Learning opportunities for a diverse future
We offer attractive educational programs for students who are blind or have visual impairments. The affiliated boarding school also allows students from outside the catchment area to attend. Our teachers advise parents, educators, and schools, and support students in leading self-determined lives and engaging in lifelong learning.
About our educational programmesOur key areas of focus
Adapting to challenges
We adapt our instruction to economic, social, and environmental developments.
Connection to the Labor Market
With a focus on our learners’ skills and potential, we support their entry into the labor market.
Preparation for Crises
Our institute prepares for crises such as blackouts by being able to switch flexibly between digital and analog systems.
The BBI offers a comprehensive range of services!
Teaching Materials Center
The Teaching Materials Center supports teachers with advice, professional development, and teaching materials.
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Go to Teaching Materials
Braille Publishing House with Printing Press
The Braille Publishing House offers a library of materials for the blind.
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Go to Products and Advice
Individual Support
In our SEF classes and basic support classes, experts work together in an interdisciplinary manner with a wide variety of students.
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Go to Support ClassesShaping the Future
The future is created where people remain curious, share ideas and make a difference together.
Commitment and Projects
Our staff are involved in national, international and ERASMUS projects, e.g.: EU project UBIS (3D printing), Sparkling Science, language trips and competitions (e.g. KulturKontakt Austria)
As an e-Education Expert and voXmi school, we promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. We were also the first school in Austria to sign the Manifesto for Responsible Science.
Training and Continuing Education
We are committed to the continuous training and professional development of our teaching staff in didactic, methodological and practical areas.
Sponsors
Support us nowThe Federal Institute for the Blind in Vienna would like to express its sincere thanks to all supporters and sponsors. Through your commitment, you enable us to offer blind and visually impaired people the best possible educational opportunities.
