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Foundation for Blind Children hosts virtual karaoke party

The coronavirus crises has forced students from across the country to turn to virtual learning.

PHOENIX — The coronavirus crises has forced students from across the country to turn to virtual learning.

It's been well reported, but 12 news wanted to know how kids with disabilities are handling the change.

To find out, Team 12's Matt Yurus checked in with The Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix.

“Let me tell you about a story Matt,” said Jared Kittelson, who is the director of educational services at Foundation For Blind Children in Phoenix.

His story is about just how disinterested a student was during their online learning lesson...at first.

"Until they realize that's their teachers on the other line. And then the student grabbed the iPad, hugged the iPad and wouldn't let go of the iPad. To see that in person...is pretty awesome," he said.

Kittelson says this style connection is not limited to a single student. It's somewhat amazing when there is no blueprint for these teachers.

“This came on real quick. And we had to go from an in-person program to virtual pretty much at the drop of a hat."

Saturday's lesson: Zoom karaoke.

“They still needed that connection and that opportunity to express themselves,” Kittelson said.

It's an opportunity at a social connection we are all longing for during this unprecedented time.

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