Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Educational facility for visually impaired students in Oakland, Pittsburgh, United States.
The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is an educational institution in Oakland, Pittsburgh, serving students with visual impairments through dedicated classrooms and assistive learning tools. The campus includes multiple buildings designed for instruction, residential living, and therapeutic services that work together to support student development.
The school was founded in 1887 and established its permanent home in Oakland in 1894, making it one of the region's first dedicated educational centers for blind children. This early commitment reflected growing recognition of specialized learning needs in the community.
The institution integrates academic instruction with therapeutic services, mobility training, and social development programs to support student growth and independence.
Programs run during school weeks, so planning ahead helps if you want to visit the campus or learn more about what the school offers. The Oakland location has good access routes, making it straightforward to reach and navigate the grounds.
A connecting bridge was added to the campus in 2017 to make moving between buildings safer and more intuitive for students navigating the grounds. This addition demonstrates how the school continues to adapt its physical spaces to support everyday student needs.
Location: Pittsburgh
Website: https://wpsbc.org
GPS coordinates: 40.44934,-79.95367
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43
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