Organization
Liberia Christian Association of the Blind(CAB)
Founded on 28 April 1985 by blind Liberians and incorporated by the Government of Liberia in 1993, CAB is the country's leading advocacy and service organisation for blind and partially sighted people. Through its National Resource Center for the Blind on the Robertsfield Highway, CAB provides education, rehabilitation, skills training, and social services nationwide.
About
The Liberia Christian Association of the Blind (CAB) was founded on 28 April 1985 by a group of blind Liberians and supportive sighted professionals in Monrovia, and formally incorporated by the Government of Liberia in May 1993. CAB operates its National Resource Center for the Blind on the Robertsfield Highway in Paynesville City, providing a residential, educational, and vocational hub for blind Liberians.
What They Do
CAB advocates for the rights and improved conditions of all blind and partially sighted citizens of Liberia, provides rehabilitation, education, and skills training at its National Resource Center, and conducts outreach through county branches. The association runs USAID-supported agriculture projects to improve food security for blind children at the Resource Center, and participates in World Blind Union activities at the international level.
Who They Serve
CAB serves blind and partially sighted Liberians of all ages, as well as their families and communities. Its services prioritise education and vocational training for blind youth, rehabilitation for adults experiencing vision loss, and advocacy for systemic changes that make Liberian society more accessible and inclusive for the blind.
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