National association for the blind is a national level organisation for visually impaired people (Blind People). Different organisations working for the welfare of bilnd people and individuals can be member of this organisation. Dr. Rajendra Vyas, Dr. Jagdish Patel & Shri Niranjan Pandya the Gujarati Prominent blind members among a Group of the Blind People, Started this organisation for the purpose of presenting the voice of blind society in the various schemes formed after the independence of our country. They laid a strong foundation by establishing specific direction by which they made National association for the blind foremost institution of the nation.

At Present National association for the blind has a state branch in every state. Among them National association for the blind -GUJARAT State Branch started in 1965 AD, occupies leading position, National association for the blind (NAB) GUJARAT has done unique work in integrated Education Schemes, Rural Rehabilitation, Employment, Public Awareness for inclusive Society, blindness and Related cultural activities. National association for the blind - Gujarat State branch spreading aroma of service through its 23 District Branches and 4 Taluka Branches.

After the division of KHEDA District in KHEDA and ANAND district the National association for the blind -ANAND district branch established on 21st December 2008, with the main purpose of education, training, employment & Rehabilitation by various activities for the visually impaired people and also for other DIVYANG people.

Over a short period of time NAB-Anand district branch has carried out following activities with the help of noble citizens, donors & voluntary organisations.

The Journey

One of the largest organisation working ofr the welfare of visually impaired people in Asia. The National Association for the Blind is the largest organisation in India and as a District branch of National Association for the blind(Anand), we started by small office in the year 2008 and today going towards a big goal of building a huge centre with the objective of education, economical & empowernment of the visually impaired(Blind) People.

Mission

Achieving the goals regarding, Economic, social and educational empowerment of DIVYANG society by organisiing positive & result oriented schemes & programmes in Collaboration with well trained staff, social institutes and other stake holders to create a hamonious Society.

Vision

People with all type of disabilities will get all need base services easily & rightfully. They will have quality life and will be an important part of their society and our nation.

Our target is to assist all the apporoximately 7000 visually impaired and 25000 disabled persons of the district by linking them with the above objectives. Hope that by generous as well as philanthropic persons of the society Will cooperate by all means. It will be a great service to the society sending a needy blind person by you to be a part of this "SEVAYAGNA" You can visit the office of the institution and get information about us.

• Residential facility/hostels for visually impaired students studying in schools-colleges.
• Establishment of training centre for Maximum employment & social assistance to make the visually challenged people self-reliant. (Aatmanirbha society).
• Establishment to Modern Braille and audio library.
• Establishment of Modern Braille Press.
• To Build a training centre with modern facilities for subject like Home Science, Music, handicraft etc.
• Establishment of Modern Sports centre.