The first group of Basrah Blind Association members to learn how to use the Braille method of reading and assistive, talking computer software stands outside of the association?s buildings. With financial assistance from the U.S. embassy, the first class of 25 students graduated the last week of November from the 18-day BBA course and 50 more members are slated for training in the next two months. (Photo courtesy of Basrah Blind Association)
Members of the Basrah Blind Association try out new folding walking sticks funded by USG. Despite the many needs of BBA, it receives no support from the central or local government. (Photo courtesy of Basrah Blind Association)
