School Envionment Of The Visually Impaired Students

Abstract

Education is not simply about making schools available for those who are not able to access them. It is about being proactive in identifying the barriers and obstacles of learners’ encounter in attempting to access opportunities for quality education, as well as, in removing those barriers and obstacles that lead to exclusion. The child with poor vision not only faces many personal hardships through his early developing years but also presents numerous problems and challenges to the responsible adults in his life. All who are in contact with the visually impaired child are affected, with those who are the closest sharing the greatest concern and bearing the heaviest burden. The present study is conducted to explore and analyse the School Environment of the Visually Impaired Students from different Blind Schools of Assam. From the review of different studies, it is found that there are very less studies conducted in this area for the Visually Impaired Students. The objective of the study is to study the School Environment of the Visually Students of Assam. A purposive sampling method was employed to select respondents who could provide rich and relevant data. The sample included 11 teachers and 21 Visually Impaired Students from the Blind Schools of Assam. The study revealed that teachers in Assam’s blind schools are consistently available to support visually impaired students both academically and emotionally. Warm teacher–taught relationships based on trust, respect, and motivation foster students’ confidence and resilience. The curriculum, though aligned with the state syllabus, is effectively adapted through Braille, tactile materials, and life skills training. Despite infrastructural limitations, schools creatively utilize resources to ensure accessibility. Parental involvement emerged as a strong pillar, with parents providing both emotional encouragement and active collaboration with teachers. Together, these factors create a nurturing and inclusive school environment that empowers visually impaired students to thrive.