Category: ARC Visits

Tommy sir is demonstrating a physics concept using a candle and lab apparatus in a classroom setting, while another VE member observes. The room contains multiple teaching materials and equipment, indicating a hands-on orientation session.

Tommy Sir Visit

On 17th March 2026, Tommy Sir visited ARC at International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore who is physics lecturer from Kerala for a full-day interaction. During the visit, he repaired the physics materials and provided orientation on selected Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) that the team was not fully familiar with. The session particularly focused on […]

Sabrina standing in front of an Accessible Resource Centre display board with posters and information about inclusive STEM education and accessibility initiatives.

Sabrina Kutscher Visit

Sabrina Kutscher, PhD scholar from Tilburg University, visited the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC) during her research stay at CAGS. During the visit, she explored the research and initiatives carried out by Vision Empower (VE) in collaboration with ARC–CAGS to make STEM education accessible for visually impaired learners. She engaged with tactile teaching–learning materials (TLMs), assistive […]

Suman from Vidya Sagar Chennai exploring accessible anatomy learning materials at ARC

Suman from Vidya Sagar Visit

Suman from Vidya Sagar, Chennai visited the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC), IIIT Bangalore to explore inclusive STEM learning materials and methods for students with visual impairment.

Group photograph of Prof. M.K. Sridhar with ARC team members inside the Accessible Resource Center, IIIT Bangalore, during his visit.

Prof. M.K. Sridhar’s visit

Prof. M.K. Sridhar, former member of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) Committee and Member-Secretary of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission, visited the Accessible Resource Center at IIIT Bangalore and explored inclusive learning resources and assistive technologies

Eeshita exploring CTIS, STEM, and other assistive devices at ARC.

Eeshita’s visit

PhD student Eeshita from IIM Ahmedabad, focusing on inclusive education, visited ARC and explored resources related to CTIS, STEM, and other assistive devices at ARC.

A group photo of the visiting faculty from Azim Premji University with the ARC team.

APU Faculty Visit

Faculty members from Azim Premji University (APU), spanning disciplines like biology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, and economics, visited ARC to understand how accessibility can be integrated into labs and classrooms. The session highlighted ARC’s models and approaches to making science and math education inclusive for students with disabilities.

The visiting teams from the Australia India Institute and TISS pose for a group photo at the Accessible Resource Center.

Australia India Institute & TISS Team Visit

A team from the Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences visited ARC to explore joint opportunities in applied learning. The group engaged with ARC’s accessibility initiatives and experienced demonstrations of inclusive STEM education tools that support learners with visual impairments.

Paridhi and her mother assist Jeevesh as he interacts with an assistive technology device at the Accessible Resource Center.

Paridhi & Jeevesh’s Visit

Paridhi Mahajan from Unilever, along with her brother Jeevesh Mahajan, a visually impaired first-year student of Economics at IIT Kharagpur, and their mother, visited ARC. The family explored a range of assistive technology tools and resources, engaging with ARC’s mission to make STEM education inclusive.

Paul D’Souza, Shivani and others discuss assistive technologies and accessible STEM education at the Accessible Resource Center.

Paul & Shivani’s Visit

Paul D’Souza and his neighbour’s niece, visiting from the US and researching the disability sector in India and the Global South, explored the Accessible Resource Centre at IIIT-B. The visit focused on understanding ARC’s role in accessible STEM education and assistive technology innovations.

A few people trying out various tactile artefacts at ARC

Ruturaj and friends from Uniliver visit

“🌟 A Joyful Visit from Young Adult Working Professionals with Visual Impairment! Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Ruturaj, Saee, Bittu, and Tejas—a passionate group from different teams at Unilever—at ARC@IIIT-B. They were absolutely thrilled exploring our tactile learning tools, assistive tech devices, inclusive games, and resources—so much so, they stayed well past lunchtime […]

Mathruchaya Team Visit

🌟 A Joyful Visit from Young Adult Working Professionals with Visual Impairment! Today, we had the pleasure of hosting Ruturaj, Saee, Bittu, and Tejas—a passionate group from different teams at Unilever—at ARC@IIIT-B. They were absolutely thrilled exploring our tactile learning tools, assistive tech devices, inclusive games, and resources—so much so, they stayed well past lunchtime […]