Support Organisations and Initiatives by Country

Support Organisations and Initiatives

Italy

  • IRIFOR: training, rehabilitation and integration programmes for visually impaired youth.
  • APRI: educational support, assistive technology, mobility services and Braille literacy courses.

Poland

  • Rainbow Association (Tęcza): rehabilitation, education and social integration for youth and adults.
  • CEDUNIS Foundation: tailored teaching, functional diagnosis and teacher training.
  • Special Educational Centre No. 6, Łódź: comprehensive early development and education for visually impaired children.

Czech Republic

  • Světluška (Firefly): grants and programmes to support independent living.
  • SONS: integration initiatives, including satellite navigation for mobility.
  • Nadace Leontinka: early intervention and continuous family support.
  • TEREZA Center: support for visually impaired university students.
  • Jan Deyl Conservatory of Music: specialised music education.
  • Radost Tvořit Competition: art competition for visually impaired youth.

Cyprus

  • St. Barnabas School for the Blind: central hub for education and rehabilitation.
  • Yparxo: inclusive sports and advocacy.
  • CSI – C.A.R.E. Project: ceramic workshops to boost psychomotor skills, creativity and self-esteem.
  • Access4All Festival: inclusive cultural and recreational activities for public awareness.

Sweden

  • Unga Synskadade (US): empowerment programmes, advocacy and networking.
  • Synskadades Riksförbund (SRF): camps, courses and rehabilitation services.
  • Aktiva Synskadade: social engagement, creative programmes and physical activities.