Vision Aid Charitable Services Society

Transforms the lives of the visually impaired by providing rehabilitation services at no or reduced costs, fostering independence and dignity

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  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

  • Since

    2004

Vision Aid Charitable Services Society(VACSS) is an NGO that has been providing free or subsidized services to the visually impaired. As a non-profit Read moreorganization, it relies on private donations and is managed by dedicated volunteer technocrats. It enjoys a strong and enduring partnership with the Rotary Club of Visakhapatnam, AP, serving as its primary and permanent partner. Its core focus is to offer rehabilitation services to individuals with visual impairments. With the mission to enable, educate, and empower the visually impaired, it collaborates with various non-profit institutions, NGOs, and eye care hospitals across India. Through these partnerships, it aims to provide expertise and support to those in need, ensuring that visually impaired individuals can lead lives of independence and dignity. VACSS strives to achieve its vision of creating a network of vision rehabilitation centres in underserved areas. By extending its reach and services, it endeavours to uplift the visually impaired by equipping them with the necessary tools, education, and opportunities for a dignified livelihood. Driven by its overarching goal, it actively engages in collaborative efforts to promote inclusive practices and support visually impaired individuals in their journey towards independence. Through its dedicated work and the generosity of its donors, VACSS aims to make a significant impact on the lives of the visually impaired, providing them with the means to overcome challenges and thrive in society.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Special Training Programme

    Vision Aid trainers understand the unique needs of teaching individuals with vision impairment, emphasizing touch and hearing for knowledge acquisition. They follow principles like addressing students by name to ensure their awareness. Instead of relying on visuals, teachers provide tactile and auditory experiences to aid mental capture. For computer lessons, students physically explore the components, and touch typing is taught carefully. Differentiating homonyms is crucial as the visually impaired rely on hearing. O&M and hardware handling are taught to all students. Concepts are explained using tangible examples, making comparisons to clarify terms. Vision Aid's innovative methods ensure effective training for individuals with vision impairment.

  • Academy Programme

    VACCS operates an Academy to teach occupational skills to visually impaired people. The Academy offers specific courses like Diploma and Certificate courses and mobile technology on completing which the candidates are awarded with certificates paving the way for employment and independence. The Academy, of late, has also started virtual classes on various coding and job-related skills to further improve employment opportunities.

Leadership Team

  • M.S. Raju

    President

  • Narasimhan V L

    Member Secretary (Honorary)

  • Vijay Francis

    Advisory Director

  • Clet Vineetha

    Head - Training

  • Narasimhan

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATV7286P

  • Registration ID

    819 of 2004

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    AP/2017/0153227

  • 12A

    AAATV7286PE20092

  • 80G

    AAATV7286PF20215

  • FCRA

    010380013

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    D.No. 52-14-75, Above Union Bank of India, Opp. DM & HO Office, Dr. L Bullayya College Campus, Resapuvanipalem, Visakhapatnam, 530013

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society