Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged (formerly Ahmadi Blind School) is a constituent school of the

Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Muslim University (abbreviated as AMU) is a Public University, public Central University (India), central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, which was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as the Muhammadan Anglo-Orie ...

catering the visually challenged students. It also gives vocational

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such as

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, armature winding, Turner's course, instrumental and vocal music, weaving of handlooms, and cane and bamboo work. Ahmadi School provides free lodging, food and clothing. The school aims to provide various sports facilities such as swimming, skating and

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to cater to the physical rejuvenation of students.

History

Founded by

Sahibzada Aftab Ahmad Khan Sahibzada Aftab Ahmad Khan (March 1867 – January 1930) was an attorney and educator. He was a former vice chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. Early life He was born in 1867 Kunjpura, Karnal district, Punjab Province (British India) ...

specially for

Visually Challenged Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity; in the absence of treatment such as correctable eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment� ...

Student. The school is mainly residential with facilities of free boarding and lodging.

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{{Aligarh Muslim University Schools for the blind in India Educational institutions established in 1927 1927 establishments in India Aligarh Muslim University