In May 2010 Krakow, Poland faced the worst flood in the history of the city. Losses totaled over $207 million. Due to large floods in the past, Poland was better prepared for the disaster, but the damage was still very extensive. The Krakow School for the Blind was one organization that was heavily damaged and nearly destroyed. This school is one of the largest schools for the Blind in Poland. Everything that was below ground was ruined. Nineteen classrooms including computer laboratories, music rooms, etc. were destroyed. Losses from the Krakow School for the Blind totaled $250,000. The School has 466 students enrolled that now have no suitable place or equipment to learn.
Upon hearing this news a local dealer, Altix, worked to gather donations for the school in order to help counter some of the losses. ViewPlus has donated a Cub Jr. embosser to help the Krakow School for the Blind get back up and running. Hopefully with all the generous donations the Krakow School will be able to reopen and begin teaching shortly.
For information on how to donate to the Krakow School for the blind please visit: http://tinyurl.com/24kbtvb
Navigate to the News tab located on the left side of the page. Then click on the article titled "Losses Caused by Flood Centre" to find details on the flooding and information on how to donate.
