Special Features at a School for Partially
Sighted
Classroom Situation
small groups
tables and chairs are situated close to the blackboard
group tables
individual working places
reading and listening corners
playing and relaxation corners
Furnishing
tables and chairs adjustable for individual needs
magnet table tops
lighting adjustable for individual needs (at tables and
in classrooms)
darkening and dimmimg feasibilities against reflection
reading stands
Special Visual Aids
closed circuit TV's
magnifiers, magnifying glasses
light magnifiers
special glasses
monoculars
table lights with or without magnification
Special Media
large print typing machines
computers with enlarged screen and print
Perkins Braillers (for profound visually impaired)
cassette players
library with large print books, audio tapes, and video
tapes
Special Curriculum
social concept development classes
computer classes
typing classes
Special Equipment
books and papers in large print
high contrast and large lines in exercise books
large print copy machines
magnet rulers
Care
special education teachers
house parents
psychologist
nurse
physical therapist
mobility and orientation instructor
ophthalmologist (frequent visits at the eye clinic in
Freiburg)
paediatrician
general practitioner
optometrist
Transportation
school owned busses
school busses for transportation from and to home/school
special busses for multiply impaired
school owned cars for business trips by staff
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