St Dunstans's - Caring for war-blinded veterans

Be My Eyes and Meta
Announce Accessibility Partnership

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Our Students 2025

We are thrilled to introduce this year’s incredible group of students! Among them, we have
future lawyers, psychologists, teachers, and so much more. Their potential is limitless, and we can’t wait to see the amazing
things they’ll achieve. Wishing them all the very best as they embark on their exciting journeys ahead!...

Meet Glide: The World's
First Intelligent Guide.

Glide is the world’s first autonomous, self-guided mobility aid designed for people who are blind or have low vision.
Glide is a pioneering AI-powered mobility aid designed to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate with confidence,
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KPI’s for Visually
Impaired Employees

When considering KPIs for blind individuals, the focus should be on metrics that measure their ability to navigate independently,
access information effectively,and participate actively in their environment, including factors like: successful navigation
using assistive technology (like canes or guide dogs), correct interpretation of tactile information, level of engagement
with accessible digital content, and overall satisfaction with accessibility features in their surroundings....

Saint Dunstan's

The Saint Dunstan's Logo represents the light in the dark of the visually impaired.

Jeemt

The John and Ester Ellerman Logo represents an independent mobile and orientated visually impaired person.

Ian Fraser

The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund logo represents the success of a Visually Impaired or Blind Graduate.

Donations

Your donations help to empower so many to live independent lives. Donations to the Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund or the John and Esther Ellerman Memorial Trust, no matter how big or small, continue to provide the necessary funds to achieve the universal goal of a fully inclusive society for those with disabilities.

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About us

"Victory Over Blindness' is the motto of St Dunstan's, and the victory which these men are gaining and have gained is a victory more splendidly and more dearly won than the victory which they and their comrades gained on the field of battle." - Our Founder Sir Arthur Pearson

St Dunstan's has been supporting War Blinded Veterans since 1915, through physical and emotional support, helping to empower beneficiaries to live independent and fulfilling lives. In 1918, after World War I, an after Care Committee was established in South Africa to care for blinded servicemen returning home. In 1938 the South African organisation became completely autonomous but has continued to maintain a close working relationship with Blind Veterans UK.

The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund was founded in 1977 by St Dunstan's, South Africa, in memory of Lord Fraser.He believed that, as he himself proved, that given the reality of blindness, with the necessary determination, support and seizing of opportunities as they present themselves, blind and Visual Impaired students can create a better life for themselves through education.

The John Reeves Ellerman Fund was founded in 1974 by Saint Dunstan's, South Africa, to perpetuate the memory of the late Sir John Reeves Ellerman, who was a great benefactor and friend of Saint Dunstan's and a Member of the Board.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteering at St Dunstan's is a great way of giving back to your community, be it as a marshal at our annual Long Cane Rally or providing tutoring services for a visually impaired student, your time and effort is greatly appreciated and much needed.

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Be My Eyes and Meta Announce Accessibility Partnership