named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
786 White Cane
Procures and distributes folding white canes that meet international standards to blind and visually impaired students based on age and height
Assistive Technology Laboratory at LCWU
Establishes and maintains a technology-equipped lab at Lahore College for Women University to support blind and visually impaired female students with assistive devices and accessible learning tools
Austin Black Hawks Beep Baseball Partnership
Partners with a local blind beep baseball team to provide uniforms and support mentorship opportunities for players
Government College University (GCU) Adaptive Lab
Collaborates with GCU Lahore to refresh and maintain an adaptive lab for differently abled students, providing state-of-the-art computers and outreach support
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Initiative focused on fostering independence through technology, enabling users to identify currency, read text, navigate routes, and manage daily tasks
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 1 activity
- Distribution of white canes and assistive technologyDistributes free white canes that meet international standards and are sized by age and height, along with state-of-the-art technology such as smartphones and laptops equipped with assistive software, to blind and visually impaired individuals globally. Completes approximately 23 such projects annually.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Empowerment initiatives for blind youth and athletesSupports empowerment initiatives for blind individuals, including providing uniforms and jerseys to the Austin Black Hawks, a local blind Beep Baseball team, to promote inclusion and confidence.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Establishment and operation of assistive technology laboratoriesEstablishes and operates assistive technology laboratories at educational institutions, including at Lahore College for Women University and Government College University Lahore, equipping them with desktop computers and adaptive technology to support the academic and vocational development of blind and visually impaired female and differently abled students.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Outreach and education for families of differently abled studentsConducts outreach programs and provides education to parents of differently abled students through conferences, local events, and ongoing collaboration with educational institutions such as Government College University Lahore.
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Vision Rehabilitation Services 1 activity
- Support for small businesses and vocational trainingProvides funding and technology to support small businesses run by individuals with visual impairments and facilitates access to vocational training by providing necessary equipment such as computers designed for the blind.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research on barriers to education and technology access for the visually impairedConducts research on systemic barriers faced by visually impaired individuals in Pakistan, including the exclusion of visually impaired girls from the education system and challenges in the effective use of smartphones by blind citizens.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
Contributions & grants$47K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$37K
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balance sheet
Total assets$23K
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Net assets$23K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +260.8%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Bar Association ADR Chapter Network — Professional affiliation of Hamed Khan, who is a member of its Alternative Dispute Resolution chapter.
- Austin Black Hawks Partner — Partnered with the local blind Beep Baseball team to provide uniforms and support empowerment through sports.
- Baker Hughes Partner — Organization where Hamed Khan served as a senior global consultant in the Oil & Gas sector prior to joining Vision Without Barriers.
- CUNY Baruch College Partner — Alumnus of CUNY Baruch College with a BBA
- Company that builds computers for the blind Partner — Collaborates with a specialized technology provider to equip beneficiaries with accessible computers.
- Company that builds computers for the blind Partner — Connected a beneficiary with a specialized technology provider to obtain a computer designed for the blind.
- Department of Assistive & Rehab Division for Blind Services Government — Professional service and collaboration
- Dua Shuja Partner — Research and Program Consultant contributing to Vision Without Barriers publications.
- Falcon Alternate Dispute Resolution Services Partner — Organization with which Hamed Khan is affiliated as an advanced mediator.
- Government College University Lahore Partner — Partnered to refresh the adaptive lab for differently abled students and establish an ongoing collaboration through a memorandum of agreement.
- Independent Living Centre Partner — Collaborated with ILC at Lahore College for Women University to establish the Assistive Technology Laboratory for blind and visually impaired female students.
- John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard Government — Moaz Khan received an Executive Certificate in Non-Profit and Leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.
- Lahore College for Women University Partner — Partnered to establish the Vision Without Barriers Assistive Technology Laboratory for blind and visually impaired female students.
- Laiba Usman Partner — Contributor affiliated with Vision Without Barriers.
- Texas Commission for the Blind Government — Participated in forums hosted by the Texas Commission for the Blind.
- Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Government — Participated in forums hosted by the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
- Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Partner — Mentor and speaker engagement
- The University of Texas at Austin Partner — Mentor and speaker engagement
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Empowerment through Access and Resourcesmethodology: empowerment_to_independenceBy providing adaptive equipment, economic opportunities, and direct support, the organization enables individuals with visual impairments to achieve independence and equal opportunity, because access to tools and resources is foundational to self-sufficiency.
- Intersectional Advocacy and Research for Systemic Changemethodology: intersectional_analysisBy using research to uncover compounding barriers—such as those faced by visually impaired girls in Pakistan—the organization drives systemic change, because understanding the intersection of disability and gender reveals deeper inequities that require targeted intervention.
- Technology Access with Usability Supportmethodology: technology_access_gap_analysisBy addressing not just device distribution but also training and support, the organization ensures that technology is truly usable by blind individuals, because access without usability fails to produce functional independence.
- Transformative Infrastructure for Inclusive Educationmethodology: infrastructure_transformation_for_accessibilityBy converting underutilized government facilities into accessible, technology-equipped learning environments, the organization improves higher education access for blind and visually impaired women, because physical and technological accessibility removes systemic barriers to participation.