Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Pics of Sibu Blind Centre Open Day 2008
Brief description on Sibu Blind Centre:
Sarawak Society For the Blind, Sibu Division Branch
| BACKGROUND/HISTORY | ||
| Description of Charity: | The Society was registered in 1963. Objectives: To work for the introduction and progressive improvement of policies and inplementation of the programmes governing the education, rehabitation, vocational training, employment and social integration and welfare of the blind and other prgrammes and schemes for the prevention of blindness. 2 sheltered workshops, one built in 1969 and another one in 1983. Other buildings were added from time to time to meet the growing demand. Presently 28 blinds are recruited to do handicraft weaving, which is main source of income, together with 5 staff manning the Centre. Free board and lodging for all blinds. The activities include: eye screenings, cataract operations, food subsidy scheme, Vocational Training, Adult Education Class, massage service, comminuty based rehabilitation(CBR) service, etc. | |