Irena Repaská educated blind children for almost 30 years

Both natives of Levoča. She – special pedagogue, editor of children’s magazines, author of textbooks for the blind, wife, mother of 3 children (2 sons, a daughter), grandmother of 8…

Guilly d’Herbemont, mother of the white cane

The French Guilly d´Herbemont (1888-1980) proposed that the blind use a white cane to guide them. Her proposal was put into practice in 1931 and gradually spread throughout Europe. October…

Gejza Slaninka, leading Slovak pedagogue for deaf pupils

Gejza Slaninka (February 25, 1911 – March 2, 1985) was a leading Slovak pedagogue for deaf pupils – pedagogue and expert in the education of children with hearing impairments or…

Pavol Sabadoš, the creator of educational programs for deaf

Every year, World Hearing Day and International Ear Care Day are commemorated on March 3 and held under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO). The day is dedicated…