Visually impaired people face a number of significant difficulties in social and professional spheres, including limited access to educational resources, difficulty in finding employment, problems in social interaction and the perception of information. Printed materials such as books, magazines and newspapers remain the main source of knowledge and information, which significantly limits their ability to educate, shape public opinion and develop interests. Specialized libraries that provide access to information in accessible formats for people with visual impairments, ensuring their integration into social and cultural life, play an important role in overcoming these barriers.

The theoretical part of the article presents a scientific review of the history of the development of libraries for people with visual impairments, as well as their role in social adaptation and integration of blind people into society through the activities of specialized libraries. The empirical part includes results of structured interviews with readers and employees of the Republican Special Library of Almaty. The study showed that such libraries play a key role in stimulating self-development and active participation of blind people in social life, facilitating their successful adaptation to society. The article also analyses the impact of cultural and educational work of the library on improving the quality of life of its readers, as well as discussing problems and challenges that special libraries face in the process of improving their activities. The results of the study can be useful for developing and improving inclusive educational and social programs aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.