Who we are and what we believe in
Action for Blind People was founded in 1857 as the Surrey Association for the General Welfare of the Blind and later became the London Association for the Blind. The Association’s main activities in the early days were teaching blind people to read and practical trades such as basket weaving.
Opportunities and attitudes towards visually impaired people changed over the years, along with the nature and the scale of our work. As a result our title was changed to Action for Blind People in 1991.
What we believe in
Action for Blind People is an organisation made up of people. We work with and for people. We raise money from people who are committed to helping our work. The emphasis of our strategy is therefore on people, their empowerment, support and growth.
Our Mission Statement
To inspire change and create opportunities to enable blind and partially sighted people to have equal voice and equal choice.
Our Values
We have a responsibility to offer each blind or partially sighted person the same opportunities as everyone else, whilst recognising that sometimes, additional support may be required to enable each individual to meet their full potential.
In achieving the aims of our mission, we recognise the following basic values as contributing to the quality of life:
Respect: The right of each individual to be recognised for their value as a person regardless of circumstances. To have their uniqueness and personal needs treated with dignity.
Inspiration: We seek to inspire by the strength of our enthusiasm and the quality of our actions.
Choice: The right of each individual to exercise their independent choice without encroaching on the rights of others
Rights and Responsibilities: Equal rights bring with them an equal responsibility to uphold these rights.
Fulfilment: The right of each individual to realise their full potential.
Our Ethics
Action for Blind People takes social and environmental responsibility very seriously and adheres to the following guidelines when considering accepting donations, working with businesses and protecting the environment.
Life at Action for Blind People
Before starting work with Action, Julie didn't realise the enormous difficulties faced by blind and partially sighted people.
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Contact Us
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Visual Awareness training
Action for Blind People offers training, advice and support designed to raise your awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people, whether in a work or social situation.
