A brief vision screening is advisable when working with die elderly to ensure appropriate referral for treatment of another primary sensory modality. It is helpful for the audiologist to be cognizant of visual limitations that may persist following vision rehabilitation. In this way, alternate compensations including magnification (Kricos,Holmes, & Smith, 2001) can be employed during orientation to supplement learning. Certainly hands-on instruction will enhance the learning process regardless of the status of the visual system.