School for the Blind host open house to public

MUSKOGEE, Okla. − The Oklahoma School for the Blind Parent Teacher Organization will host the school’s annual open house and tour on Feb. 16 in Muskogee. The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon at the OSB Campus located at 3300 Gibson, Muskogee, Okla.

All interested persons attending the open house and tour will be allowed to observe students and teachers in regular classroom activities including the latest techniques and technology used to educate students who are blind and visually impaired.

OSB is the statewide resource for the education of blind and visually impaired students in Oklahoma. It emphasizes the Expanded Core Curriculum that is essential in educating students who are blind or visually impaired. This includes Braille, Abacus, Orientation and Mobility, Independent Living Skills and Assistive Technology.

Information will be available regarding specialized instructional materials that are needed in educating visually impaired students.

To arrange a tour or get additional information, contact Linda Graber at lgraber@osb.k12.ok.us or Jeanne Meyerjmijer@yahoo.com or phone the Oklahoma School for the Blind toll free number at 877-229-7136.

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