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Mission
The mission of ICEVI is to promote access to inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all people with visual impairment.
Values
ICEVI believes that all people with visual impairment and their families have a right to:
- Provision of a full range of educational services and to be included in the educational programs of their respective countries and communities.
- Receive early intervention, early childhood development, care and pre-primary education.
- Support by teachers and other professionals who are properly trained.
- Provision of reasonable accommodation for their needs.
- Provision of accessible educational materials, enhanced technology, and teaching methods and programs that are of a high standard and conform to best practices.
- Live in environments that are free of barriers, social stigmas, and stereotypes.
- Lead productive lives according to their aspirations and capabilities, without discrimination and based on equal opportunity.
Strategic Goals
ICEVI believes that all people with visual impairment and their families have a right to:
Goal 1: Access to Quality and Accessible Education
- People with visual impairment—including those with partial sight/low vision, blindness, deafblindness, and additional disabilities—have access to quality and accessible education.
- Advocate and campaign for access to quality and accessible education for all learners with visual impairment.
Goal 2: Policy Influence and Implementation of International Commitments
- Governments and other relevant stakeholders implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in the area of education of people with visual impairment.
- Influence the implementation of the SDGs and UNCRPD by governments and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that no one is left behind—especially learners with visual impairment—and ensure that ICEVI structures and members are part of collaborative partnerships to meet their educational needs.
Goal 3: Strengthening Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
Improve networking, information sharing, and collaboration at national, regional, and global levels to enhance inclusive education for people with visual impairment.
Strategic Developments (2022-2025)
Between 2022 and 2025, ICEVI strengthened its position as a global membership network advancing inclusive education for people with visual impairment. Through its regional structures and global engagment, and diverse membership network, ICEVI brought together diverse stakeholders to exchange knowledge, align strategies, and contribute to systemic change.
Regional Boards provided coordination and strategic oversight for region-specific activities aligned with ICEVI’s overall mission. These efforts supported the development of regional constitutions, national focal points, and proposals for collaboration—all grounded in ICEVI’s values and goals.
At the global level, ICEVI deepened its engagement with multilateral organizations, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society partners, and national education systems. This included contributions to policy dialogue, collaborative research, and participation in key forums promoting inclusive and equitable education. ICEVI’s continued emphasis on partnership, alignment, and shared learning reinforced its commitment to advancing educational access and opportunity for learners with visual impairment.