Category: Blindness
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A blind lecturer named Yusufi Kapadiya and his NGO in Gujarat for blind children
EMPATHY and compassion characterize this NGO in Gujarat that was founded by a lecturer with visual disabilities. Understanding the suffering of people with blindness, Yusufi Kapadiya made it his life’s mission to support and educate children with visual impairments through his organization Blind Welfare Council. At the center of Blind Welfare Council stands Yusufi Kapadiya,…
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Blind Welfare Council: an NGO for children with visual disabilities
IN the remote corners of rural India, blindness is often connected to superstitions which lead to the discrimination of people with visual disabilities. People with disabilities face a life of neglect, abuse and seclusion and this is especially damaging for children with visual disabilities. Blind Welfare Council was founded by Yusufi Kapadiya as an NGO…
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5 NGOS using braille to empower the visually-impaired in India
BRAILLE was first used by French soldiers on the battlefields allowing the men to communicate without sound. This system was invented by Charles Barbier, a French inventor whose code was later adapted for blind people by a young man who had been blind since the age of 3. His name was Louis Braille and the…
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World Braille Day: empowering the visually-impaired in India
THE advent of Braille has been a groundbreaking development for the visually-impaired, offering them a unique code and a means to access information independently. World Braille Day is observed annually on January 4th and commemorates the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system. World Braille Day celebrates the impact Braille has had…
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Saving the elderly from blindness: how an NGO in West Bengal is conducting free eye surgeries for the poor
NANRITAM is an NGO in West Bengal that is dedicated to bringing light into the lives of the visually impaired elderly in the remote villages of Purulia in West Bengal. Founded in 2002 by a group of compassionate professionals, Nanritam is an NGO in West Bengal that has been unwavering in its commitment to providing…
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Sankara Eye Foundation India: illuminating lives through vision restoration
IN the vast tapestry of India’s social and healthcare landscape, where challenges often overshadow opportunities, one organization has been tirelessly working to bring light and hope to the lives of millions. Founded in 1977 by the visionary Dr. R.V. Ramani, Sankara Eye Foundation India is characterized by compassion, dedication and innovation in the field of…