Emmanuel says that he also offers lessons on how to use a computer and on mobility with a white cane and a guide dog.
“The classes are conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Kopano Disabled Movement offices.
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“We conduct the lessons in a small group of five students a session twice a day.
“We are unable to take bigger classes because there is a lot of demonstration and individual attention for the students, unlike with people who can see,” he says.
Emmanuel is encouraging community members who live with people suffering from blindness to enroll them at the centre.
“Like everyone else in the country they have the right to education – they must not be deprived of this.
“The lessons are for free and will help them to be able to interact with the outside world better when they can read, and walk using a white cane.
“Their disability should not stop them from being able to read – they cannot depend on others to interpret their confidential information because they cannot read.
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“We have the equipment and skills, which we offer for free, waiting for them,” he says.
Emmanuel says that, through the skills training offered, the blind can also be empowered and seek employment.
