Cuba will end its 2005-2006 school year in July with over 140 deaf-blind children and youth enjoying open classrooms.

The national education program for people with special needs involves teachers working at the homes of physically impaired students suffering additional limitations or living in isolated areas.

Over 2,000 blind youth, including the deaf-blind, are situated in different levels, the largest number of people with special needs according to Education Ministry statistics.

Higher education alone welcomed 255 blinds and others joined higher education at their municipalities as part of a unique program in the world.

This year, and for the first time ever, there were computer and veterinary graduates and a growing number of disabled students at arts schools.

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