Tag: blind
Visually impaired kids suffer at school
Visual impairment can have a major impact on a child’s happiness, success at school and future opportunities, says a new report.
Sight Impaired at Aged...
Intervenors needed for deafblind kids
Deafblind children should get one-to-one support from specialists called intervenors, says the charity Sense. Intervenors are highly trained professionals who work with deafblind children...
Help for teachers on dyslexia and VI
A new service aims to help teachers, SENCOs and teaching assistants support those who struggle to read standard print.
Developed by the charities Dyslexia Action...
Government “abandoning” blind children
The Government has been accused of abandoning young blind and partially sighted children while bankers continue to receive huge bonuses.
Dr Tom Pey, the head...
Are blind children born to be musical?
Children who are not sighted because they were born prematurely are roughly 4,000 times more likely to develop exceptional musical abilities, such as perfect...
Blind World Cup comes to England
The Football Association (FA) will host the 2010 IBSA World Blind Football Championships at The Royal National College (RNC) for the Blind in Hereford....
National deafblind awards
At a ceremony in London in October, the national deafblind charity, SENSE, presented its Sense Awards, recognising people for campaigning, volunteering and working for...
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Neurodiversity and Education
The authors of this publication combine extensive experience in the fields of education, neurodiversity, teacher training, tutoring and consultancy. Paul Ellis broadcasts regularly on...
