Braille School in Vinton Emphasizes Life Skills Education
The Braille school in Vinton remains open with 25 staff teaching 34 students who live on campus during the week and in local public schools for parts of the year. Officials note progress in independence and job skills, with nine students taking some classes in public schools and many graduates pursuing higher education or employment.
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Enrollment Rules at Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School requires students to be visually impaired under state education rules, eligible for services, under 21, immunized per the Iowa Dept of Health, and residents of Iowa. The article also notes students Jerad Nylin and friends writing a book with school staff encouragement, highlighting improved reading skills.
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