Mission to the blind
India holds the largest blind population, who live in desperate physical and spiritual needs. Mission To The Blind is an expression of God’s love and concern for them.
List of Visually impaired
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind came into existence in the year 1970 with the philosophy “Let the Blind Lead the Blind”. The objectives for which the Federation has been established include; to strive for equality of opportunity for the Blind in the field of Education, Training and Employment etc. The Federation is serving the blind community through its various Welfare programmes run by 51 branches and units through out the Country. It has strong membership of about 1, 00,000 and it is affiliated to World Blind Union.The National Federation of the Blind came into existence in the year 1970 with the philosophy “Let the Blind Lead the Blind”. The objectives for which the Federation has been established include; to strive for equality of opportunity for the Blind in the field of Education, Training and Employment etc. The Federation is serving the blind community through its various Welfare programmes run by 51 branches and units through out the Country. It has strong membership of about 1, 00,000 and it is affiliated to World Blind Union.
Lotus Blind Welfare Trust of India
LOTUS runs a hostel for the poor, blind girls who are pursuing their higher studies in various city colleges. All the inmates of the hostel hail from very poor families in the small towns and villages of Tamilnadu, who after completing their schooling have come to Chennai driven by their desire to pursue their higher studies.
Raghava – visually impaired Digital Strategist
Raghava’s visual impairment was only the beginning of his expanding vision and bigger dreams. He lives independently and takes time out from his day job at IBM for keeping abreast with the world of Digital Strategy. Raghava is a truly empowered individual.
Special Recruitment Drive For Persons With Disabilties (Low Version)
National Fertilizers Limited, Panipat Unit invites applications from Indian Nationals for the following posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities suffering from Low Vision in the Pay Scale of ` 9000-16400 and ` 5900-10150 plus other allowances as per rules of the Company. Candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria should send their typed applications on plain paper (A-4 size) in Hindi or English language duly signed with date alongwith attested copies of the certificates & testimonials and a recent passport-size photograph (to be affixed on application) stating following particulars
Samrita Trust – Education for visually impaired
Samrita Trust is a registered, non-profitable organization established in December 2006 to help blind students in colleges and schools, by providing suitable learning devices for their education. The learning devices provided by Samrita Trust help visually handicapped students (hereafter referred as ‘blind students’) to study on their own, the subjects in their courses and perform better in examinations. The Trust is inspired by Louis Braille, inventor of Braille, and indomitable spirit of Helen Keller.
Sri Arunodayam – A new life, A new dawn
Rescue is our prime activity. We are well networked with the police and other government departments which help us to rescue children found abandoned in railway stations, hospitals, markets, places of worship, and on roads.
National Workshop on FOSS Desktop Accessibility India
To highlight the current trends in the area of accessibility. To create awareness about role of technology to improve the lives of differently-abled people. The role of FOSS in developing accessible solutions and demonstrate select FOSS-based assistive technologies.
Residency photo workshop for the visually impaired
Give the visually imapired participants new experience of alternative photography, cultivate their inner creative abilities and to make exhibition quality photographs. Skills required for participants: Visually impaired should have basic knowledge of photography and has been taking pictures.
After learning how to write my name, I feel confident -Jyoti Parmar
Her eyes are set on a goal ‘ making visually impaired self-reliant. On her noble journey, Jyoti Parmar, 45, has taught 30 such persons how to write their name. Besides, she has been teaching English and social studies since 18 years at Braille Bhawan, Jamalpur. And while treading this path, she has not let her handicap be a barrier ‘ she had lost her vision when she was eight.