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Children who are partially sighted or blind learn to live independently.

In addition to learning Braille text and word processing skills, the curriculum of the School for the Blind in Zollikofen outside Bern also teaches students practical skills to help them get around in everyday life. Pictures by Peter Mosimann.

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