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Message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer

In 2025, Fundação Dorina Nowill para Cegos experienced one of the most significant years in its recent history. Throughout the year, our teams worked with dedication and collaboration to ensure not only the continuity of our activities, but also the expansion of our impact, even among major structural changes.

The year was marked by the progress of our renovation project and the consolidation of Unit II, expanding our capacity to serve more people and preparing the Foundation for a new phase of growth. This milestone comes at a symbolic moment as we prepare to celebrate Fundação Dorina’s 80th anniversary in 2026.

Despite the operational challenges brought about by these changes, we achieved remarkable results. We recorded the highest number of clients served in our history, expanded our outreach initiatives, and strengthened access to essential rehabilitation, education, and inclusion services for visually impaired people.

We also continued to invest in expanding strategic partnerships, particularly with public-sector organizations and national and international institutions, reinforcing Fundação Dorina Nowill para Cegos as a leading reference in accessibility and inclusion. Our participation in global forums and admission to international networks further strengthened this position and extended the reach of our work.

More than a year of achievements, 2025 was a period of strengthening our institutional foundations. Every milestone reflects our commitment to high-quality services, the Foundation’s long-term sustainability, and the future of the people we serve.

We look ahead with confidence that the coming years will bring even greater opportunities to expand our impact and transform lives through inclusion.

Eduardo de Oliveira

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Alexandre Munck

Chief Executive Officer

Visual Impairment Around the World

In Brazil, data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) indicate that approximately 6.5 million people have a visual impairment, including around 528,000 people who are blind and more than 6 million people with low vision. These figures underscore the need for public policies, specialized services, and initiatives that promote accessibility, rehabilitation, and greater autonomy for people with visual impairments.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), between 60% and 80% of blindness cases could be prevented through early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Access to Information

Fundação Dorina Nowill para Cegos expands access to knowledge by producing accessible content in a variety of formats, ensuring that visually impaired people can study, access information, and actively participate in society.

Throughout 2025, the Foundation maintained a high volume of production across its audio, video, digital, and Braille publishing operations, further strengthening its position as a national leader in the adaptation and distribution of accessible content.

Dorinateca 
Fundação Dorina’s Digital Library

Inclusive Reading Network

The Inclusive Reading Network works with organizations in the fields of education, literacy, and culture across Brazil, promoting the distribution of accessible books and promoting dialogue on the implementation of accessibility practices in a wide range of settings.

LEGO® Braille Bricks

Launched in 2020, the LEGO^® Braille Bricks program is an initiative developed by Fundação Dorina Nowill para Cegos in partnership with the LEGO Foundation, Denmark, to support the inclusive literacy process.

Access to Autonomy

The Habilitation and Rehabilitation area is Fundação Dorina’s primary point of entry for visually impaired people, supporting the development of autonomy and inclusion while also working closely with their families. In 2025, the Foundation provided 55,444 services, with a significant increase in services for children, driven by early diagnosis and outreach initiatives. Throughout the year, the area expanded its activities, strengthened its team, consolidated practices such as music therapy and Takkyu Volley, established the Low Vision Clinic at Unit II, and broadened partnerships with other organizations.

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Access to Education

Courses

In 2025, Fundação Dorina expanded its training initiatives by introducing new courses and strengthening the personal and professional development of visually impaired people. Throughout the year, 490 students participated in courses across a wide range of subjects, including arts, customer service, choir, entrepreneurship, computer skills, English, digital marketing, massage therapy, meditation, Braille music notation, music therapy, theater, and administrative skills, as well as dedicated classes for adolescents.

These courses help foster autonomy by expanding opportunities for social inclusion and equipping participants with skills for everyday life and the workplace.

Training Center

In 2025, the Training Center expanded both its course offerings and its reach. The Introduction to Audio Description course was redesigned and offered in three classes, alongside two classes of the In-Person Audiobook Narration course.

Access to Employment

In 2025, the Employability area remained focused on career guidance and preparing visually impaired people for the workforce. Throughout the year, 374 individuals received support through one-on-one guidance and training activities designed to develop professional skills and facilitate employment.

Awareness-raising initiatives also expanded, with lectures, workshops, and events reaching 3,351 participants, strengthening engagement with employers and promoting inclusion in the labor market.

The Foundation also worked closely with 201 companies, expanding strategic partnerships and helping create more accessible and inclusive workplaces.