Blinden- und Sehbehindertenstiftung Bayern

The Blinden- und Sehbehindertenstiftung Bayern is a legally capable public foundation under civil law based in Munich. It exclusively and directly pursues charitable and benevolent purposes in accordance with the German Fiscal Code. The foundation supports the social and professional integration as well as the cultural promotion of blind and visually impaired people in Bavaria. Its funding priorities include personal material assistance, the support of counseling centers and service centers, research projects for the development of practical aids, as well as cultural, sporting, and rehabilitative measures. It works closely with the Bavarian Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Bayerischer Blinden- und Sehbehindertenbund e. V.) and its institutions, including the AURA-HOTEL Saulgrub, the BIT Center Munich, and the Bavarian Audiobook Library (Bayerische Hörbücherei e.V.).

The Blinden- und Sehbehindertenstiftung Bayern is committed to enabling blind and visually impaired individuals in the Free State of Bavaria to lead self-determined lives. Through financial support, the promotion of research and education, as well as cultural, sporting, and rehabilitative offerings, it contributes to breaking down barriers, strengthening participation, and fostering societal awareness. In doing so, it operates selflessly and works closely with associations and specialized organizations.

The foundation directs its funding measures towards blind and visually impaired children, adolescents, and adults in the Free State of Bavaria. Currently, approximately 100,000 people are affected, of whom around 70% are over 60 years old. Each year, about 3,000 new cases or accidents result in severe visual impairment. The target group requires support with orientation, reading and writing, educational and professional development, as well as everyday tasks.