LITTLE FLOWER CONVENT - SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

Established in 1926, the Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for the Blind is run by the Sisters of the I.C.M. congregation. The school aims at developing the basic skills and talents of wards through holistic education.

The facilities provided to students include walkman, tape recorders and taped lessons and readers. Scribes assist students to prepare and write for their exams. Braille instructors give slow learners special help after class hours.

Their other programmes include the once-a-week session for parents of day scholars to help their children at home. Vocal music and Instrumental music - Violin, Piano, Flute, Tabla and Clarinet are also taught.

An outstanding feature is that the school has recorded hundred per cent results in both the X and XII standard board examinations since its inception.

The school is aided by the Government of Tamil Nadu and functions under the Social Welfare Department.

Address:
Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for the Blind,
# 127, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai - 600 006,
Phone: 826 9618

LITTLE FLOWER CONVENT - SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

The Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for the Deaf provides education to children with hearing impediments. Run by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the School was founded in 1926.

Students can be admitted between the age group of two and half and four years. Classes for boys are up to the IV standard. Both Tamil and English medium of instruction are available.

Facilities include Parent Training Programmes, Early Identification and Early Intervention Centre, Typewriting section, Computer section, Ear Mould Laboratory, Hearing Aid Maintenance Centre, Audiology Centre, Noon Meal Centre and Hostel for outstation students.

The School is the recipient of the state award for Excellence in Education (1981) and the National award for outstanding service for the welfare of the handicapped (1995).

Address:
Little Flower Convent Higher Secondary School for the Deaf,
# 127, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai - 600 006,
Phone: 2826 5739

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