“THE BLIND PERSON'S MISERY IS EASED MOST BY CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR HIM TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE.”
History of the Education of Blind and Partially Sighted Children in Slovenia at the Institute for the Blind and Partially Sighted in the 20th Century
Keywords:
Visually impaired, tiflopedagogy, Institute for Blind and Partially Sighted ChildrenAbstract
The paper explores the history of the education of blind and partially sighted children in Slovenia. After presenting the beginnings of caring for blind soldiers, it follows the establishment of the institution on Slovenian soil and its development throughout the 20th century. The paper sheds light on the challenges and progress in the education of the blind and describes how the education of the blind took place, what subjects were taught, what aids were used and what was the tiflopedagogical approach in this regard. The text introduces some of the tiflopedagogues and their contribution to the functioning of the institution and highlights the institution's central role in empowering blind individuals to lead independent lives and pursue diverse careers.
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