CATCH – Canadian Teachers Charity Centre for the Blind

Core Activities:

The CATCH Centre for the Blind at St. Catherine’s High School provides education for blind high school students between the ages of 14-23 years old in Lesotho. It is the only high school for the blind in Lesotho. All classes are integrated with blind and non-blind students, and a normal high school curriculum with Braille materials.

The school hired a Braillist to train students and teachers in the use of Braille machines and to translate school materials into Braille.

Future Plans:

Future plans include:
• Replace current Braillist who is retired
• Complete Braille translation of entire curriculum

Needs of Organisation:

Braille text books, Braille machines, Braille paper

Training Needed:
Computer awareness skills for teachers and blind children

Funding:

Sentebale, Indian Society,
Ministry of Education Special Education Unit, Manpower

This organisation’s info updated on: Thu, Oct 8, 2009. Please disregard the date below.