Berks County Association For The Blind Inc

Mission

Prevention of blindness and assistance of the blind and the visually impaired.

Causes

Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments , Health

Programs

The organization employs approximately 20-30 individuals who are blind and visually impaired and challenged through the vocational workshop where the employees perform light assembly and packaging for businesses and other organizations for compensation. The organization provides vision screenings to the community and appliances such as reading machines and magnifiers to those in need. In addition to these services, transportation is provided for the visually challenged and support groups are provided for socialization and recreation purposes. The organization educates the public regarding issues concerning visual impairment and blindness.

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