In the Matter of a Royal Commission to Inquire Into the Administration, Management and Welfare of the Ontario School for the Blind: Report and ... K. C., LL. B., Commissioner (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484174495 ISBN 13: 9780484174497

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A historic inquiry into the administration and welfare of Ontario’s School for the Blind offers a clear view of how such institutions were run and what changes were proposed to improve student life, learning, and safety.

This nonfiction work documents an official royal commission’s methods, interviews with students and staff, and comparisons with American peers. It presents findings on rules, dining, health, housing, and the daily routines that shape blind students’ education and well‑being. The report also outlines prioritized recommendations for administration, facilities, and vocational training.

• How complaints and concerns were gathered, and how the commission evaluated discipline, management, and care.
• Key recommendations on governance, staff roles, and improving dining, health care, and living spaces.
• Proposals for modernizing vocational training, including commercial courses, stenography, and sales skills.
• Plans for expanding facilities and outside connections, such as a field secretary and better grounds amenities.

Ideal for readers of Canadian history, education policy, and the evolution of services for the blind, this book provides context for early 20th‑century reform in a provincial institution.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484174495
• ISBN 13: 9780484174497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 43