For quite a number of years we have seen the value of connecting learners through attendance at Immersion Courses. Learning opportunities stand beside opportunities to make friends. This year one of the Wellington’s RTVs has used that Immersion model to link two braille learners of a similar age.
The idea to support two learners took place when the mother of a preschooler expressed a desire to see a five year old braille learner working in a class setting.
Devi, the RTV for both Robert 4 years of age and Tane 5 years of age organised the visit for Robert’s parents to observe Tane at school. The visit was so successful that three further return visits have already taken place.
The boys enjoy each other’s company, exploring braille together and using the cane to discover school landmarks. Tane was seen to instigate a game of hide and seek with Robert. There is something very special when learners find a friend who has an understanding of living with severe visual impairment.
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