IDAV

The Instituto do Deficiente Audiovisual de Votuporanga (IDAV) is a nonprofit civil society organization founded on August 11, 1997, in Votuporanga, São Paulo, Brazil. Its mission is to promote the social and professional integration of people with hearing and visual disabilities, supporting autonomy, equality, dignity, and participation in society. The institute provides rehabilitation free of charge and invites community contributions to help sustain this work.

Its activities and resources include physiotherapy, psychological support, musical presentations, crafts, seasonal gift baskets, and visits. IDAV also shares educational articles on topics such as Brazilian Sign Language (Libras), Braille, and respectful ways to assist people with visual disabilities. The organization describes its vision as becoming a regional reference in welcoming, rehabilitation, and social inclusion.

It is registered with municipal social assistance and children’s rights councils and has been recognized as an organization of public utility at municipal, state, and federal levels. IDAV serves the community from its address in Vila Nova, Votuporanga, and provides information through its website and contact channels