here is a link to the little article they did on us:
http://www.grenadaedu.com/Home/tabid/213/ctl/Details/mid/662/ItemID/504/Default.aspx
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And incase you cant here it is ALL Credit for the blow article goes to the Ministry of Education Grenada and it's mentioned creator This NOT written by the Resource Centre for the Blind and we do not seek to take credit for this blow article:
ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2010 - MOEPRU - Blind and visually impaired students will benefit directly as a result of the donation of a Braille Embosser to the Resource Center for the blind.
The donation by the Grenada Electricity Services Limited GRENLC removes one more obstacle for the blind and visually impaired student as it now provides an opportunity for the 26 students in mainstream schools across the island to have access to the same texts which facilitate the learning process for their peers.
Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education Mrs. Pauline Finlay in reaffirming the ministry’s commitment toward improving access to education for the blind and visually impaired said the centre now having the equipment is a significant accomplishment with the students being the greatest beneficiaries.
“Things we take for granted” she says “is a big challenge for them. We can easily open a book and read it. They can’t do it like that.” The embosser she says will enable the visually impaired students to be able to open a book and read using their tactile sense, while also aiding teachers in preparing and facilitating the learning process.
GRENLEC’s Corporate Communications Manager, Prudence Greenidge said it is her hope that the embosser will not only serve the students but the wider community. An important part of development she says is access to education “and if we’re talking about access to education it must be for all of us.”
According to Ms. Greenidge “if we leave any members of our community out, we cannot speak about developing in any way.”
In her remarks Principal of the Resource Centre for the Blind Mrs. Vernice Morain said it was a proud moment and gave her commitment that all blind and visually impaired persons will benefit. She said the centre is now well placed to empower the people it serves.
Having access to the embosser according to Mrs. Morain will result in the blind and visually impaired students have equal opportunities as their sighted peers as they will no longer have to be dependent on reading escorts. “We look forward with eager anticipation to our new school year when our students will benefit from our free brailed textbooks.”
The centre originally had a Braille Embosser but it was lost during the passage of Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Staff has since held several fundraising activities in an effort to have the equipment replaced. It was one of their fundraising activities that caught the eye of GRENLEC officials leading the company to partner with the Ministry of Education to replace the equipment.
The reacquired access to reading material for the blind and visually impaired strengthens the ministry’s thrust at inclusive education through it mission of ensuring equitable access to quality and relevant education for all citizens.
There are currently 26 blind and visually impaired students attending mainstream schools. 8 in kindergarten, 5 in primary and 13 at the secondary level.
Written By: IMI
Date Posted: 11/30/2010
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