OUR PURPOSE

To support and initiate the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes that impacts on the lives of blind and partially sighted persons of the KwaZulu–Natal Province of South Africa.

OUR VISION

An inclusive society where blind and partially sighted people are treated with dignity and respect

OUR MISSION

Pro-active, strategically focused organisation in terms of operations and sustainability bringing together partners and potential partners within government, funding agencies, DPOs, civil society and private sector. Read More

PROGRAMS & OBJECTIVES

KZN Society for the Blind have several running programmes and objectives that are designed to serve the needs of our stakeholders and community in the region and nationwide.
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About Us

The Kwazulu-Natal Society for the Blind (KZN-SB) was established in 1919 and has evolved into a dynamic organization offering a multi-disciplinary approach to access to human rights related services for blind and partially sighted people of KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation prides itself for successful service delivery focusing on the following areas of work

Early Childhood Development (ECD
Skills development - computer, Braille and cane weaving training
Orientation and mobility
Providing Optometric clinic, in partnership with Brian Holden Institute
Providing residential facility for blind and partial sighted people
Ensuring access to quality rehabilitation services for blind and partial sighted people
Economic Empowerment and business development skills

The organisation was awarded ‘Proudly South African’ status for the period of 2003 – 2013. The eThekwini Municipality also awarded the organisation with a certificate of appreciation during the 9 the Living Legends Award Ceremony of the Municipality in August 2016.

KZN-SB has a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating A Level One (1) status.