John William Tighe established a workshop for visually impaired men and raised funds for the education of the visually impaired.
1888
Financial support was provided to enable 13 children to attend the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute in Sydney.
1893
A Blind, Deaf and Dumb School was established in Queensland, controlled by a committee chaired by Sir Charles Lilley. The school opened at Cornwall
St, Annerley with 20 students.
1897
The Blind School and the Deaf School were established as separate schools on the above site. Deaf and blind children were educated separately
but housed together.