The Saxony Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired e. V. (BSVS) is a non-profit organization for self-help, solidarity and representation of the interests of people who are affected or threatened by blindness or visual impairment and their relatives.
Our district organization has around 130 members in Chemnitz and the former district of Stollberg.
Our district organization advocates for the interests of blind and visually impaired people in Chemnitz and the surrounding area in a variety of ways. We are represented on the Disability Advisory Council of the city of Chemnitz and work closely with authorities, institutions and other organizations to improve the quality of life of those affected.
<ü>We focus on improving accessibility in local public transport and in public spaces. Our aim is to ensure that means of transportation, streets and public spaces are designed in such a way that they are accessible to blind and visually impaired people.Another focus of our work is to promote the accessibility of cultural events, educational institutions, museums, exhibitions and health and care facilities. Blind and visually impaired people should have the same opportunities to participate in cultural and educational activities as everyone else.
We champion the interests of blind and visually impaired people in Chemnitz in a variety of ways. For example, we are represented on Chemnitz's Disability Advisory Council and work in various committees to improve local public transport and the accessibility of public spaces. We are actively involved in implementing the City of Chemnitz's action plan to improve the participation of people with disabilities. We have been intensively involved in the development of the Chemnitz action plan and are committed to improving the participation of disabled people in all areas of social life. A particular focus is on participation in the labor market.
In order to give blind and visually impaired people the opportunity to cycle, our district organization has had a tandem group since 2010. This is not possible without the many sighted pilots. Whether you are sighted, blind or visually impaired, join us. Experience sporting activity together, the beautiful surrounding air and the feeling of community on two wheels. Our tours lead through Chemnitz and the surrounding area, are approx. 30 km long and offer space for exchange and new friendships. Please contact us at tandem@bsv-chemnitz.de or at our office. We look forward to seeing you!
Once a month on Thursdays at 2 p.m., interested people meet for coffee and cake and invite guests to find out interesting things. Whether it's about hobbies, work, aids, support services, travel, social law, life in other countries, health ... There is always a lot of new information to hear and often also to feel or experience. The exchange in a relaxed atmosphere not only offers exciting insights, but also the opportunity to ask questions and make valuable contacts. If you would like to take part in our chat session or have something interesting to tell us yourself, please contact our office.
Our smartphone get-together takes place every two months. It gives you the opportunity to try things out, ask questions and share experiences. How do you use the touchscreen as a blind person? What's new? Which functions and apps are necessary in everyday life? What do you need to consider when buying a smartphone?
In a relaxed atmosphere, beginners and experienced users help each other to discover new functions and overcome individual challenges. The focus is on topics such as accessibility settings, screen reader use and helpful apps for navigation, communication and organization.
Bring your own device or test a device on site.
If you are interested, please contact kweser@bsv-chemnitz.de or our office.
We have been playing showdown - a sport that is often compared to table tennis and airhockey, but in which you shoot at goals with bats on the table - since 2015. Blind, visually impaired and sighted people can all play this game, as the ball is localized by sound. To ensure the game is fair, everyone wears dark masks. We have two groups: One plays on Mondays, the other on Thursdays.
Both groups meet at the environmental center in Henriettenstraße on Kaßberg. Showdown not only promotes reaction skills and coordination, but also provides a lot of fun and sporting ambition. Our training sessions take place in a relaxed atmosphere and offer both beginners and advanced players the opportunity to improve their skills. If you would like to come and watch, play or help us run the events, please contact us by e-mail at tischball@bsv-chemnitz.de or at our office. Spectators and interested parties are also welcome at any time!
Our district organization regularly goes on hiking excursions to various parts of Saxony. These excursions offer a great opportunity to discover new places and socialize.
Once a year, we go on a challenging hike in Saxon Switzerland. Guides are always needed to support the participants and lead them safely through nature.
Whether you are sighted, blind or visually impaired - everyone is welcome! If you would like to join us, please contact our office. No previous knowledge is required, just the joy of shared experiences.
Our ninepins bowling group meets once a month at the ESKA ninepins bowling alley on Reichenhainer Straße. We not only have fun bowling in a relaxed atmosphere, but also take the opportunity to exchange ideas and have a good time together. If you would like to support our bowling group or simply join us, please contact our office. We are happy about every new bowler and every helping hand!
