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partial loss of the sense of sight to the extent that a person is unable to use their vision effectively in daily life. It is usually classified into:
1. Blindness (Blind): A person who has completely lost their vision or whose visual acuity does not exceed 6/60 in the better eye even after correction with glasses. 2. Low Vision / Partially Sighted: A person who has very limited vision and can sometimes use their sight in certain activities with the help of specific aids. Causes of Visual Impairment There are many causes, which can be either: • Genetic: Such as hereditary blindness or congenital retinal diseases. • Acquired (after birth): Resulting from conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetes, eye injuries or accidents, oxygen deprivation at birth (especially in premature infants), or infections affecting the eye or brain.
and Visually Impaired Providing psychological, practical, and vocational rehabilitation for blind and visually impaired individuals to facilitate their integration into society and enable them to live a normal and independent life.
Raising awareness in the community about the proper ways to interact with blind and visually impaired individuals.
Providing assistance to families to prevent eye diseases, developing the skills of professionals working with visually impaired individuals, and creating a network of stakeholders to share expertise and ministry efforts.
Every person with special needs is empowered and integrated into a welcoming and supportive society, while reducing the incidence of eye diseases.
Teaching through the Braille system and developing reading and writing skills through intensive educational courses. These programs are conducted at the ministry’s premises, where blind individuals are taught in groups at locations close to their residences, by qualified blind instructors.
This program focuses on developing sensory skills, promoting independence and daily life skills, introducing new concepts, and enhancing the various talents and abilities of blind children.
A technology and talking-computer training program that uses screen-reader software to help blind individuals communicate with the outside world. The program also includes downloading and installing screen-reading applications on Android devices and computers. Training is delivered by a specialized, well-trained team of qualified blind instructors.
This program focuses on preventing blindness, reducing the spread of eye diseases, and enabling early detection of visual impairment and low vision. It also provides appropriate services to those in need through: • Eye medical convoys • Examinations at clinics • Prescription eyeglasses • Medications and eye drops
Conducting home visits through coordinators, visiting individuals in their homes and providing them with a poster containing ten eye-care tips.
Organizing recreational programs and camps to break social isolation, exchange experiences, build friendships, and explore different places. This is achieved through annual summer camps for each group separately, as well as one-day trips.
This program offers sports activities adapted for people with visual impairments to improve overall health and promote physical fitness through organized tournaments and internal competitions, such as:
A team sport played between two teams of three players each. The objective of each team is to prevent the ball from entering their goal while trying to score in the opponent’s goal.
• The ball contains small bells inside, allowing players to locate it by sound since all players wear blindfolds to ensure fair competition. • Number of players: 3 on the court per team + 3 substitutes. • Match duration: Two halves of 12 minutes each. • Court: Rectangle, 18 meters long and 9 meters wide. • Ball: Approximately 1.25 kg, with bells inside. • How to play: Players roll the ball toward the opponent’s goal while defenders block it using sound cues. • Goals: Develop hearing, focus, physical fitness, teamwork, and social integration.Teaching visually impaired individuals to swim through specialized instructors at public clubs.
This program aims to improve living standards through vocational training in handicrafts, perfume making, cleaning products, and candle production. The ministry provides training in orientation and mobility skills, including the use of the white cane. Additional training includes:
• Daily Life Skills courses • Language learning courses • Computer and technology courses, including screen-reader software and smartphone useThe white cane is a mobility tool used by blind or visually impaired individuals to navigate and detect obstacles. It is also a global symbol of visual impairment, indicating that the person carrying it may need assistance and respect. Using the White Cane: Through Orientation and Mobility (O&M) programs, blind individuals are trained to:
• Hold the cane correctly. • Move it in coordination with their walking steps. • Use auditory and tactile feedback to detect paths and obstacles. The Ministry celebrates White Cane Day annually on October 15, in collaboration with multiple organizations, to raise public awareness and respect for the white cane and its users.During Ramadan, the Ministry organized an event titled “Builders of Peace”, promoting faith, tolerance, and community solidarity.
Religious leaders, community representatives, and members participated to reinforce values of love, peace, and cooperation.
A unique feature of the event involved blind participants guiding sighted individuals through a completely dark room:
1- The idea originated from blind individuals to raise community awareness.
2- The room is completely dark, and sighted participants wait outside.
3- Blind guides lead sighted participants safely into the room.
4- Participants experience darkness firsthand, navigating without touching walls.
5- Dinner is served in the dark, relying entirely on blind guides.
6- Sighted participants share reflections highlighting the abilities and independence of people with visual impairments.
