Regular school evolves into special for children unable to hear, speak
Summary
A community school in Bajarahatti, Chitwan, established 57 years ago, has evolved into a specialised institution teaching deaf and speech-impaired children through sign language, with students now sitting the SEE examination.
Key Points
- A community school in Bajarahatti, Chitwan, founded in 1969, has progressively transformed into a specialised school for deaf and speech-impaired children.
- Since 1997, the school has integrated teaching through sign language, leading to eight deaf students appearing in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) this year.
- The school operates as a residential facility, accommodating students from multiple districts who come for specialised education and safety.
- Despite successes, the school faces financial challenges and relies heavily on community support and limited government funding to sustain operations.
