Education for Students with Visual Impairments in Singapore: An Overview of Primary and Secondary Programs (Around the World‪)‬

Special education schools in Singapore provide education to children with disabilities, including those with intellectual, physical, or sensory impairments. Most of these schools cater to children aged 4 to 18. There are 20 special education schools run by various voluntary welfare organizations in Singapore; included in these 20 schools is the primary education provision for children who are visually impaired (Ministry of Education, 2009a). This arrangement is in line with the government's Many Helping Hands policy, which involves a tripartite relationship between the government, the citizenry, and the voluntary sector. The objective is to promote active participation in the care of people with disabilities (Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, 2005). PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED