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Marc Ashton, FBC's CEO, explains the organization's philosophy:
FBC raises the expectations of our students, their families, and the
community. FBC graduates have one of the lowest unemployment rates in
the country because we expect our students to grow up and go to work. We
expect them to do well in school. We expect their teachers to hold our
students accountable. We show families that their child will succeed. Our
students can and do overcome the obstacle of vision loss.
Figure 3
Gaining Mobility
Note. An FBC teacher works with a young student on mobility using a specialized
chair to assist in balance and strength development.
Certified as the largest preschool for the blind in the country in 2018, FBC
serves many students across its three campuses. Children of all needs are served as
