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The organization's mission is to help children and adults who are blind, visually impaired, or multi-disabled achieve independence. Located in Los Angeles, WFS offers individualized methods of early intervention, education, recreation, and rehabilitation to nearly 10,000 children and family members throughout California.
The NLS was established by an act of Congress in 1931, and was amended in 1934 to include sound recordings (talking books). The program was expanded in 1952 to include blind children, in 1962 to include music materials, and in 1966 to include individuals with physical impairments that prevent the reading of standard print. [6]
The Dots for Tots program aims to engage and strengthen the senses of a visually impaired child. This is important to get them prepared for reading and interested in literacy. [10] The free program offers free books and kits to promote literacy among blind children of preschool and early elementary age.
Alex Pepper, head of accessibility at Guide Dogs, added: “Our partnership with Beano will help children learn more about visual impairments and the various services Guide Dogs offers in a fun ...
The Beano launches its first ever comic for visually impaired children. Emma Guinness. May 1, 2024 at 4:16 AM ... who learn how guide dogs can allow those with sight loss to lead more independent ...
It also has a magazine for parents and an audio magazine produced by young people with a visual impairment. [citation needed] In 2007, a group of visually impaired students, together with the charity and The National Archives, created Prisoner 4099, a radio play about a 12-year-old Victorian boy who was sent to prison for theft. [1]
In the 21st century, Perkins has expanded its mission online to include resources for families with blind and visually impaired children, [7] and teachers of the visually impaired (TVIs). [8] Perkins has also worked with local partners in Asian countries to host an online community for educators, caregivers and families. [9]
Lighthouse Guild is an American charitable organization, based in New York City, devoted to vision rehabilitation and advocacy for the blind. Its mission statement is "To overcome vision impairment for people of all ages through worldwide leadership in rehabilitation services, education, research, prevention and advocacy."