Society for the
Visually Handicapped was founded in the year 1983 by
a group of well-meaning, socially aware people to provide service for meeting
the educational needs of the visually impaired students.
SVH completed two decades of its service in 2003 with contributions and
support of a team of dedicated volunteers, friends and well-wishers. Presently
SVH has 32 members including office-bearers. More than 50 sighted and visually
impaired volunteers stretch their supportive hands to fulfill the aims
of SVH. However all services mentioned below are free of charge.
Education Resource Support is provided through two centres:
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Every Tuesday from
10.30 AM to 1.30 PM at:
Maharashtra Nivas,
15 Hazra Road,
Kolkata 700026
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Monday-Friday, 12 Noon-5PM at:
Braille and Audio Section,
West Bengal
State Central Library (WBSCL) 1/17 CIT Scheme VIIM,
VIP Road (Opposite
of Kankurgachhi ESI Hospital),
Kolkata 54
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