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Beacon Centre for the Blind was established over 150 years ago with a purpose of supporting people with sight loss to live fuller, more independent lives.

We work in six regions located in Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe Latin and North America & the Caribbean. WBU programs and activities reflect the following six priority areas: 1. Promoting equalization of opportunities and full participation in society for blind and partially sighted persons. 2. Enhancing empowerment and self-esteem of blind and partially sighted persons. 3. To be an international resource on issues relating to vision loss. 4. Providing an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of vision loss. 5. Strengthening programs and services related to the education, health, welfare, social security, rehabilitation and general well-being of blind and partially sighted people. 6. Promoting prevention of blindness initiatives. The work of the WBU is carried out by working groups & committees made up of volunteers from our membership who bring their skills and expertise from various sectors to enhance our capacity.

Perkins is committed to providing education and services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired, including those with other disabilities.

The mission of Overbrook School for the Blind is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairment and other challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

BALANCE for Blind Adults is a non-profit agency that offers training and resources for blind and vision impaired adults in Daily Living Skills, Community Access, Orientation & Mobility, Healthy Living, and Access Technology. We also offer a comprehensive Employment Services program to assist with job preparation, career development, and workplace accommodation. Our creative learning environment is rooted in our history and philosophy of community-based practice. As an agency committed to the dignity, inclusion and self-determination of people who are blind or vision impaired, we value and actively promote collaboration on what is learned, and how. BALANCE programs are practical, relevant, and professional. Most of all, they are current. Our strong community focus keeps our services grounded and our spirit open to change.

The Dorset Blind Association is a local charity providing services, support and advice to visually impaired people throughout Dorset. Our aim is simple - to ensure that everything we do is geared towards helping to make life better for visually impaired people in Dorset.

At Valley Center for the Blind we join together in a spirit of dedication to assist blind and visually impaired persons in experiencing a more independent and opportunity filled life. These efforts are achieved through specialized methods of training and education provided by our professional staff. We believe that every individual, regardless of disability, can accomplish their desired goals provided the proper instruction and support. With over 40 years of experience, Valley Center for the Blind believes that every individual should have the opportunity to live independently and we teach adaptive techniques to make this a possibility for the visually impaired. Our primary goal is to support each and every client that walks through our doors. Whether it be educational support from our classes, emotional assistance from our counselors, or a new camaraderie found in one of our activities. We aspire to serve anyone dealing wtih vision loss and vision impairment by helping them reestablish independence, build confidence, and find new ways to enjoy life!

As Northamptonshire’s sight losscharity for 125 years, NAB provides advice, support andproducts to help visually impaired and blind peoplelive life to the full. We do this through ourempathy, experience and expertise.We are very grateful for all your support to continue our vital work.

Jewish Blind & Disabled is the only Jewish charity providing mobility apartments with 24/7 on site support for people aged 18 upwards who have physical disabilities or impaired vision. The life of each tenant is transformed by this opportunity to live independently with the dignity of choice.

Halifax Society for the Blind offers diverse groups and activities to promote independence, well-being, and social connection. Our Sight Centre provides daily living aids, specialist equipment, and assistive technologies. Our friendly staff offer expert advice to help you find the right solutions.

Walsall Society for the Blind provides advice, support and friendship to the sight loss community of Walsall. We do this through 1-2-1 community outreach, our weekly talking news and monthly audio magazine, our daily social activity centre, our assistive technology support and equipment loans.

To provide the Word of God, and the best of Roman Catholic teaching and literature, spiritual and inspirational material, to blind or visually impaired persons of any faith in whatever format best meets their needs at no charge and to continually explore ways to make that material more accessible and available to the widest possible audience of those in need. To offer opportunities for volunteer service for those who wish to help in this work through their donation of time, talent or financial support.