Bartimea special School for the blind and deaf was established in 1985 by the belated first lady Zalfa Camille Chamoun. Our school welcomes all without discrimination, it is a mixed school with daily and boarding programs, and has a contract with the ministry of social affairs. Our goal is to help our students reach their full potentials, maximum autonomy, and best social and economical inclusion in their societies.
We are determined to develop the skills of our students in a range of meaningful ways, and they impress us daily with their talents and achievements. They set an example to us all with their determination and positive attitudes. We believe in and actively promote close links with families, whose children we are lucky enough to educate and care for.
Together we create a future for the visually impaired.
To empower persons who are blind, partially sighted or deafblind, including visually impaired persons with additional disabilities by means of education, training, development and care towards a fulfilled life and complete citizenship.
We are committed to working with students with complex needs in an individualised way, achieving outcomes that will enhance their future independence.