The Upper Organization for the Care of the Blind in Morocco, led by Princess Lalla Meryem, is continuing its efforts to support the education and social integration of visually impaired individuals. The organization is currently registering students for the 2026-2027 academic year at its educational institutions and social centers. These institutions provide a range of services, including education, training, and rehabilitation, to help visually impaired individuals develop their skills and integrate into society.
The organization's educational institutions, including the Mohammed VI Institute for the Education and Training of the Blind in Temara, provide a supportive learning environment for visually impaired students. The institute offers a range of programs, including primary, secondary, and high school education, as well as access to a library and sports facilities. The organization also provides assistive technology, including computers with screen-reading software, to help students with their studies.
According to Rached Sabah, the organization's communication and information officer, Morocco has 13 specialized institutes for the education and training of the blind. These institutions provide free education to students, using the national curriculum, and also offer support to students pursuing higher education. The organization works in partnership with the Ministry of National Education to provide education and training to visually impaired individuals.
The organization's educational institutions also provide a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and cultural programs. Students at the Mohammed VI Institute, for example, can participate in sports such as "cécifoot" (a form of football played by visually impaired individuals) and "goalball". These activities help to promote social integration and provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and build their confidence.
Mustafa Qasbawi, a teacher at the Mohammed VI Institute, explained that the institute provides education and training to students from primary to high school level, with a focus on humanities and social sciences. He noted that the institute's programs are designed to help students develop their skills and prepare for their future careers.
Kouther Ajabe, a student at the Mohammed VI Institute, expressed her gratitude for the opportunities provided by the institute, which has enabled her to pursue her education and develop her skills. She noted that the institute provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, which has helped her to build her confidence and achieve her goals.
The Upper Organization for the Care of the Blind in Morocco is calling on families and parents of visually impaired individuals to register their children at its educational institutions. The organization emphasizes the importance of early intervention and specialized education and training in helping visually impaired individuals to develop their skills and integrate into society.
Key points
- The organization provides free education and training to visually impaired individuals, using the national curriculum.
- The organization's educational institutions provide a range of services, including education, training, and rehabilitation, to help visually impaired individuals develop their skills and integrate into society.
- The organization works in partnership with the Ministry of National Education to provide education and training to visually impaired individuals.
