaired sportsmen and women and those who were not. But the third finding which was not significant show (iii) different in the technique used in teaching the blind that participated in sports and their sighted counterparts. The results also highlight some adaptation procedure and strategies for teaching physical education, games and sports to the visually impaired. Suggestions on improving visually impaired persons participation in games and sports were proffered.
Health information needs of the visually impaired in urban centres: a cse study of Oyo State, Nigeria
(2001) Eniola, M. S.; Eguavoen, O. E. L.
This paper examines health information needs and its utilization by the visually impaired in urban centres in Oyo State. The main focus of the study was to determine the health problems for which the visually impaired seek health information in an attempt to live well. The sample population was made up of sixty visually impaired. They include twenty-eight (males) and thirty-two (32) females, and the instruments employed in collecting data include, questionnaire and interview. The analysis of the data revealed that the visually impaired needed different types of health information for their well-being in Oyo State. To achieve good patronage of the health information centres, there is need for the various contres to be better organised with the aim of improving thier services to the visually impaired
The relevance of library and information services for the visually impaired in Nigeira
(2007) Eguavoen, O. E. L.; Eniola, M. S.
The paper discusses the relevance of library and information services to the visually impaired persons in Nigeria. The visually impaired persons have some peculiarities and their disabilities vary according to the degree of severity requiring tailored library and information services, which is responsive to individuals needs. It acknowledges government efforts as well as that of organizations and individuals in the educational provisions for the visually impaired in the country since 1957, though library and information services are still in thier infancy. Problems encountered by the visually impaired in an attempt to have access to library services are also highlighted while recommendations were proffered for developing library and information services for this category of handicapped people.