 Billy at St. Michael's RC Primary School |
The British Wireless for the Blind Fund has developed a programme with Billy Baxter for use in schools that links to the Citizenship requirements of the National Curriculum. Billy talks to the pupils, encouraging their participation and helping them to understand how a blind person copes with the world. He aims to challenge the pupils’ understanding of what it means to be blind and help them to understand what help a blind person may need in their day to day lives. |
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This is demonstrated by modern gadgets like talking watches, computers, bar code readers and demonstrating the symphony radio The presentation is for one hour and involves participation by the pupils and includes humour and the chance for the pupils to ask questions to presenter. “Billy is a natural orator. He uses humour well and presents a picture of his disability that fascinates both adults and children alike. His message is one which has clear links to the citizenship curriculum and develops an ethos of team work and support, through his own experiences and circumstances” Neil Toplass, Deputy Head – The Harbour School. |
BOOKING BILLY FOR YOUR SCHOOL British Wireless for the Blind Fund makes no charge to schools for this service (although, of course, a donation is always appreciated). For further information please contact Lesley West at the Fund on 01634 832501, or get in touch via our contacts page |
