Role of Parents to Train The Independence of Students with Visual Impairment in Activity of Daily Living Skill

Abstract

In general, students with visual impairment are often described as individuals with disabilities. Limitations will make they feel embarrassed, insecure and not confident. Therefore, the role of parents in the success of them is great. One effort to improve their independence is through activity of daily living (ADL) skill. ADL skills or self care include the ability to eat, dressing, and toileting. For the sighted people, that ability is an informal ability. However, for students with visual impairment, these activities become formal learned at school. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of parents in improving their children's ADL skills at home. Because, togetherness between parents and children more done at home than at school. This research uses descriptive method with qualitative approach, which try to describe the object under study based on reality. The data collection is done by observation, interview and documentation study. Subjects in this study were 5 parents of students with visual impairment and 1 teacher. The results of the study found that parents were willing and able to train ADL skills, although not yet optimal and in accordance with the norms and practices prevailing in the community.