The Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind

Aim To rehabilitate persons with visual and other disabilities, and to create awareness and initiate action about the prevention and cure of disability.

The Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind...
	is listed under the category Disability/Visual Disability
	was established in 1967
	focuses on visual disability, integrated education, speech and hearing disability
	functions at the Local, State level
	works with children with visual and hearing disability, medically ill children, 5 years and above
	welcomes help in the form of volunteers for Braille transcription, books, clothes, toys, medicines, donations

KWAB works with over 200 visually impaired persons in Bangalore, and with visually and hearing impaired persons through its centres in Mandya, Nagamangala and Devanahalli. It identifies and assesses children with disability, and has a 3-6 month preparatory programme for visually impaired children between 5-8 years; after which they are placed in integrated schools. It has support services for these children with the help of trained teachers. It conducts sports and cultural activities, and offers cash prizes for children who excel in the Std 7 and Std 10 exams. It has hostel facilities at its three state centres. It also organises medical check-ups in rural areas and mobilises funds to provide treatment.

Mr S P Murthy, Hon General Secretary
Available - Mon-Sat 9.30-6.30
69, 1st Main, Nehrunagar, SC Road, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore - 560020.
Ph 23369703, 23345118 , Email kwab_ngo@rediffmail.com , Website www.kwab.org