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Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs
Wien, ATImpact-drivenAssociationSocial ServicesSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded1935
LocationWien
About Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs
The Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs is dedicated to empowering blind and visually impaired individuals across Austria. Since 1935, it has championed an equal and self-determined life, focusing on autonomy and enhanced quality of life. The organization provides comprehensive support, including social law consultation, assistive device advice, and psychological support. It also offers visiting services, mobility training, and diverse leisure activities for members. Emphasizing accessibility, its website features multiple languages, contrast adjustment, and sign language. The Hilfsgemeinschaft relies on donations and holds a Donation Seal of Approval for transparent fund use.
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusion and Equal Opportunities for Visually Impaired
The Hilfsgemeinschaft promotes social and legal equality for blind and visually impaired individuals through extensive consultation and support services.
Advocating for Accessibility and Assistive Devices
The organization advocates for accessibility and provides low vision aids, guide dogs, and orientation and mobility training to foster participation.
Good Health & Well-Being
Comprehensive Health Promotion for the Blind and Visually Impaired
The Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs provides information on eye diseases and offers consultation on low vision aids and psychological support.
Enabling Access to Psychological Support
The organization ensures blind and visually impaired individuals have access to psychological counseling to promote their overall well-being.
Quality Education
Lifelong Learning for Blind and Visually Impaired
The Hilfsgemeinschaft offers orientation and mobility training, as well as cultural, sports, and social courses for children, youth, and adults.
Promoting Inclusive Educational Opportunities
The organization supports skill development through specialized courses and leisure activities tailored to the needs of its members.
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FAQs
Q1How can interested individuals apply to the Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs?
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Interested individuals can find information about current job openings and apply directly through the Hilfsgemeinschaft's official careers page. All available positions are listed at https://www.hilfsgemeinschaft.at/die-hilfsgemeinschaft/jobs.
Q2What core goals does the Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs pursue?
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The Hilfsgemeinschaft is committed to ensuring that blind and visually impaired individuals can lead equal and self-determined lives. Its goals are autonomy and independence in their way of life, as well as an increased quality of life for all affected people in Austria. This aligns with SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Q3What services does the Hilfsgemeinschaft offer its members?
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For its members, the Hilfsgemeinschaft offers comprehensive support, including social law consultation, advice on assistive devices, and psychological support. Additionally, visiting and escort services, orientation and mobility training, and access to assistive tools like guide dogs and magnifiers are provided. The organization also arranges diverse leisure activities and courses.
Q4How is the Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs financed?
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The Hilfsgemeinschaft is primarily financed through donations, which can be made online, through corporate sponsorships, or as legacy donations. It also operates the "Lotterie Augenstern" and has been awarded a "Spendengütesiegel" (Donation Seal of Approval), confirming its transparent and ethical use of funds.
Q5Since when has the Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs been active?
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The Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs was founded in 1935. For 90 years now, it has been tirelessly committed to the concerns of blind and visually impaired people in Austria.
Q6What special accessibility features does the Hilfsgemeinschaft offer?
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The organization places great importance on accessibility, which is reflected in its website. It offers content in German, 'Leichte Sprache' (simple German), and English, along with features for contrast adjustment and sign language activation to ensure broad accessibility.
