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Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped

SAVH is Singapore’s national welfare organisation for people with visual impairments, supporting them to gain skills, build self-reliance, and participate confidently in society.

Last updated 23 February 2026

About Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped

Logo of the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped with "SAVH" in large blue capital letters. Above the letters “V” and “H” are grey Braille dots that spell “VH” in Braille. Below the acronym, the full name “Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped” is written in smaller text.

Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH), formerly known as Singapore Association for the Blind (SAB), is Singapore’s national voluntary welfare organisation for people with visual impairments. Founded in 1951, SAVH is affiliated with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and is an approved Institution of a Public Character (IPC).

SAVH's vision and mission are to promote the needs, interests and aspirations of people who are visually handicapped, supporting them in acquiring new skills, achieving self-reliance and integrating confidently into society.