Living with Sight Loss

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Francois did it

Francois Jacobs, Council’s own Ironman completed the 2012 Spec-Savers Ironman event on 22 April at 22:18:25. Francois' times for the different sections are as follows: Swimming: 01:45:47 Cycling: 06:32:38 Running: 06:43:51 We are so proud of this totally blind athlete who completed this gruelling event – showing the world what blind people can do...

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Assistance from Virgin Active to reach Francois' goal for SANCB

A goal is like a mountain top. When you look upwards you can see it, but the footpath with its many twists and turns only reveals itself when you actually start the climb. As you know, I am currently training to compete at the Spec-Savers Ironman event in April 2012 to help raise awareness and funds for the SA National Council for the Blind. A donor page at Do it for Charity has been created to...

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SA New Deputy Chief Justice is Blind

Judge Zak Yacoob is Visually Impaired The South African National Council for the Blind applauds the announcement of Judge Zak Yacoob as Acting Deputy Chief Justice of South Africa. Judge Yacoob served as Chairperson of Council from 2001 to 2009. Judge Yacoob has been a long standing supporter, advocating for the rights and full inclusion of persons with disabilities. His life and his own...

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Stuff on Blindness booklet

Lessons for sighted people who live, work and play with people who are partially sighted or blind A very informative booklet compiled by Wendy Flanagan in 2011. She very generously offers it to anyone who can benefit from it - free of charge. You are welcome to download it by clicking on the file at the bottom of this article. Please just make proper reference to it when quoting from it. This...

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Success Stories

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Do you want to know how other visually impaired persons adapt to difficult circumstances? Read real life stories about blind people and how they...

Education and Training

Do you want to build your skills to further your chances of getting employment? See the education and training options Council offers.

Low Vision Centre

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You are clearly not blind, but you can’t see clearly… Find out how we can help you to make the most of your remaining vision.

Find Support

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Need help in your own area? Find an organisation close to you that renders eye care services.

Assistive devices

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How does a blind person tell the time or make notes? They use gadgets from our Resource Centre. Click here to see all the interesting devices we stock.