Hawaii Association of the Blind (HAB)

The organized blind movement in Hawaii began in 1967. The Hawaii Association of the Blind was organized on the following philosophical foundation:

— Blind people ought to be equal participants with their sighted peers in the productive pursuits of society.

— Blind people must be perceived by all other citizens as being equal.

— Blind people themselves need to act to eliminate major obstacles by seeking necessary statutory changes and by insisting upon positive public policies from governmental agencies, including the judiciary.