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Fiji
Fiji Society for the Blind
PO Box 521, Suva, Fiji Islands.
Contact person: Mrs. Barbara Farouk, Executive Director
Tel: +679 338 2 966
Fax: +679 338 7 950
Activities: The Society is the only national agency providing rehabilitation,
education, training and assistance to people who are blind or partially
sighted throughout Fiji. Their aim is to work towards the advancement
and well being of blind and visually impaired persons. Their goal is to
reach equality with sighted persons and full participation in society
through education, rehabilitation, social integration, employment and
legislation. Programs and services include community based rehabilitation,
Fiji School for the Blind, Hostel, Orientation and Mobility, Talking book
library and studio, Braille and transcription services, integrated education,
primary eye care, early intevention programme and vocational training.
Last updated: 02/04/2007
United Blind Person's Association
PO Box 16015, Suva, Fiji.
Tel: +679 300 616
Fax: +679 301 161
Email: ubp@connect.com.fj
Activities: Assistance – medical, education, mobility, optical, income generating projects, assistive devices, counseling & support, services, sport, social opportunities, braille materials.
Last updated: 02/04/2007
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