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Perkins School for the Blind Pioneered the First Physical Education Program in the United States for Students with Blindness or Visual Impairment

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When Samuel Gridley Howe opened the school’s doors in 1832, he was immediately troubled by his students’ poor health. In that era, children who were blind were customarily treated as invalids and were prevented from doing anything for themselves. Fearing Read More...

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Posted Jan 13 2012, 03:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, Special education, Blindness, Blindness organizations, Special schools, History

Perkins School for the Blind Pioneered the First Physical Education Program in the United States for Students with Blindness or Visual Impairment

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