Problems aplenty for the visually impaired as schools reopen

MaduraiThe covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have been extra harsh on the everyday lives of many visually challenged schoolchildren. They are looking forward to the reopening of schools f

Madurai The covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns have been extra harsh on the everyday lives of many visually challenged schoolchildren. They are looking forward to the reopening of schools for classes 9-12 next month, more than anyone else. A visually challenged class 12th student, R. Dharmaraj says, “I study at the KNPM Pillaimar Sangam School under inclusive education. The pandemic has been so stressful since I have not been able to follow a proper routine. I listen to the Kavli Tholaikatchi classes for about 3-4 hours every day. It becomes exhausting at one point. Though I understand the teaching, it gets difficult when teachers explain concepts using black boards. I am relieved that I can go back to school and seek help from my teachers and friends.”