The Association of Blind Asians is a city wide charitable organisation for people with visual impairments. ABA is a culturally diverse group which has been running since 1989. At ABA we provide people with visually impairment the support they need to manage their condition so they can live independent and fulfilling lives.
We give our service users Information on benefits and housing they are entitled to. Liaising with adult social care to get the help they need to live independently. Any educational opportunities available to them such as Basic English and I.T skills that will not only help with everyday life but also for those looking for employment. We also have special social events for example out of city trips. We also provide health and wellbeing advice, we have regular exercise activities which include Men`s walking group and chair based exercise.
Awards:
Duke of York`s Community Initiative award
The award is recognition of the hard work and commitment from ABA`s members, volunteers and staff. The citation for ABA stated that "ABA is an exemplar of how an activity initially created to meet a `single issue` demand can grow and develop into a comprehensive support system for people of all ages, and increasingly all communities. ABA turns people`s lives around and gives them independence in their own homes."
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Nominated for GlobalGood Award
We are currently nominated/shortlisted for best Individual Community Project in 2018 GlobalGoods Awards with ‘Transforming lives of visually impaired South Asians’.
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Fundraising:
If you feel like doing something inspirational and want to help a good cause please contact ABA on 0113 210 3347 or email info@abaleeds.org.uk
Debbani has been ABA’s Manager since 2008, reporting to the Management Committee of ABA. She is responsible for providing a comprehensive management service for people with visual impairments from South Asian backgrounds in Leeds (UK) including managing contracts, fundraising, finance, governance. Debbani joined the organisation as a volunteer in 1998 and was employed as a project Co-ordinator (funded by Big Lottery) in 2006 providing comprehensive assessment, advocacy and one-to-one support, sighted guiding etc to ensure service users can lead independent lives..
Azra provides information and guidance on a range of issues including benefits and the importance of eye health care. Azra also runs group activities such as, luncheon groups and activities which promote increased physical and mental health..
Fareen has joined ABA’s team recently and is working as an Enablement worker with Project Sahara. As part of her responsibilities she provides advocacy, support and information/ advice on welfare benefits for service users who are registered blind or partially sighted or who face any sight loss issues due to Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetes or any other problems. Fareen is running two groups every week. For further contacts please use her email address: fareenh@abaleeds.org.uk..
