New York Institute for the Blind
GPTKB entity
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
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| gptkbp:accreditation |
gptkb:Middle_States_Association_of_Colleges_and_Schools
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:National_Federation_of_the_Blind
|
| gptkbp:alumni |
Contributors to literature on blindness
Innovators in assistive technology Notable figures in advocacy for the blind |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Public awareness programs
Support for families of visually impaired children |
| gptkbp:curriculum |
Academic education
Vocational training Life skills training |
| gptkbp:events |
Annual fundraising gala
Awareness campaigns Community workshops |
| gptkbp:focus |
Education for visually impaired students
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1831
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| gptkbp:funding |
Grants
Private donations Tuition fees |
| gptkbp:history |
Expanded services over the years
Established as a school for the blind Pioneered educational methods for the blind |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York Institute for the Blind
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Improved quality of life for visually impaired individuals
Enhanced public understanding of blindness Increased employment opportunities for graduates |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:mission |
To advocate for the rights of the blind
To provide quality education and support To promote independence for visually impaired individuals |
| gptkbp:motto |
Empowering the visually impaired
|
| gptkbp:notable_alumni |
gptkb:Helen_Keller
gptkb:Louis_Braille |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Community organizations
Local schools |
| gptkbp:services |
Rehabilitation services
Assistive technology training Specialized education programs |
| gptkbp:staff |
Therapists
Counselors Special education teachers |
| gptkbp:type |
School for the Blind
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| gptkbp:website |
www.nyib.org
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