A consolidated view of all programmes, engagements, and activities conducted as part of ARC initiatives.
Students and teachers from Jyoti Seva School participated in an Anubhav@ARC session at the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC), engaging in hands-on and inclusive learning experiences across physics and geometry. Through structured sessions and guided exploration, students interacted with tactile and experiential learning materials covering concepts such as conservation of momentum, oscillation, water maintaining its level, […]
Logic, Math, and Hands-on DiscoveryThe months of July, August, and September were filled with incredible productivity across the Pune, Coimbatore, Electronics city and Hyderabad locations. Volunteers channeled their energy into complex tactile aids, hand-crafting an impressive 180+ items. The materials produced during this period were diverse, ranging from Germination of seeds, Photosynthesis, Water cycle, Venn […]
Students and teachers from Ashakiran Blind School, Sidlaghatta participated in an Anubhav@ARC session at the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC), engaging in a day-long experiential learning program. The visit focused on building foundational digital literacy through hands-on exploration of smartphone accessibility features, alongside creative engagement through tactile art activities using textured materials. Students actively participated in […]
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
ARC On Wheels was conducted at the Government School for the Blind, Davanagere, engaging students from grades 3 to 10 in an inclusive and hands-on science learning experience. Using tactile torso models, Braille-labelled resources, and the IRIS device, students explored internal organs and developed an understanding of the digestive system and the human heart. Physics […]
ARC On Wheels was conducted at Rangarao Memorial School for Disabled, Mysuru, engaging students from grades 4 to 8 in a fully hands-on and accessible science learning experience. Using tactile torso models, Braille-labelled materials, and the IRIS diagram comprehension device, students explored internal organs and gained a clear understanding of the digestive system, respiratory system, […]
Students from Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind (KWAB) participated in a tactile art session at the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC) as part of Anubhav@ARC. The workshop introduced blind learners to the idea of pictures and art through hands-on creation, using clay and tactile materials to build representations of the human body. By working with […]
ARC On Wheels was conducted at Sneha Deepa Residential School for the Blind, Ranebennur, where students and teachers participated in an engaging and hands-on science learning experience. Through accessible and tactile demonstrations, students explored concepts from biology, physics, and chemistry, including the respiratory system, structure and function of the heart and teeth, air occupying space, […]
Students from grades 5 to 7 and teachers from JSB Blind School participated in an Anubhav@ARC session at the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC), IIIT Bangalore. The visit included an orientation to ARC and hands-on exploration of accessible STEM teaching–learning materials, with focused activities on light experiments and understanding the structure of the human heart using […]
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.
Students and teachers from the Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind (KWAB) visited the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC), IIIT Bangalore under the Anubhav@ARC program and participated in hands-on, tactile, and experiential learning activities using accessible science models.
A 2-day teacher training program for Karnataka special school teachers for the blind with approval from DWDSC was held at ARC-IIITB on 4th and 5th August 2025, bringing together 29 passionate teachers from 20 schools, including 23 visually impaired educators.Day 1 began with an inspiring tour of the Accessible Resource Centre at IIITB set up […]
ARC On Wheels supported a two-day teacher training program under the Pragya initiative in Tamil Nadu, conducted exclusively for Vision Empower educators and the VE team. The session focused on hands-on orientation and pedagogical use of tactile STEM teaching–learning materials, including simple pendulum, sprinkler, inertia in rest, conservation of energy, thermal expansion of solids, water […]
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 ARC and Vision Empower teams came together for a capacity-building session on creating born accessible documents. Through practical discussions, the session reinforced the importance of designing files that are accessible from inception, ensuring inclusivity in communication and knowledge-sharing.
