The image shows the logo of the Somali Blind Diaspora. It consists of a dark blue hexagon on a light green background, with a white figure holding a cane, symbolizing a blind person. Below it are the words "SOMALI" in dark blue lettering and "BLIND DIASPORA," with "BLIND" in white and "DIASPORA" in dark blue.
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The image shows the logo of the Somali Blind Diaspora. It consists of a dark blue hexagon on a light green background, with a white figure holding a cane, symbolizing a blind person. Below it are the words "SOMALI" in dark blue lettering and "BLIND DIASPORA," with "BLIND" in white and "DIASPORA" in dark blue.

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The German Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBSV) advocates for the rights and social participation of blind and visually impaired individuals in Germany. It provides counseling and support, promotes accessibility and inclusion, enhances educational and employment opportunities, and engages in essential awareness-raising activities. The organization’s goal is to empower individuals to achieve self-determination and improve their quality of life.

https://www.dbsv.org/ 

The German Center for Barrier-Free Reading (dzb lesen) offers blind, visually impaired, and print-disabled individuals’ access to barrier-free literature in Braille, large print, audiobooks, and digital formats, facilitating their access to education and culture.

https://www.dzblesen.de/

The Dresden State Center for Assistive Devices supports blind and visually impaired individuals through counseling and the provision of tools such as magnifiers, Braille devices, and specialized software. Its aim is to enhance their independence and quality of life.

https://www.lhz-dresden.de/de/

The European Blind Union (EBU) is a coalition of organizations from various countries advocating for the rights and interests of blind and visually impaired people in Europe. It works to eliminate barriers and promote inclusion and social participation for these individuals at the European level.

https://www.euroblind.org/

The European Disability Forum (EDF) is a European advocacy organization representing people with disabilities and their organizations. It champions the rights, equality, and inclusion of people with disabilities at the EU level and works to dismantle barriers across all areas of life to enable full societal participation.

https://www.edf-feph.org/

Blickpunkt Auge is a counseling service offered by the German Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBSV) for individuals with vision loss and their families. It provides information, personal counseling, and support in coping with visual impairments to enhance the independence and quality of life of those affected.

https://blickpunkt-auge.de/

The American Council of the Blind Promotes effective participation of blind people in all aspects of society.

https://www.acb.org/

The American Foundation for the Blind Provides services, contacts and important information for people who are blind or visually impaired and their families, professionals, organizations, schools, and corporations.

https://www.afb.org/

AppleVis A website for people who are blind or have visual Impairments that are users of Apple’s range of Mac computers, the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and the Apple TV. AppleVis is a resource containing multiple links and access to useful information concerning the Blind and low vision community who use Apple products.

https://www.applevis.com/

Bookshare Bookshare is an Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities. You can download free books, Braille books, and tools for people who are blind or visually impaired. This service is only free to students, otherwise it’s $50 per year.

https://www.bookshare.org/

Freedom Scientific Freedom Scientific develops assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments, offering tools like JAWS, a screen reader, and ZoomText, a magnification software. These products enhance digital accessibility and independence.

https://www.freedomscientific.com/

National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled is a free braille and audiobook library service.

https://www.loc.gov/nls/

NV Access: website for free NVDA screen reader:

https://www.nvaccess.org/

Royal national institute for the blind Strives to improve social and economic conditions of blind persons. Assistive aids and technology | RNIB

https://www.rnib.org.uk/living-with-sight-loss/assistive-aids-and-technology/

World Blind Union (WBU) is an international organization that advocates for the rights and inclusion of people who are blind or visually impaired. It works globally to promote equal opportunities and accessibility in education, employment, and social services.

https://worldblindunion.org/fr-resources-useful-links/useful-links/