vakok

Vakok is the Hungarian term for people who are blind. In Hungarian usage, vakok is a plural noun; the singular form is vak, and the adjective vak means blind. The term is widely used in Hungary and in Hungarian-language discourse to describe individuals with little or no sight.

Blindness may be congenital or acquired later in life. It is part of the broader category of vision impairment, which includes people with various degrees of vision loss. In statistics and professional usage, terms such as blindness and low vision distinguish complete blindness from partial sight.

Society: People who are blind encounter particular barriers in education, employment, and daily life, though policies and technologies have improved accessibility. Common tools and methods include Braille literacy, screen-reading software, audio content, and tactile materials; orientation and mobility training helps navigate environments. Public and digital spaces increasingly emphasize accessible design, such as captions, descriptive audio, and accessible websites and applications.

Rights and advocacy: Disability rights frameworks seek equal access to education, employment, transportation, and information for vakok. National and international organizations work to promote independence, safety, and civic participation for blind people, and to prevent discrimination.

See also: Blindness, disability rights, Braille, assistive technology, orientation and mobility.