Kaleidoscope (Institute for the Blind) in Worcester, Western Cape

We can change how the World sees the blind and how the blind see the World

Kaleidoscope, previously known as the Institute for the Blind is a non-profit organisation that has been catering for the all-inclusive needs of visually impaired persons, including visually impaired persons with additional disabilities, since 1881. 

Visually impaired persons of all ages are empowered through the provision of education, training, care, employment, development and accommodation, towards a fulfilled life and complete citizenship.

Kaleidoscope is the central hub for blind progression in South Africa, and soon the world. If you’re reading this with your eyes, Kaleidoscope is here to change your perceptions and show you how the blind can become leaders in this world, integrating into the workforce, society and everything in-between.

• Adult training
• Apple Computer Training Centre
• Assistive devices
• Life Orientation Skills
• Low vision centre
• Multi-sensory stimulation area
• Outreach programmes
• Pioneer Printers
• Pioneer School
• Production units
• Sport & Recreation

Coffee Shop & Museum

The Blindiana Barista Coffee Shop and Museum on the premises boasts the training of the first blind barista in South Africa and continues to offer training to visually impaired baristas on an annual basis. We kindly invite you to visit our unique facility to experience the unimaginable potential of our visually impaired residents.