Sharp Memorial School for the Blind
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| Project Name: |
Sharp Memorial School for the Blind |
| Project Description: |
School
for Blind / Visually Disabled
Children
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| Location: |
India North,
Dehradun
(Uttaranchal)
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| Project Information: |
Dehradun, capital of Uttaranchal, about 270 kms from New Delhi has a small airport (Jolly Grant) about 40 kms from the city. A century old school for the blind and historically, one of the first blind schools in India. Hostel-based institution with blind children from all over the country. With the assistance of CBM it has moved to integrated education. A Low Vision tertiary centre is being established by CBM for stocking of low vision aids and accessories as well as for technical assessment and rehabilitation of low vision children. |
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