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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Sport
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Blind and visually impaired students participate in ‘Cane Quest'
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — WVU's Children's Vision Rehabilitation Program and the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney hosted a 'Cane Quest' on Friday, where impaired and blind students from throughout West Virginia came to practice moving through the world using a cane. The event was a continuation of competition from Thursday when students did a 'Braille Challenge'. Both were hosted at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Morgantown with this year's events being the first hosted outside of the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney. Jazzy's Hydrobikes to open permanent location, 'Jazzy's Sweet Spot' For both events, qualifying students will get to go to a National Competition sponsored by the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. Orientation and Mobility Specialist Bethanie Mateer helped organize the event and explained that the students practice navigating the world with their cane in their communities and homes, but once they become adults they are expected to be able to do it everywhere. Today's Cane Quest was a bit more practice towards that end. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Health
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Harrison County official addresses concerns about air quality at Simpson Elementary School
BRIDGEPORT, (WBOY) — Concerns have been raised by parents and community members regarding air quality at Simpson Elementary School. However, an indoor air quality test conducted by the Harrison County Board of Education showed that the concerns appear to be unfounded. James Lopez, Harrison County Schools' Assistant Superintendent of Transportation, confirmed that there is no black mold present at the school. The test, performed on January 30, was prompted by reports of individuals feeling unwell. According to Lopez, the only issue identified was slightly elevated CO2 levels, which is not uncommon in environments with many people. Blind and visually impaired students participate in 'Cane Quest' 'We were able to bring all of that into compliance very quickly, and it was not a health issue,' Lopez said. 'It wasn't optimal, you know, it was slightly elevated, but that's not uncommon when you have a large group of people in a room. The CO2 levels can rise, and that's why you have the equipment that pulls in fresh air to replenish that.' In response to the elevated CO2 levels, the school has replaced all HVAC equipment to ensure proper ventilation and air quality. Lopez also emphasized that the Harrison County Board of Education prioritizes the health and safety of students and staff. To address any concerns, teachers were gathered to review the findings and ensure everyone was informed and reassured about the situation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
