Notable People with Visual ImpairmentsBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 24, 2025 This page features a list of historically significant individuals who were blind or visually impaired, from early centuries through today. These individuals made lasting contributions in literature, music, mathematics, science, and more. This list has been assembled from both online and offline sources. If you notice any discrepancies or know of additional individuals who should be included, please contact me so I can make updates or add new entries.
Early Centuries
19th Century
20th Century Figures Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
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History of Visual Impairments
Professional Practice
Vision Professionals
Professionalism
Teacher Resources
Professional Publications
VI Book Resources
"Blindness is but a temporary experience of confusion immediately following loss of eyesight; as time heals the wounds through positive teachings, blindness inevitably disappears to be replaced with a new type of vision - one which is at least as deep and meaningful as that once lost..." |