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Introduction
The Asian Blind Union (ABU), is the WBU union for Asia Region. The Regional President is Mr. Santosh Kumar Rungta of the National Federation of the Blind, India.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind, (NFB) is the largest self-help organization of the blind in India. It is founded on the philosophy «Let the Blind, Lead the Blind». Some of the main objectives for which the Federation was established include:
- To strive for equality of opportunity for the blind in their education, training and employment.
- To stimulate the provision of remunerative employment for the blind in all occupations which they can successfully practice.
- To explore new avenues of employment for the blind.
- To promote the production and distribution of educational & recreational materials to the blind in all available media.
- To promote the education of the blind in the light of modern and practicable concepts. Read more
Regional President: Santosh Kumar Rungta
E-mail: nfbsec.g @ gmail.com
Full list of WBU members in Asia
Projects
Pakistan: Implementation of the SDGs in Pakistan
This report analyses SDGs and their respective provisions in UNCRPD in Pakistan. The report focuses on SDG 01, 03, 04, 08, 11, and 16 and their progress in Pakistan. A participatory methodology was adopted whereby the data was collected through interviews, questionnaires and it focused on group discussions from the Disable People’s Organizations (DPOs). Download full report: Implementation of the SDGs in Pakistan
Campaigns
Reservation in Government Jobs
In the year 1970s, the employment opportunities for the blind in mainstream job market (both private and Govt.) were not available. Consequently, the National Federation of the Blind focused on formulation of effective policies for the disabled in general and blind in particular to open up employment in the Government sector since 1978.The relentless struggle continues. Read more
Resources
Braille Monitor
The NFB Braille Monitor is the flagship publication of the National Federation of the Blind. It covers the events and activities of the NFB, addresses the issues we face as blind people, and highlights our members. It Offers a positive philosophy about blindness to both blind readers and the public at large; Serves as a vehicle for advocacy and protection of civil rights, Addresses social concerns affecting the blind, Discusses issues related to employment, education, legislation, and rehabilitation and Provides news about products and technology used by the blind. Read more