05/18/2025
This Tuesday, the Jonathanland primary school welcomed an association dedicated to supporting blind individuals. It was an opportunity for students to discover the vital role of guide dogs and gain a deeper understanding of what itâs like to live without sight. đ¶
The event featured demonstrations, emotional conversations⊠and most notably, the participation of Andrew and Peter, two blind twin brothers enrolled at the school, who proudly shared their experience. âThanks to our guide dog, we can move around more freely. Heâs kind of like our eyes,â said Andrew, smiling. đ§âđ€âđ§
A beautiful encounter to raise awareness among the youngest and nurture empathy from an early age. đ
The City Hall Communications Team
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Ce mardi, lâĂ©cole primaire de Jonathanland a accueilli une association dĂ©diĂ©e Ă lâaccompagnement des personnes aveugles. Lâoccasion pour les Ă©lĂšves de dĂ©couvrir le rĂŽle essentiel des chiens guides et de mieux comprendre le quotidien de ceux qui vivent sans la vue. đ¶
Des dĂ©monstrations, des Ă©changes riches en Ă©motions⊠et surtout la participation dâAndrew et Peter, deux jumeaux aveugles scolarisĂ©s dans lâĂ©tablissement, qui ont fiĂšrement partagĂ© leur expĂ©rience. « GrĂące Ă notre chien-guide, on peut se dĂ©placer plus librement. Il est un peu comme nos yeux », a confiĂ© Andrew, sourire aux lĂšvres. đ§âđ€âđ§
Une belle rencontre pour sensibiliser les plus jeunes Ă la diffĂ©rence et cultiver lâempathie dĂšs le plus jeune Ăąge. đ
 LâĂ©quipe de communication de la mairie
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