The Missouri School for the Blind residential program provides housing for students who are Missouri residents that are unable to be transported to and from school on a daily basis. All dormitories are staffed with residential advisors who provide assistance to each student based on individual needs.
The residential program has been designed to complement the education program, with an emphasis on those activities normally learned within the students’ home environment. Some of these lifelong skills include personal care, activities of daily living, the development of socialization skills as well as leisure and recreational opportunities.
Activities
Every month, the residential students have access to the activities calendar; which details the various choices and opportunities students have to choose from. Some of the on campus activities include arts and crafts, swimming, bowling, movie time and roller skating. Other community and cultural activities include shopping, concerts, professional sporting events, as well as performances at the famous Fox and Muny theatres. Students in the residential program are encouraged to exercise their right to make independent choices regarding the activities they would like to participate in.
Health Services
Missouri School for the Blind has a health center which provides general health maintenance for all students which includes the administration of medications according to doctor’s orders, first aid, treatment of minor illnesses and accidents on an as needed basis. The staff in the health center has the responsibility to maintain medical records for all students attending the school. The health center is staffed by a licensed registered nurse and licensed practical nurses. Missouri School for the Blind adheres to the Missouri Standard of Practice.