African Braille
Centre

The African Braille Centre (ABC) is a regional non-governmental organization based in Nairobi. ABC’s main focus is the production of curriculum learning materials in braille, large print, talking / audio books, EPUB, DAISY Text & Audio and BRF formats for use by visually impaired learners in schools and other learning institutions. ABC also supplies and maintains a wide variety of assistive devices and equipment for visualy impaired learners.

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Our Core Functions

Assistive Devices

Supply of assistive devices for visually impared people.

Learning Materials

Production of curriculum learning materials in braille, large print, talking / audio books, EPUB, DAISY text & audio and BRF formats for use by visually impaired learners in learning institutions.

Personnel Training

Training Support staff in Braille Production and repair of assistive devices.

Our Story

Introduction

The African Braille Centre was founded by Sightsavers as an education project, then known as the African Braille Computer Development (ABCD) project, in 1986. It was later registered in Kenya as a regional NGO in 1997. Sightsavers has been walking with ABC over the last 37 years, as the organization continues supporting learners with visual impairment in Kenya and the African region.

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Support Our Mission

Join us today in ensuring that children with visual impairment have equal opportunities and access to quality education that will lead to a better future life for them.