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Causes: Disabilities, Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments Research, Health
Mission: To gain full independence and equality of opportunity for all blind and visually impaired californians.
Programs: Conventions and seminars -- assisted blind and visually impaired people through various educational conferences and seminars.
membership services -- assisted blind and visually impaired people by publishing a quarterly magazine available in braille, large print, cassette and diskette; conducting programs and activities through the council's statewide chapters and special interest groups; operating a toll-free number to provide peer counseling, referrals to training programs and government agencies, as well as advice and encouragement; assisting in acquiring and using special equipment; enhancing public awareness of the needs of blind and visually impaired persons; and providing information about available services and programs for the blind and visually impaired.
grants -- provided grants to individuals, and other similar charitable organizations or programs, to fulfill the exempt purpose of the organization.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.