In short: we want every person with low vision in India to live a full, independent life, with the knowledge, tools and community to do it.
Note for editors (delete before launch): replace the vision, mission and principles below with the exact wording from the VSI Memorandum. These drafts are placeholders.
Our vision
[TO CONFIRM from the Memorandum] An India where people with low vision are confident, connected and included, at home, in education, at work and in public life.
Our mission
[TO CONFIRM from the Memorandum] To bring people with low vision and their families together, share practical know-how and technology, connect them with the right experts and services, and speak up for their needs.
Our six principles
- Led by members. [TO CONFIRM] People with low vision decide what VSI does.
- Nothing about us without us. [TO CONFIRM] People with lived experience are part of every decision that affects them.
- Practical and honest. [TO CONFIRM] We share what really helps, in plain language, and say when we do not know.
- Open to all. [TO CONFIRM] Every age, language, region, background and level of sight is welcome.
- Independent and neutral. [TO CONFIRM] We do not sell or endorse products, and we keep personal experience separate from medical advice.
- Privacy and respect. [TO CONFIRM] What members share with us stays safe, and is used only with their consent.
Read the Memorandum
[TO CONFIRM: link to the Memorandum as an accessible web page and an accessible PDF, with file size.]