§ 21. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what provision is being made in Northern Ireland for the education of children and young people with visual and audio multiple handicap.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAt the pre-school stage, support from the education sector can take the form of assistance to parents at home by teachers from special schools or from the peripatetic teaching service, or by attendance of the child at a nursery school or unit. Toy and book libraries are also available.
Provision for children of compulsory school age is made at primary or secondary schools or in special units attached to such schools, or in special schools. In addition, a support service based in the Jordanstown school advises schools in the field of visual impairment and this is supplemented by the board's peripatetic service which provides a support and counselling service for children with hearing difficulties.