[Dtb-talk] [OT] Best schools for the Blind

[Mike Freeman]

I disagree in part.  The Washington State School for the Blind is known around the country for its excellence and innovation.  Also check out the schools in Texas and Indiana.

Mike Freeman

On Nov 16, 2010, at 7:23, Jim Barbour <jbar at barcore.com> wrote:

> So Greg, I'm sure how we help here.
> 
> I suspect that we (those of us in the US) are pretty clear that there
> are no "leading" schools for the blind.  That is, it would be rare
> that I would point a blind child toward a school for the blind, as
> opposed to a public or charter school with a teacher for the blind.
> 
> Typically, each state will have a school for the blind, and typically
> these schools work with kids who have multiple disabilities where one
> of them is blindness.
> 
> So, if what you are looking for is a brick and mortar school for the
> blind, then you'll may as well talk to places like Perkins, The Hadley
> School for the Blind, the California School for the Blind (I mention
> this b/c I live in Ca).
> 
> If you are looking for a concentration of blind students, I'd consider
> speaking with organizations of educators of blind children, or parents
> of blind children.
> 
> I know this isn't what exactly what you wanted to hear, but I hope it
> helps.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 10:02:39PM +0800, Greg earney wrote:
>> We are only trying to try and find out which are the leading schools, not engage in a discussion as to the relative merits of dedicated schools and verses mainstreaming.
>> 
>> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media
>> Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA
>> PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100
>> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
>> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
>> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
>> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
>> 
>> On 16/11/2010, at 9:41 PM, Mark J. Cadigan wrote:
>> 
>>> As a former student I can tell you that schools for the blind such as Perkins have there place, but they are not for everyone.
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Kearney" <gkearney at gmail.com>
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>>> 
>>>> I know that this is off topic of this list but I need to know what the best schools for the blind in the United States and Canada are. We have all heard of Perkins here but what are some of the other really outstanding schools there?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for your input
>>>> 
>>>> Gregory Kearney | Manager Accessible Media
>>>> Association for the Blind of WA - Guide Dogs WA
>>>> PO Box 101, Victoria Park WA 6979 | 61 Kitchener Ave, Victoria Park WA 6100
>>>> Tel: 08 9311 8246 | Fax: 08 9361 8696 | www.guidedogswa.com.au
>>>> Tel: 307-224-4022 (North America)
>>>> Email: greg.kearney at guidedogswa.com.au
>>>> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
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