A summary about how we were established, what we do, what we've accomplished, and where we are headed.
Who We Are
"If you guys can see with your eyes, we can see with our ears." - Juan Ruiz
World Access for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that facilitates the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness, and increases public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people.
Our Mission
World Access for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that facilitates the self-directed achievement of people with all forms of blindness, and increases public awareness about the strengths and capabilities of blind people.
Guided Tour
Guiding Philosophy
World Access for the Blind supports the idea that blindness is not as disabling as is commonly believed. Barriers to functioning associated with blindness arise more from poor interaction between blind people and society than from intrinsic deficiency. We characterize blindness as a condition of life style with specific challenges requiring a strong capacity to adapt. Blindness should not deny access to all the experiences and opportunities of the WORLD. In this spirit we proceed with two convictions:
Our Vision
What we aim to accomplish.
Blindness: Challenge and Achievement
How we delineate the challenges faced by blind people, and how we aim to help blind people face them.
Seeing Without Sight
World Access for the Blind Production - December, 2003
This powerful, 25 minute video highlights some of the activities, goals, and accomplishments of World Access for the Blind in its first two years in operation. It features explanations and demonstrations of sonic and ultrasonic echolocation. It is targeted to helping blind and sighted people see our world in a new light.
This powerful, 25 minute video highlights some of the activities, goals, and accomplishments of World Access for the Blind in its first two years in operation. It features explanations and demonstrations of sonic and ultrasonic echolocation. It is targeted to helping blind and sighted people see our world in a new light.
Seeing With Sound
Fox News L.A. - April, 2007
This documentary is an excellent overview of our work, showcasing our instructional and recreational programs.
This documentary is an excellent overview of our work, showcasing our instructional and recreational programs.
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