Kentucky School for the Blind - Visions Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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PHILOSOPHY OF THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND We, the staff of The Kentucky School for the Blind, base weschool program and services on the philosophy expressed in sefollowing beliefs: i Woe. ESV EVE ee ee UNO LaeV Gay person has dignity, is of worth, and iS Gia ge to respect as an unique being. . . that every person should be given the opportunity to realize his her potential and that the school has the responsibility of providing experiences that will encourage him her to do so. ae that those basic skills and knowledges needed to function productively in our society are essential to each student and that 1t is the school's function to introduce and nurture those Sie and knowledges. ; that every student should be equipped with a knowledge of the adaptive skills needed to compensate for his her visual handi- cap. : that the effects of blindness must be recognized by all staff members and reflected in the total programming. that each student needs to understand and practice the pri- vileges and responsibilities of citizenship living in a democratic society. that awareness and appreciation of the fine arts, leisure skills, and other activities which enrich life are necessary to the student's optimal development. 36 . that the staff must assist in the development of self-esteem ; Eby instilling in students who are blind or visually handicapped an 3% attitude of independence and confidence. . that awareness and appreciation of individual differences beneficial toward becoming a contributing member of society. 7 36 356 that this school has primary responsibility for the educa- tion of the students enrolled here, but a share of that responsi- bility lies with the family, the community, and other’ social in- stitutions. that the philosophy of education must be constantly re- ( eincalieeiat to meet the changing needs of children as they face a wivery complex society. SSE in

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The Kentucky School for the Blind 1982 - 1983 Yearbook 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40206 KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Raymond H. Barber, Superintendent of Public Lnsserucus On Dr. Taylor Hollin, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Fred Schultz, Deputy Superintendent Billie R. Downing, Bureau Head, Bureau of Education for Exceptional Children KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND ADVISORY BOARD Bill Roby Bessie Cobb James Clifford Adam Ruschival Edward P. Berla', Ph. D. Will D. Evans, Superintendent

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