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Media Release

BLIND SA NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT:  23-24 SEPTEMBER 2023 ‘BREAKING BARRIERS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED YOUTH’ This slogan will be used on the 23rd and 24th of September when 14 schools for the blind in South Africa will robustly discuss issues affecting their social and academic well-being. The first of its kind, Blind… Continue Reading about Media Release

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Braille Calendar 2024

Braille

Blind SA is happy to announce that the 2024/25 braille calendar is now available! We again produced pocket- and standard-sized versions, and they will be distributed free of charge to our braille magazines subscribers, schools for the blind and interested individuals. You are also welcome to contact Ofentse Manyane, Head of Department: Braille Printing, to… Continue Reading about Braille Calendar 2024

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Isizulu TTS BETA Testing

Blind SA initiated the development of local South African language TTS for screen readers. The first project commenced with Isizulu TTS and the second project will be Setswana TTS. The Isizulu TTS is in collaboration with software developers from Sweden and Wits University. The project is at Version 3.0  in development and is ready for… Continue Reading about Isizulu TTS BETA Testing

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Stakeholders Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of Adoption of Landmark Marrakesh Treaty

Ten years after the gavel came down, member states and key stakeholders came together during the WIPO General Assembly to commemorate the ten year anniversary of the landmark Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, WIPO’s fastest growing treaty.   (WIPO/MARTIN) WIPO Director General… Continue Reading about Stakeholders Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of Adoption of Landmark Marrakesh Treaty

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Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023

Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023 at 10: 00 in Pretoria to advocate for the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty   27 June 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of the WIPO Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise… Continue Reading about Blind SA and SECTION27 invite you to join us in a march on 27 June 2023

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MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 and Blind SA launch a storybook, Crossing the Road

19 April 2023, Johannesburg – Today, SECTION27 and Blind SA, in partnership with Nal’ iBali, launch a storybook, Crossing the Road, to highlight how barriers to accessible reading formats violate the rights of blind and visually impaired persons. Launched ahead of World Book and Copyright Day, which takes place on Sunday, 23 April 2023, the storybook… Continue Reading about MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 and Blind SA launch a storybook, Crossing the Road

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RESOURCES

1.        Chairperson of the Education and ECD Committee Susan Bam Blind SA Cell: 079 871 6628 Email: susanmbam@gmail.com   2.        Parents’ Network Letter BlindSA Family, teachers  and professionals who are interested in the development of children with visual impairment, can subscribe to this free quarterly network letter. It is also available in Xhosa –… Continue Reading about RESOURCES

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How do you describe the beauty of mother nature to a blind child?

These are some quotes from visually impaired people about their enjoyment of nature. “Sight is only one of our five senses. And while many people think it is tragic that some children have a visual impairment, it does not have to limit these children’s experience of the beauty of nature or that they have less… Continue Reading about How do you describe the beauty of mother nature to a blind child?

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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT – THE ABILITY TO TALK AND COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS

Delayed speech – Why? Pre-Verbal Stage Visual impairment inhibits the language development of a baby. In the beginning babies babble. A visually impaired baby will also do this, but after a while they will stop as it interferes with their hearing. Before a baby starts talking, they use other ways to communicate with others. They… Continue Reading about LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT – THE ABILITY TO TALK AND COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS

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