Our work
Programs & Activities
Our work is organised into ten program areas. Some reflect long-standing activities of the association; others describe directions we are developing.
Family Support and Parent Empowerment
Encouraging supportive relationships among parents and families raising children with visual impairments.
- Parent-to-parent communication
- Experience sharing
- Family awareness
- Educational information
- Peer support opportunities
- Understanding childhood visual impairment
Rehabilitation and Child Development
Promoting awareness of rehabilitation and developmental opportunities for children with visual impairments.
- Early developmental support
- Mobility and orientation
- Independent living skills
- Sensory learning
- Practical everyday skills
- Cooperation with qualified professionals
Inclusive Education
Promoting equal educational opportunities for children with visual impairments.
- Inclusive learning environments
- Accessible educational materials
- Braille literacy awareness
- Assistive educational technology
- Teacher awareness
- Learning independence
Assistive Technology and Accessible Learning
Raising awareness of tools that help children take part in education and everyday life.
- Screen readers
- Magnification tools
- Braille learning resources
- Accessible digital content
- Educational equipment
- Assistive devices
Social Inclusion and Community Participation
Encouraging the active participation of children with visual impairments in society.
- Community activities
- Cultural participation
- Recreational opportunities
- Inclusive events
- Friendship and peer relationships
- Awareness initiatives
Children's Rights and Equal Opportunities
Speaking up for the rights, dignity and equal treatment of every child with a visual impairment.
- Awareness of children's rights
- Equal access to services
- Non-discrimination
- Accessible public information
- Participation in decisions
- Fair treatment in education
Parent Education and Knowledge Sharing
Helping parents find reliable information and learn from one another.
- Information meetings
- Seminars and talks
- Shared practical experience
- Guidance on available services
- Reading and resource lists
- Learning from professionals
Braille and Accessible Communication
Valuing Braille and other accessible formats as foundations of literacy and independence.
- Braille literacy
- Tactile materials
- Large print and audio formats
- Accessible documents
- Consistent standards
- Communication at home and school
Community Awareness
Building understanding of visual impairment across generations and communities.
- Public awareness
- Respectful language
- Meeting people, not labels
- Inclusive community events
- Schools and youth groups
- Everyday accessibility
Advocacy and Institutional Cooperation
Bringing the experience of families into conversations with schools, services and public bodies.
- Dialogue with educational institutions
- Cooperation with social services
- Contributing family perspectives
- Working with partner organisations
- Accessibility feedback
- Long-term improvements
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