Ofek Liyladenu

We are Israel's national non profit association of parents of blind or visually impaired children. We promote and protect the children's rights and operate support programs to enable them to fulfill their potential & abilities The main goals of our association is to support parents of children with visual impairment by the following actions: - Protect and promote the children's rights. - Build a community that will provide mutual support, sense of belonging, and services to the children, their parents and families. - Support the children's talents, and the fulfillment of their potential through development of practical, emotional and social abilities and skills. - Development of mental strength, independence, and sense of security and belief in their own abilities. - Provide timely updated and accessible information on various aspects such as: medical, psychological, technology, rights and legislation. - Provide a central public representation in areas such as advocacy and services. - Promote better understanding of our children's impairment and change public attitudes to the disabled and promote tolerance and inclusion.