Organization
National Association for the Blind India(NAB India)
Established in 1952, NAB India is one of the country's oldest organisations serving people with visual impairment through inclusive education, vocational training, employment placement, and rights advocacy across 22 state branches.
About NAB India
The National Association for the Blind (NAB) India was established in 1952 and is one of the oldest disability organisations in the country. Headquartered in Mumbai, NAB operates through a network of 22 state branches and 65 district branches, making it one of the most geographically extensive blind organisations in the world.
What They Do
- Education — Braille libraries, inclusive school support, and scholarships for blind students
- Vocational training — courses in telephone operating, physiotherapy, music, handicrafts, and more
- Employment — job placement and supported employment for adults with visual impairment
- Advocacy — representing blind people in policy dialogues with central and state governments
- Technological access — training programmes in screen reader use, accessible computing, and smartphone skills
Who They Serve
NAB India serves people with visual impairment of all ages — from school-age children to elderly adults — across all Indian states through its branch network.
Recognition
NAB India is a member of the World Blind Union and collaborates with the Government of India on national schemes for people with visual impairment, including the scholarship programmes administered under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
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