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Title: Fostering Financial Literacy for the Visually Impaired: Improving Accessibility and NGO Collaboration
Authors: Tianyi Zhang, Ethan Ning, Jayden Ng, Jason Zou and Gary Zhang
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Tianyi Zhang, Ethan Ning, Jayden Ng, Jason Zou and Gary Zhang Dulwich College Beijing, China
MLA 8 Zhang, Tianyi, et al. "Fostering Financial Literacy for the Visually Impaired: Improving Accessibility and NGO Collaboration." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 9, Sept. 2024, pp. 3640-3659, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.029. Accessed Sept. 2024. APA 6 Zhang, T., Ning, E., Ng, J., Zou, J., & Zhang, G. (2024, September). Fostering Financial Literacy for the Visually Impaired: Improving Accessibility and NGO Collaboration. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(9), 3640-3659. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.029 Chicago Zhang, Tianyi, Ethan Ning, Jayden Ng, Jason Zou, and Gary Zhang. "Fostering Financial Literacy for the Visually Impaired: Improving Accessibility and NGO Collaboration." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 9 (September 2024), 3640-3659. Accessed September, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i09.029.
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ABSTRACT: This research paper examines the importance of financial literacy, and the specific challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in China. Financial literacy is vital for making informed monetary decisions and safeguarding against exploitation. The visually impaired population in China, estimated at 17 million, encounters difficulties in perceiving boundaries, understanding regulations, and accessing technical documents, making them more vulnerable to exploitation by employers. Limited access to microfinance, portfolio diversification, and labor arbitration tools further compounds their challenges. A questionnaire revealed a lack of public knowledge about financial rights and labor laws protecting visually impaired individuals, along with a consensus that more attention should be given to their rights and interests. Our innovation project developed Braille guidebooks, launched online platforms, and started promotional campaigns. By collaborating with Beijing Hong Dan Dan Charity, we facilitated connections with schools, distributing over 100 guidebooks to over 500 visually impaired students across 20 schools. The successful implementation of the guidebooks and multimedia platforms demonstrates potential for positive social impact in addressing the financial literacy needs of visually impaired individuals in China.

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