140 g e t t i n g r e a d y f o r c h i l d - c a r e a n d s c h o o l
School is important for all children
Because blind children often do not have the same opportunities as
children who can see, school is very important for a blind child’s future.
Blind children can go to school and learn a lot, including skills they will
need to earn a living.
In some places, children who are blind can go to special schools for the
blind. Some local schools may have special programs for children who
are blind. With some extra help, blind children can do well in classes
with children who can see.
Pama will be old
enough to go to
school next year,
but I don’t know
what school will
be best for her.
My nephew is blind
and he goes to a
boarding school
for blind children.
Next time my sister
visits me, you must
come and ask
questions about
the school.
But that school is
far away. Maybe
Pama can go to
our neighborhood
school. Do you
think the school
teacher would
allow it?
She would have
to. Pama has a
right to go to
school like any
other child.
helping children who are blind