Twice a year we dance circle dances of European peoples together with sighted people. New dancers are always needed. If you would like to be informed about our next dance event, regardless of whether you are blind, visually impaired or sighted, please contact our office. We look forward to every participation and to experiencing the variety of European dances together in a cheerful atmosphere.
Once a year, in November, we offer an introduction to Braille for everyone at the Chemnitz Adult Education Center. You can learn full braille there. You will also learn many interesting facts about the writing of blind people, its history and possible applications in everyday life. This event offers the opportunity to gain a practical insight into writing and reading with Braille. If you are interested, please register directly with the Chemnitz Adult Education Center.
If you are blind and would like to learn more about braille, you can also contact our office. We will then help you further.
If you would like more information about the lives of blind and visually impaired people in Chemnitz and the surrounding area, you can subscribe to the bi-monthly magazine "Visier", which is published by Weiße Stock e. V. in cooperation with our district organization. "Visier" is available in black letter, in full or shorthand and as an audio CD.
Or you can write to info@bsv-chemnitz.de and subscribe to our e-mail newsletter, which is published as required.
Many years ago, our district organization founded a supporting organization for the counceling center for the blind and visually impaired and their relatives at Rosenhof 4 in Chemnitz. You can get detailed counseling there. Further information can be found on the Weißen Stock e. V. website.
Weißer Stock e. V. also runs a project for volunteer support for blind and visually impaired people. The project is called Fü(h)r mich (Guide me).
In addition, our Saxony Federation runs the Blickpunkt Auge counseling service. This project's mobile advice service is on the road throughout Saxony. Counseling can also be obtained by telephone via Blickpunkt Auge. Zoom conferences on the topic of sight loss are held regularly.
The Saxony Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired operates the Saxony aids center (LHZ) in Dresden, where you can order a wide range of aids for blind and visually impaired persons online. A smaller selection is also available in Chemnitz at Weißen Stock e. V. in the Rosenhof 4 counseling center, 09111 Chemnitz. There you can view aids on site and also receive personal advice on the products on offer. The staff on site will help you to choose the right aid for your needs and explain the possible applications.
The Saxony Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired runs an educational and recreational facility in Rochsburg, the Villa Rochsburg, where courses are often offered to help blind and visually impaired people cope with everyday life.
Are you blind or visually impaired and live in Saxony? Then become a member of the Saxony Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, take part in our leisure activities, use our advisory services or get involved in improving the participation of blind and visually impaired people in our society! Together we can break down barriers and shape a disability-friendly future. Contact our office today and become part of our federation!
Sind Sie blind oder sehbehindert und wohnen in Sachsen? Dann werden Sie Mitglied des Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverbandes Sachsen e. V., nehmen Sie an unseren Freizeitaktivitäten teil, nutzen Sie unsere Beratungsangebote oder engagieren Sie sich för eine bessere Teilhabe blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen an unserer Gesellschaft! Gemeinsam können wir Barrieren abbauen und eine behindertenfreundliche Zukunft gestalten. Melden Sie sich noch heute in unserer Geschäftsstelle und werden Sie Teil unseres Vereins!Your donation makes a difference and helps to promote the participation of blind and visually impaired people in Chemnitz and the surrounding area. It underpins our diverse projects, from improving accessibility to educational opportunities and leisure activities that enrich the everyday lives of those affected. With your help, we can continue to implement important initiatives that improve access to culture, education, mobility and social opportunities for blind and visually impaired people.
Every donation, whether large or small, helps to create a society in which blind and visually impaired people can participate on an equal basis. Thank you for your support!
Donation account of the district organization
IBAN: DE38870962140300013538
BIC: GENODEF1CH1
Purpose: Spende
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Sachsen e. V.
Kreisorganisation Chemnitz/Stollberg
Rosenhof 4
09111 Chemnitz
Phone: +49 371 70089779
E-mail: info@bsv-chemnitz.de
Please also visit the website of the Saxony Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired e. V. and our Facebook page.
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The district organization is financially supported by AOK Plus and by the "Wir für Sachsen" program, which is funded by the Free State of Saxony.
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