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Malta Society of the Blind

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The Malta Society of the Blind (MSB) is a non-governmental organisation based in the Island of Malta. In urgent cases, please call us.

It's main aims are to support people who are blind or visually impaired to live an independent life and to create awareness about the needs of the blind. Note:
Please send a text message to the Secretary or email us at any time, and we will get back to you shortly.

03/11/2026

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19/10/2026

Our President and Secretary advocating for their children and all blind children.

Siblings’ experiences expose gaps in the support children need at school and in everyday life

17/10/2026

▪️ L-Aġent President, l-Eċċellenza Tagħha Helena Dalli, laqgħet grupp ta' persuni nieqsa mid-dawl fid-daħla tal-Palazz Presidenzjali, fil-Belt Valletta fi tmiem mixja matul Triq ir-Repubblika.

L-inizjattiva saret mill-Malta Federation for the Visually Impaired (MFVI) fl-okkażjoni tal-International White Cane Day, imfakkar ta’ kull sena fil-15 ta' Ottubru.

Il-Federazzjoni tiġbor flimkien lil The Malta Trust Foundatio, il-Malta Society of the Blind, il-Malta Guide Dogs Foundation u l-Gozo Aid for the Visually Impaired.

▪️ Acting President, Her Excellency Helena Dalli, welcomed a group of visually impaired individuals at the entrance to the Presidential Palace in Valletta, following their walk along Republic Street.

The initiative was organized by the Malta Federation for the Visually Impaired (MFVI) to mark International White Cane Day, which is observed annually on October 15th.

The Federation brings together The Malta Trust Foundation, the Malta Society of the Blind, the Malta Guide Dogs Foundation, and Gozo Aid for the Visually Impaired.

📷 Charlot Lanzon

17/10/2026

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02/10/2026

October is Blindness Awareness Month.

Sight loss is not one single experience.

For some people, central vision is blurred or missing, making faces and printed text difficult to make out. For others, side vision is reduced, meaning they may bump into objects or miss things that appear to one side.

Some people experience patchy gaps in their vision. Others find bright light and glare overwhelming, or struggle to see in dim conditions. Contrast and depth perception can also be affected, making things like steps, kerbs or pouring a drink more difficult than they might appear.

What a person can see may also change depending on the lighting, the time of day or how tired they are.

Being blind does not always mean having no vision at all. Many blind people have some remaining vision, while others have little or none.

That is why awareness matters.

It means understanding that you cannot always tell when someone has a visual impairment. Not everyone uses a white cane or a guide dog, and someone may be able to read a message on their phone one moment but struggle to read a bus timetable or sign the next.

It means avoiding assumptions about what somebody can or cannot do.

And it means making information, technology, services and public spaces accessible from the outset, rather than as an afterthought.

Making that a reality is part of our work at The Partially Sighted Society. We support people to make the most of their remaining vision and maintain their independence through specialist low vision assessments, adaptive technology, practical advice, emotional support and social activities.

Understanding grows when people share their experiences. If you live with sight loss, or know someone who does, what is one thing you wish more people understood about sight loss? Tell us in the comments and help show just how varied sight loss can be.

Greater awareness leads to better understanding. Better understanding leads to a more accessible world.

[Image description: Yellow, navy and white PSS graphic. “October: Blindness Awareness Month. Sight loss is different for everyone.” Three bullet points read: “Not all blindness means no vision”, “Sight loss is not always visible” and “Everyone’s experience is different.” PSS logo and partsight.org.uk below.]

19/07/2026

Address

81, Triq Brighella
Santa Venera
SVR1135

Opening Hours

Monday	16:30 - 19:00
Tuesday	16:30 - 19:00
Wednesday	16:30 - 19:00
Thursday	16:30 - 19:00
Friday	16:30 - 19:00

Telephone

+35627112105

Website

https://maltasocietyoftheblind.org/

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