National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired Inc. Five Year Report to the American Foundation for the Blind: 1979 Through 1984 (Classic Reprint)

A nationwide effort to organize and empower parents of visually impaired children, with proven steps you can use today.

This nonfiction report chronicles the formation and growth of the National Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired (NAPVI) from 1979 to 1984. It highlights how a small group evolved into a national organization, with a clear structure, affiliate chapters, and ongoing programs. The book details organizational history, membership, publicity, administration, facilities and equipment, services, fundraising, and future plans, and it includes appendices with key statistics.

• A grounded timeline of how a national parent group began and became independent
• Insight into membership growth, affiliate development, and service ideas for families
• Milestones in administration, budgeting, and strategic planning that supported ongoing growth
• An at-a-glance view of goals, milestones, and practical outcomes for parents and advocates
• Ideal for readers involved in parent groups, nonprofit leadership, or advocacy for visually impaired children, as well as researchers seeking a concrete case study in nonprofit development.

• Founding ideals and the steps to crear a national organization
• How membership and affiliates evolved to broaden reach
• Administration, budgeting, and long‑term planning that kept progress on track
• Practical examples of services and activities for families and children

Ideal for readers of nonprofit advocacy and family-centered programs.