The World Council for the Welfare of the Blind (WCWB) was an organization of agencies for the blind (
visually impaired
Visual impairment, also known as vision impairment, is a medical definition primarily measured based on an individual's better eye visual acuity; in the absence of treatment such as correctable eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment†...
) established in 1949. It combined with the International Federation of the Blind in 1984 to create the
World Blind Union
The World Blind Union (WBU) is an international organization representing the estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide who are blind or partially sighted. It consists of other organizations, not individuals.
History, scope, and organization
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References
* Marc Maurer
World Blind Union Fifth General Assembly ''The Braille Monitor'', March, 2001 Edition.
Blindness organizations
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