METAS is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to empowering the blind community in Mexico through innovative skill-based programs and mentorship. With a mission to spread training on blindness skills, METAS provides expertise to teachers and professionals working with blind individuals, fostering a positive atmosphere and promoting inclusion. Their objectives include increasing independence through cane travel and independent living skills, fostering self-determination, and providing educators with best practices in working with blind students.
METAS also organizes conferences and workshops aimed at blind and low vision individuals, parents, relatives, and professionals, with the goal of creating a community of resources for blind people in Mexico and Latin America. The organization strives to close the education gap by working with educators and providing high-quality instruction to blind and low vision students. Through their efforts, METAS aims to empower the blind community, promote self-advocacy, and create a more inclusive society.
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