Visit to a Blind school
A child has special educational needs if they have a learning problem or disability that make it more difficult for them to learn than most children their age. They may have problems with schoolwork, communication or behaviour. Parents can get help and advice from specialists, teachers and voluntary organizations.
The first time I visited to a blind school was when I was in eighth standard. It was one of the most heart-touching experiences I have had till now. As a student, our right hand and our eyes are the most important possessions we have without which a normal person like me can never imagine what we would have done possibly. But after staying at the blind school for 2 hours, it changed my view. I understood how strong is a person’s willpower. And a man has so much strength within himself. It is normal people with all physical features and in working conditions tend to curse destiny for some reason or the other. Somewhere it is said that scarcity brings out the best in a person. And that was quite clear from the visit.
The first time I did not realize that blind students would be so happy and energetic. That was the most positive thing about the school. I thought that the world would be so dark without eyesight. But eyesight cannot be greater than inner vision. They might have assumed a vision inside and that is what gives them strength. Sometimes I feel as if being blind they are lucky to be not seeing so much cruelty and harshness in the world. Their vision is the key to driving them far in life.
I didn’t know about the system of reading that the blind adopt to study. Their normal textbooks were converted into braille texts and by touching those dots they can recognize the letters and read fluently. Their sense of touch means everything. Everyone holds a white stick in their hand to guide them while walking.
We went from our school and we took sweets and a packet lunch for us all. Our school sponsored these arrangements. And it was on the children’s day. It was the most memorable children’s day ever and I feel very lucky to have experienced that. They inspired me a lot and We all understood since then that the blind are not helpless and piteous. They possess immense willpower and if supported properly they can go far. The school was a boarding one and blind students were taught to be self-sufficient from a very young age. That is very much required for them to gain confidence in themselves.