BPKS currently has 1616 members who are visually impaired.

People with visual disabilities are very vulnerable in Bangladesh. Appropriate treatment is usually not available or provided for visual impairment, whether this impairment occurs before or after birth. Visually impaired people are often treated as though they are incapable of doing anything and for many their only option to survive is to rely on begging. There are limited educational opportunities for children with visual impairments and their parents often consider their education to be a useless investment. The potential and abilities of people with visual impairments are not explored either by their families or by the community. Most visually impaired people are not provided with the vocational, activities of daily living, and/or orientation and mobility training that would allow their potentialities to be developed. Hence they may not be able to care for themselves nor to contribute to the family. If a visually impaired individual exhibits any natural skills and abilities, these skills are generally regarded as extraordinary and God-given.

BPKS is working to change these perceptions and to provide opportunities for all visually impaired people.

A family emerges from endless darkness
Md. Harun-Or-Rashid and his five children were all born with visual impairments. The whole family, except for Harun-Or-Rashid's wife, lived their lives in darkness.
In 2002, with the implementation of a PSID project in their village, a PSID facilitator came into contact with this family. BPKS arranged medical referrals for all family members. After minor surgery, all six members of the family were able to see for the first time. This meant the children were able to be enrolled in the local school. It also increased the income generating opportunities for Harun-Or-Rashid, enabling him to provide better financial support for his family.