Monica Taula , originally from Loceri in the province of Nuoro, was unanimously confirmed as president of the National Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (ANPVI) for the next four years . Taula expressed her desire for an association "that is ever closer to people, capable of offering concrete tools for true inclusion." She then added: " Autonomy is not a privilege , it is a right that we must make accessible to all. We are convinced that, with the right tools, every limitation can be transformed into an opportunity."
Among the priorities of her new mandate are strengthening training , independence, and mobility programs, creating local support centers for the prevention of blindness, and promoting new projects to improve access to education and employment . Over the next four years, she will be supported by a new steering committee composed of Daniele Costamagna, Enzo Broccolini, Rocco Galante, and Vittorio Carta. Taula began her career with the association in 2001 in the Cagliari provincial branch. In 2015, she became a national councilor, in 2018, vice president, and in 2021, president. Her election marked a historic moment: she was the first woman in Italy to lead a national association of blind people. Hers is a story of determination and commitment. She is convinced that inclusion should not remain a slogan, but become a concrete reality, lived every day.
HIS FIRST TERM – During his first four years, he adopted an innovative approach based on training , autonomy, and social inclusion, promoting awareness-raising and integration projects throughout Italy. One of the most notable initiatives is “ Uno sguardo amico ,” a traveling ophthalmology camper that brings prevention and early diagnosis to Italian squares, offering free visits to the most vulnerable segments of the population, such as the elderly and children. Several accessibility projects have been implemented, with museums, schools, theaters, and hospitals becoming more welcoming thanks to collaborations with local authorities, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. The objectives are twofold: to make places more accessible and to train those who work there, from educators to social workers, from medical staff to teachers, and even museum guides.
