Accessible Resource Centre (ARC)

Science Lab Inauguration, Malkangiri, Odisha

VE inaugurated a fully accessible science laboratory for students with visual impairment at a school in Malkangiri, Odisha on 22nd January. The lab was inaugurated by the Hon’ble SSEPD Minister, Shri Nityanand Gond. This initiative aims to promote inclusive education by providing students with disabilities equal opportunities for hands-on learning...
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The minister is inaugurating the science lab where the team is standing with them, lighting a lamp.

Vision 30 2025

Vision Empower hosted Vision 30, a three day immersive learning experience for bright young learners with visual impairment from all across India, along with their educators, caregivers, supported by corporate funders of VE. Students introspected on and explored their identities, diversity in the environment and the role of technology in...
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Kerala’s First Accessible Experience Zone – Aluva

On World Disability Day, December 3, 2025, Vision Empower, with support from Cognizant Foundation India, inaugurated Kerala’s first Accessible Experience Zone at the Aluva School for the Blind. Designed as a multi-functional learning space, the Experience Zone enables students to explore science, mathematics, computational thinking, and digital literacy through tactile, auditory, and...
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Students, educators, and partners gather at Aluva School for the Blind during the inauguration of Kerala’s first Accessible Experience Zone, a dedicated space enabling hands-on, technology-enabled STEM learning for students with visual impairment.

Kerala’s First Accessible Science Lab – Calicut

On 2nd December 2025, Vision Empower inaugurated Kerala’s first Accessible Science Lab at Rahmaniya School for the Handicapped, Calicut, with support from Cognizant Foundation India under the STEAM4ALL Project. The inauguration was attended by Ms. Asthaa Sarma, Senior Associate – Education; Manager Azeez; Headmistress Kamuru Laila; school dignitaries; Vision Empower coordinators; parents;...
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Image Caption: Students demonstrate science experiments and math activities using adapted equipment at Rahmaniya School for the Handicapped, Calicut, following the inauguration of Kerala’s first Accessible Science Lab under the STEAM4ALL Project

Inauguration of VE’s First Accessible Science Lab in Tamil Nadu

On 25th November 2025, Vision Empower inaugurated its first Accessible Science Lab in Tamil Nadu at St. Amalarakkini Higher Secondary School for the Visually Impaired, Thiruvannamalai, supported by Cognizant Foundation India under the STEAM4ALL Project. The lab aims to inspire visually impaired students to pursue STEM by providing adapted and accessible science...
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ARC on Wheels at Gnana Jyoti Blind School, Haveri

On 13th November 2025, Vision Empower’s ARC on Wheels initiative reached Gnana Jyoti Blind School, Haveri, engaging 28 visually impaired students from Grades 1 to 10 in an immersive, tactile STEM session. Students were grouped into small teams and rotated across six interactive learning stations covering: Each station offered guided demonstrations that...
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Hands-On: A Day of Fun and Games at ARC

On Saturday, 27th September, the Assistive Resource Centre (ARC) at IIIT Bangalore buzzed with excitement as visually impaired working professionals gathered for a joyful day dedicated to play, creativity, and tactile exploration. Designed by and for the VI community—with support from the VE team—the event offered a refreshing break from routine and an...
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