SA National Council for the Blind

The South African National Council for the Blind, through a network of over 100 member organisations , serves, supports and facilitates the prevention of blindness, rehabilitation, community development, training and education of South Africans with visual impairments. Our Objectives Provide relevant services and support to South Africans with visual impairments Facilitate collaborative partnerships to serve the interests of visually impaired South Africans Advocate on behalf of persons with visual impairments Develop and maintain standards for services offered to persons with visual impairments Promote the education, training and rehabilitation relevant for the employment of persons with visual impairments Help organisations for and of the blind to deliver effective and relevant services Gather and disseminate information on matters concerning visual impairment Initiate and implement projects beneficial to persons with visual impairments Supply assistive devices and related technologies to persons with visual impairments Preserve and restore sight and prevent blindness Work together with international organisations for the improvement of the quality of life of persons with visual impairments Create awareness of the skills, capacities and abilities of persons with visual impairments Ensure that blind and partially sighted people of all ages enjoy all rights promised by the Constitution of South Africa.