School for Blind/Visually Impaired Children Provides Life Long Learning and Support

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Rachelle Rectenwald, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children

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Sep 11, 2021

The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children provides support and a life time of learning to its students. Guest Rachelle Rectenwald, Assistant Superintendent, tells host Sheila Hyland how and why they are providing adult services upon graduation. wpsbc.org

Hosted by: Sheila Hyland Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team

#Pennsylvania #General Interest

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