The Latvian Society of the Blind Balvi TO is one of the territorial organisations of the Latvian Society of the Blind and represents the interests of its members in Balvi, Aluksne, Apa, Gulbene, Viļaka and Rugāji regions. Members are people with visual impairments and their supporters.
The Balvi Branch of the LNB has close cooperation with the LNB rehabilitation centre, the municipalities of Balvi, Alūksne, Viļakas, Apes, Gulbene, Viļakas and Rugāji counties.The association provides information about the rehabilitation centre, its services in Jugla and Balvi branch, as well as about receiving tiflotehnika. Members are provided with information on the possibilities to participate in projects and events organised by the association. Members can try their hand at various activities, take part in exchange trips, the theatre group and sports events.
Biruta Nagle has been a member since 2001. At the beginning she was a cultural activist and organised various events. She actively participates in all sports and board games organised by the association. Since March 2014 she is the Chair of the Board. She organises excursions and exchange trips.
Ingrīda Pitkeviča has been a member since 2014. She is active, participates in sports, board and mind games. This year she was elected Vice-Chair of the Board of the Society.