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The
Blind Spot Theatre
is a unique disabled
friendly reception,
training and
entertainment venue
where guests can relax
and enjoy refreshments
while delighting in live
entertainment.This was
our meeting point today
where a cup of
coffee/tea and delicious
rusks were waiting for
us. |
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Ledivia orgainised a
tour of the facilities;
she has such a warm
personality working with
her friends at the
Institute in such a
caring way. We
watched a short DVD
about the Institute,
then first stop was the
Eddie van Dijk
Exhibition Centre,
where a large
number of geological
specimens are displayed
in a tactile exhibition
forming part in the
education of blind
people with braille
added at each exhibit. |
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A new I-pad is a
fabulous way to keep
updated with the day.
The George van Heerden
Fossil Trail is another
exciting way they use to
add interest to the day
of the blind! They
will shortly have a roof
over this area which
will add a new dimension
to the Fossil Trail. |
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Everyone was gathered
around Ledivia here
where she is explaining
the difference between
the size of a man and
woman's brain - based on
the size of their
skulls. Many
interesting comments
followed. (Brian was
told to "Take a hike
back to Cape Town" after
his comments! Amazing
cane work is done by the
men in the workshop.
They even repair items. |
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The ladies were all so interested to watch this man communicating with Di. Amazing principle for a deaf/blind person. This is a very unique way and not many people world wide can communicate like this. |
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The start of a new cane
product diligently made
in the workshop.
Theresa finds that to
communicate with this
good looking man one
need write the words on
his hand - he has such
an appealing nature -
the ladies all fell for
him! |
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What an interesting time
was spent walking around
the workshop with the
ladies all stopping to
chat and enquire more
about what everyone was
doing. |
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They have an amazing
band which entertained
us over a lunch of
lasagna, fresh home
baked bread and salad.
So good was their band
that a few of the ladies
could not resist and got
up to dance! |
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We were delighted to
celebrate Margot's
special birthday with
her and she was overcome
with emotion at the
thought of the kindness
shown to her with the
gift voucher she can use
to spoil herself.
She deserves it - what
an amazing lady! |
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It was such a special
time for us all - very
humbling and we met such
fabulous people.
When we arrived their
manager was introduced
to us. He has
worked there for 9 years
and said "You will
leave here feeling
different today"
and WOW was he
correct. They
touched our hearts in a
way that we will forever
remember -
The Institute for the
Blind in Worcester, what
a special place!
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Published 25th February '12 |
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