Alice Raftary
Educator for blind adults
Born
September 2nd, 1927
97 years ago
Died
March 30th, 2014
10 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An educator specialized in teaching blind adults, contributions included developing and implementing programs focused on enhancing the skills and independence of visually impaired individuals. Worked with organizations to create accessible learning materials and supported the integration of technology into educational practices for the blind community. Advocated for greater awareness and resources for the visually impaired, collaborating with various institutions to improve educational standards.
Developed educational programs for blind adults
Advocated for technology in education for the visually impaired
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