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Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI)

The Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI) is a non-profit organisation which aims to improve the life of the Belizean population by maintaining the maximum visual capacity of all its citizens.

How You can Help BCVI - Information on how you can help BCVI through donations or being a volunteer.
Current News - Current and recent news and press releases from and about BCVI.
Older News - Older news and press releases from and about BCVI.
Contact BCVI - Please use the contact form on this page to send an email message to BCVI.
Other Web Sites of Interest - Other web sites of interest on topics such Belize, visual impairment and volunteering.
Web Site Privacy Policy - The BCVI Web Site Privacy Policy.

Our Mission

Our Vision & Our Mission

BCVI's vision is of a Belize where no one is needlessly blind, and a mission which aims to help the visually impaired live independent lives.

About BCVI & Our History - Established in 1981, BCVI is a non-profitable organisation which aims to help the visually impaired of Belize have a better way of life.
The Way BCVI Works - The BCVI Comprehensive Eye Care Programme targets all aspects of visual impairment and blindness, ensuring that no one is left without an option or an opportunity.
BCVI Clinics & Offices across Belize - Location and contact information for BCVI clinics and offices across Belize.

Prevention

Preventing Blindness & Restoring Vision

BCVI's Comprehensive Eye Care Programme aims to prevent blindness and restore vision where possible.

Primary Eye Care Programme - The Primary Eye Care Programme is a patient's first point of contact with BCVI.
The National Eye Clinic - The BCVI National Eye Clinic is our central referral facility for medical and surgical treatment.
Our Eye Glass Lab - The BCVI Eye Glass Lab provides thousands of Belizeans with top-quality, low-cost eye glasses.
The Glaucoma Project - About the BCVI/Sight Savers International Glaucoma Project.

Services

Services for People with Visual Impairments

BCVI's Comprehensive Eye Care Service Rehabilitation Department assists visually impaired persons of all ages.

Early Childhood Intervention - The BCVI Early Childhood Intervention Programme encourages children to build confidence and awareness.
Inclusive Education & Braille Unit - The BCVI Inclusive Education Programme and Braille Unit help integrate visually impaired students with their sighted peers.
Summer Camp for Kids - The BCVI Summer Camps for Kids are fun and educational annual events for visually impaired or blind children and young adults.
Increasing Computer Literacy - The BCVI Computer Literacy Programme helps encourage younger clients to learn and become more fully integrated into society.
Job Placement & Employment Support - BCVI's job placement and employment support assistance help clients gain independence.
Support for the Elderly - The BCVI Visually Impaired Club is a wonderful and productive way for our older clients to get out of their homes and socialise.