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Visiting Schools in Pohnpei

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The main goal of visiting Micronesia is for me to gain a real-world perspective on schools and books for students with disabilities. This was a big relief, since we would be responsible for making sure these books are accessible to disabled students in Micronesia. It was a great feel for a community.

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Donna Leads a Home Visit to a Blind Toddler

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In addition to meeting with key leaders and visiting schools, Donna McNear really wanted me to see blind children in their homes. But, she's a teacher with a national reputation and a fierce dedication to improving and reforming the system for educating blind children. She has also made Micronesia her professional mission focus.