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Another strategy for keeping OSB open would be a kind of reverse mainstreaming where sighted students be given the option of attending OSB benefiting from the comraderie of an education with blind friends. Along with boosting the pupil count at OSB, this shared education could have far-reaching benefits such as those offered at satellite schools. Run of the mill public school graduates are often at a loss as to unique career ideas due to the same standardized education.

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I worked in the public schools and witnessed all the specialists who visit schools to work individually with students under IEPs. Occupational therapists, physical therapists, vision, speech and language specialists, etc pulling students out of regular class activities. Specialists give lists of requirements to be fulfilled on behalf of the student. These must be carried out by the teacher assistant if available and classroom instructor. Often these requirements are in conflict with another specialist's demands. Their visits may happen on inservice days or days when the student is absent. Specialists must travel many miles to reach students. There are high operating costs for OSB and there are high costs paying itinerant specialists. One hour visit weekly does not come close to the full day OSB offers, and students and parents lack the mutual support and community of peers.

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