visually handicapped

British  

adjective

1. 1. unable to carry out normal activities because of defects of vision, including blindness

   2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )

      the visually handicapped

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Usage

Nowadays the phrases visually handicapped/impaired and visual handicap/impairment are generally considered inappropriate. It is preferable to refer to someone as having a sight impairment and to talk about blind or partially sighted people

Other Word Forms

• visual handicap noun

Example Sentences

Karunaratne, a key member of the Sri Lanka Cricket Association for the Visually Handicapped, added: "I appeal to parents to send their blind girls to take up cricket. It is an opportunity to interact with others."

From Barron's

Though created to give blind and visually handicapped people a look at flat art, the works also offered a new view to the sighted.

From Washington Times

Though created to give blind and visually handicapped people a look at flat art, the works also offered a new view to the sighted.

From Seattle Times

His father became a draftsman for aerospace companies and his mother was a teacher of visually handicapped students.

From Washington Post

His father became a draftsman for aerospace companies, and his mother was a teacher of visually handicapped students.

From Seattle Times