National Special Education Centre for Visually Handicapped Children, Islamabad, provides education, and requisite rehabilitation services to the students with visual impairment. The Centre has been extending services since 1982, under the umbrella of the Directorate General of Special Education and is committed to serve the cause with zeal and zest.
Services Offered
- Free education from Nursery to Secondary Level
- Eye Assessment, Diagnosis & Referral Services
- Medical assessment
- Social assessment
- Braille Training
- Psychological assessment
- Library & Computer Lab
- Pre-Vocational Training
- Daily Living Skill Training
- Mobility Training
- Counselling & Guidance
- Free Pick & Drop
- Sports Therapy
- Co-curricular Activities
- Music Therapy
- Learning through Audio Books
- Learning through Assistive Technology
- Learning through Smart Interactive Board
- Free Boarding & Lodging
- Free Meal
Admission Requirements
Children meeting the Centre’s admission criteria may apply for admission.
Eligibility:
- Age: 5 and above subject to the class
- Category of Disability: Visual Impairment (Albino, Blind, Low Vision)
Required Information/Documents:
- Parent/Guardian CNIC
- Parent/Guardian Contact Number
- Form-B of the child
- Copy of Disability Certificate
- Educational record, where applicable
- Four passport-size photographs
Contact Information
Vice Principal / Officer In-Charge: Mrs. Shahnaz Zafar
Phone/Mobile: [051-9252031]
Physical Address: [Street No. 07, G-7/2, Islamabad]
E-mail: [almaktoom.vhc@gmail.com]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who can be admitted to the Centre?
Children with visual impairment who meet the Centre’s admission criteria may apply for admission. - What documents are required for admission?
Applicants are generally required to provide relevant CNIC parents/guardian, Form-B, educational record (if applicable), medical/visual impairment assessment and 4 passport size photographs - What levels of education are offered at the Centre?
The Centre provides free education from Nursery to Secondary level for students with visual impairment. - Is there any fee for education?
No. Education is provided free of cost. - What assessment services are available for children with visual impairment?
The Centre provides eye, psychological, medical and social assessment services are available to facilitate appropriate educational and rehabilitation support. - Does the Centre provide Braille training?
Yes. Students receive Braille literacy and training according to their individual educational needs. - What rehabilitation and skill-development services are provided?
The Centre provides daily living skills training, orientation and mobility training, pre-vocational training, counselling and guidance, and other supportive services. - Does the Centre provide transport facilities?
Yes. Free pick-and-drop/transport facility is available subject to the Centre’s prescribed arrangements and routes. - Are boarding and lodging facilities available?
Yes. The Centre provides free boarding and lodging facilities subject to availability of seats and applicable admission criteria. - What extracurricular and therapeutic activities are offered?
Students are provided opportunities to participate in sports and physical activities, co-curricular activities and music therapy, supporting their educational, social and personal development.