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The Institute provides information on their website and other outreach-type activities to educate society on what it means to be blind, what can blind people do for employment, and what it is like working with a blind person. [7] The outreach activities highlight real experiences of blind people, so as to provide a broad range of examples and ...
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is an American non-profit organization for people with vision loss.AFB's objectives include conducting research to advance change, promoting knowledge and understanding, and shaping policies and practices.
Henshaws Society for Blind People (founded in 1837 by an Oldham businessman named Thomas Henshaw) is a specialist charity providing support, advice and training to anyone affected by sight loss and other disabilities. The charity has changed names four times. In 1921, it was 'Henshaw's Institution for the Blind'.
The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is providing digital literacy training and support to help get more people back into the workforce. 70 percent of blind adults are unemployed.
CHICAGO – Perched between his bed and a dresser, Michael Thomas sits on the floor of his Chicago home and tries to pass the time, stringing beads along a lanyard and waiting for the phone to ring.
Wayfinder Family Services (WFS), Founded in 1953 [1] as the Foundation for the Junior Blind and previously known as Junior Blind, [2] is a United States–based nonprofit organization for services for the blind. The organization's mission is to help children and adults who are blind, visually impaired, or multi-disabled achieve independence.
So the forecast doesn’t favor outdoor plans, and your social life isn’t exactly poppin’ right now because, well, pandemic life. Don’t despair—just pick from...
World Access for the Blind (WAFTB) is an international non-profit, non-governmental and educational organisation based in California, United States.The organisation was started to strengthen the physical, mental and personal development of people with all forms of blindness, and to increase public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people.