Blindness Prevention Programme Article on Major Causes of Blindness

Blindness Prevention Programme: Article on Major Causes of Blindness

MAJOR CAUSES OF BLINDNESS IN NIGERIA Blindness does not only mean complete loss of sight but also includes those who cannot see properly from a distance of 3 meters and therefore cannot manage their day-to-day activities on their own. Sight preservation is therefore the responsibility of everyone in the community and requires a committed effort …

NAB 2017 Strategic Plan

NAB 2017 Strategic Plan

NAB is the umbrella body for all associations/organizations of/for the blind in Nigeria. It is the leading charity association in Nigeria, with membership in 36 states and the federal capital territory.  Download the complete report here.

Breaking the Barriers of Blindness

Breaking the Barriers of Blindness: The Technology Approach: A Case Study of Nigeria by Opeolu Akinola

Blindness, being the partial or total loss of sight, reduces the ability of a person to carry out some activities. This can manifest in social, economic, academic, and recreational areas, and in many others as well. Reading ink-print, driving a car, detecting currency denominations and other color-based objects, etc., are the most common impediments imposed …

White Cane Day

2020 International White cane day; NAB Advocates for an accessible and Safe Nigeria for the blind.

The white cane is a long aluminum stick that is universally recognized and accepted as a symbol of blindness as well as a means of mobility for people who are blind. Beyond that, it is a tool of independent living for the blind and partially sighted persons. It was invented by James Biggs of Bristol …