Historical information
Articles in the annual report include: occupation of the Helen Keller hostel by 22 residents, in order to expand the supply of Braille books selected long-term prisoners in one gaol began tuition in Braille writing and have transcribed 33 volumes in 7 months, it is expected that the Braille Printing Press ordered from England three years ago will arrive before the end of 1951, the Braille Writers Association of NSW are adding greatly to the work done by volunteer transcribers, the home teaching team of R. Kippax, S. Kerry and C. Rae continue to provide outstanding service, listing of the volunteers who have provided a driving service to assist teachers reach people in their own homes however more drivers are needed, the decision to make a nursery for blind children after temporarily caring for a set of twins, thank you to Goodie Reeve and 2GB for the 'Glow Worm' sessions each Saturday morning, monthly Blind Artists concerts continue to be successful, 82 people have received help from the Occupational Therapy department, a property in Laman St in Cooks Hill was acquired to expand services to the northern district given the warm reception in Newcastle, thanks to A.F. Toll Pty Ltd for transporting Braille books without charge, various reports from Auxiliaries and the Black and White Ball continued to be the event of the season.
Physical description
1 volume with photographs and illustrations
Subjects
- royal sydney industrial blind institution,
- annual report,
- helen keller hostel,
- roy kippax,
- c rae,
- goodie reeve,
- braille writers association of new south wales,
- occupational therapy,
- a.f. toll pty ltd,
- black and white committee,
- w.a. davis,
- les black,
- k curtis,
- fred wolfenden,
- stuart kerry,
- graeme dark,
- sandra dark,
- parramatta gaol
