University to include training school for teachers of the visually impaired

A COLLEGE to train teachers for visually impaired students will soon be established under the Delhi University. The course structure for the college is being considered by the DU Academic Council.

‘‘A committee was formed with two members from the Central Institute of Education (CIE) and one from the Blind Relief Association. If the course is approved in the next Academic Council meeting, we may start the session this year,’’ said P.C.

Mehta, deputy executive director of the Blind Relief Association that will run the Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education (Visually Impaired). As many as 20 teachers will specialise in teaching visually impaired students here.

Mehta said the eligibility of the candidate for the course would include some qualification in the field of education.