| Our students learn
academic subjects, similar to those offered by any regular school
in the community. But they also learn how to compensate for their lack of, or impaired vision; use their remaining senses; and develop special ways of reading and writing through Braille, computer access, and large print. In addition, they learn how to orient themselves in familiar and unfamiliar environments, and how to travel with a sighted guide, with a cane, and on public transportation.
These and other adaptive skills enable students to become comfortable
with community activities, whether it be playing in the local
park, visiting a bowling alley, or going out to popular fast food
restaurants with their friends. Recreation, music, arts and crafts,
sports, play, socializing with their peers and other age groups,
are all activities that help our students “be all they can
be.” In addition, they learn how to care for themselves
by attending to their personal grooming and toiletry needs; making
simple snacks; shopping, laundry, and simple house-cleaning; plus
preparing for the world of work
and functioning in the community at large.
No two students' educational programs
are the same. Each student has his or her own
‘plan’ reflecting their unique needs, aspirations,
abilities and interests.
Some of our
key innovative programs include:
- Early Intervention - with its emphasis on the provision of at-home stimulation of visual and other motor learning skills for children from birth to three years of age.
- Our Pre-School
program for children 3 to 5 years of age
provides a wide range of educational and recreational elements
to stimulate developmental and socialization skills.
- Our Academic
Education, Independence Skills and Pre-Vocational programs
are designed to maximize the individual potential of every student,
to encourage education integration, and lay the foundation for
a future life of employment and independence. In other words,
we assist every student
“TO LEARN TO BE ALL
THEY CAN BE!” |
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