Overview

You’ve probably heard that blindness is the most feared disability. You’ve probably heard that blindness is a tragedy. You’ve probably heard that blind people are limited in many ways, that the more vision a child has, the better chance of success he or she has, that 80% of what a child learns is visual. You’ve probably heard teachers of the visually impaired referred to as “vision teachers” and blindness/visual impairment referred to as “vision loss.” You’ve probably heard the term “functional vision,” implying that without vision, a person cannot function! And you’ve probably heard the term “visual impairment” a lot, because no one wants to mention “the b-word.”

Well, forget all that! We’re here to tell you that blindness does not have to be a tragic situation. It does not have to stop people from developing concepts, getting an education, being independent, being happy! Here you will learn about the skills definition of blindness and read about blind math professors, mechanics, foreign service officers, and sailors. Here you’ll learn that being a success in life does not depend on how much eyesight you have, but whether or not you have the skills to get the job done. Here you’ll benefit from the combined wisdom and experience of thousands of blind people, parents, and teachers across the country who have a can-do attitude toward blindness and the abilities of blind people.

Close your eyes for a few moments and in the darkness realize how important it is to be able to see. Now imagine blinds were to stay closed, condemning you to a dark prison forever. This is the reality faced by the blind throughout their lives. In India, in the rural areas, there are 22 blind males and 28 blind females in a population of 100,000. 15 males and 25 females in urban areas. The number of the blind in India is estimated to be 13 million and this is a growing figure. The plight of people with vision impairment became so terrible that street begging & dependency on others became the only means of survival for many, especially those without adequate and appropriate education during their childhood that would enhance their capability to lead dignified life and also help them to earn their squere meal. To provide basic education & other vocational skills along with life skills, Blindcare foundation was established