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INTEGRATED EDUCATION

There are at least 9 million blind people in India of which about 3 million are blind children of school going age. But only a fraction of them are fortunate enough to receive education.

To better this appalling scenario, NAB, through the Education Department, started the concept of Integrated Education in the rural areas in the country.

Based on the itinerant model, it aims at educating the blind and the visually impaired village children alongside of sighted children thus building confidence to cope with the daily environmental challenges

Today, over 4500 blind children in 2154 schools for the sighted in 1870 villages in 16 states are currently receiving education. NAB ensures the quality of education through 450 specially trained teachers who assist in educating blind children in schools for the sighted.

Supported by international agencies like Sight Savers, Danida, NORAD and Share and Care Foundation the programme continues to bring more and more children.

Braille Kits
At the IE programs that are held in different parts of the country Braille kits are given out which contain aids and appliances needed by young students. Each kit usually contains a Braille slate and stylus, abacus, geometrical items, pointed measuring tape among other things. NAB encourages people to fund these kits of Rs. 750/- each.

Aids and Equipment
NAB provides everyday usable items of interest, study and necessity. Needy individuals are provided with a Braille type-writer, Braille playing cards, special watches and talking watches, cricket balls with jingle bells. To know more about the same or on questions on How to Order contact:
raman@nabindia.org or
robinson@nabindia.org