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International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)
C/o. Lawrence F. Campbell, 6333 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151-2597, United States
of America.
Contact person: Lawrence F. Campbell, President
Tel: +1 215 877 7713
Fax: +1 215 878 8886
Email: larry@obs.org
Web: www.icevi.org
Activities: ICEVI is a voluntary non-govermental organization of professionals working in the
field of education and rehabilitation of blind and visially impaired children; including those with
additional disabilities. ICEVI carries out activities that promote equalization of educational opportunities
for persons with visual impairment through its eight regional units (Africa, Asia, East Asia, Europe,
Latin America, Middle East, North America-Caribbean and Pacific). ICEVI works in cooperation with
the United Nations and its specialised agencies. The ICEVI publication "The Educator" is
produced semi-annually. Most regions produce their own regional newsletter. A world conference of
ICEVI is held every five years with regional conferences between these quinquennial meetings.
Last updated: 31/05/2006
Overbrook School for the Blind
6333 Malvern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, United Sates of America.
Contact person: Dr. Bernadette Kappen, Director
Tel: +1 215 877 0313
Fax: +1 215 877 2709
Email: brink@obs.org
Web: www.obs.org/
Activities: Offers education, orientation and mobility, daily living skills. Therapists and psychologists to support students according to their individual education plans. Sports, music and art programs.
Last updated: 31/05/2006
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