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How common are specialist schools? (self.Blind)
submitted by Mysterybanjo
I’m wondering how many of you went to specialist blind schools or colleges. I’m from the UK and it wasn’t an option in my area, although I’m not sure if my mum would have sent me to one either way. I went to a mainstream school that was the best option but they really lacked in pastoral care and accessibility.
In books I’ve read, the default seems to be that blind characters go to blind schools- is this because they’re set in America or because that’s the norm everywhere. I’m also wondering if it’s a dated notion, as one of the books is set in the 60s.
Would welcome everyone’s opinions and anecdotes :)
In books I’ve read, the default seems to be that blind characters go to blind schools- is this because they’re set in America or because that’s the norm everywhere. I’m also wondering if it’s a dated notion, as one of the books is set in the 60s.
Would welcome everyone’s opinions and anecdotes :)
CloudyBeep 3 points 2y ago
In the US, most states have one, but they're increasingly being used for people who lost their vision suddenly and people with multiple disabilities.
niamhweking 2 points 2y ago
Ireland closed its secondary school for the blind about 20 years ago (kept the 2 schools for the deaf though) however they kept the primary school open (st Josephs/childvison) and the secondary school nearest it became an unofficial one! Rosmini, think 10% of students are VI high level of knowledge and skills within the staff and they have 5 residential off campus homes I believe for boarders (not sure how this is arranged as it is not a boarding school but maybe the hse (nhs) run them?) We are from dublin but an hour away now I would consider it for my now 8 year old, if we could find suitable accommodation for her (family and public transport)
siriuslylupin6 1 points 2y ago
Pretty common actually most places have them. Every state have at least one if not more. The uk has a couple. Etc.....
I did not go to one, received services but attended normal classes.
I did not go to one, received services but attended normal classes.
TwoSunsRise 1 points 2y ago
We have a school for the blind and a school for the deaf for all of Texas. These schools are important bc a normal teacher can't teach braille or sign language so the kids with disabilities get lost very quickly. They learn typical school subjects as well as how to live with thier disability and be independent. All very important!
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