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London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read (engraving)
1616851 London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1843.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22852326
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Addition Agnes Aphabet Arithmetic Blind Blindness Cripple Disability Disabled Division Handicaped Handicapped Person Infirmities Invalid Laura Lessons Literacy London Society Multiplication Public Read Sightless Eyes Specimens Subtraction
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This engraving from the 19th century showcases the London Society for Teaching the Blind to Read, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering individuals with visual impairments through literacy. The image depicts a scene of learning and inclusion, as blind Chinese children engage in reading and arithmetical exercises under the guidance of their teachers. The print highlights various tools used by the society to facilitate education for the blind, including an arithmetical frame that enables tactile exploration of numbers and figures. Specimens, lessons, and even double letters are provided to enhance their understanding of arithmetic. The presence of a lady pupil suggests that this institution was open not only to boys but also girls who faced blindness. The profound impact of this society is evident in its efforts to combat disability by imparting essential skills such as reading and writing. It symbolizes hope for those living with infirmities or handicaps, emphasizing that every individual deserves equal opportunities regardless of physical limitations. In black and white hues, this historic artwork captures both resilience and determination within sightless eyes. It serves as a reminder that despite challenges faced by disabled individuals during that era, organizations like the London Society for Teaching the Blind were instrumental in fostering inclusivity within society. This print from Bridgeman Images invites us into a world where barriers are broken down through education, proving once again that knowledge truly knows no bounds.
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