The National Association for the Blind, India (NAB) established in Mumbai on 19th January 1952, with its 22 State branches, 65 Districts branches & 11 Institutions for Blind Welfare, is the largest voluntary organization for the welfare of blind in India. NAB is espousing the cause of creating awareness in society about preventing and curing blindness. The association is rendering valuable service to the society by developing educational, vocational and employment services for the incurable blind children and adults through its vast network in the country. The activities of NAB include Movement for Prevention and Cure of Blindness, Education/Vocational Training, Employment/Rehabilitation, Care of multiple-handicapped Blind, Visually impaired Children and aged, Cyber Cafes for Blind, Braille and Talking centres. Requirements of both urban and rural blind have also been taken up by NAB, keeping in mind, the infrastructure and financial constraints.
NAB, Chandigarh was registered on 4th Feb. 1990 under Societies Registration Act of 1860. The sole object of the Chandigarh branch is to serve the neglected segments of blind welfare in Chandigarh i.e. for elderly, ageing & newly blind men & women for whom no service has existed so far. It is dedicated to the upliftment of the quality of life of the visually challenged and integrating them with mainstream society.