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July 13th 2010: Turning Vision Challenges into Visible Successes

Melanie Cooper, the first legally blind teacher to graduate in Ontario, founded the Connect Learning Centre. Dr Stuart Wittenstein is the superintendent of the California School for the Blind. Melanie explains her experience with vision loss and the challenges it created for her. She talks about the history of Connect Learning Centre, and speaks about the types of vision challenges of the adults attending the center. She discusses the career paths for the trainees when they leave the center. Dr Wittenstein describes the history and work of the California School for the Blind. He talks about th

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Melanie Cooper

Melanie Cooper founded of the Connect Learning Centre which recently opened in Toronto. She’s a visually impaired teacher who has experienced many challenges.
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Stuart Wittenstein

Dr Stuart Wittenstein is an experienced teacher and administrator in programs for children who are blind or visually impaired. He’s in his 15th year as superintendent of the California School for the Blind.
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