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Why the first six years decide so much for a child who cannot see – and what an inclusive Anganwadi really takes. By Vidhya Anand Every newborn who enters this world has a clock that is ticking – and for a child with disability, that clock ticks a little faster.…

Accessible STEM education can transform how children with visual impairment experience learning. Ankita Singh and Nainika P S come from different parts of India, separated by more than 2,000 kilometres, but their journeys share a powerful common connection. Both are curious, talented, and eager to learn. For both of them,…

How can a student with visual impairment explore a cell, understand a circuit or conduct a science experiment independently? Vision Empower is working to make science education more accessible for students with visual impairments through hands-on learning, tactile models, adapted experiment kits and accessible learning resources. Building Accessible Science Labs…

Early childhood education for children with visual impairments A well-planned lesson can succeed only when children feel calm, engaged and ready to participate. In early childhood education for children with visual impairments, thoughtful classroom management and inclusive teaching strategies can play an important role in creating meaningful learning experiences. Vision…

Vision Empower, under the AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative (A4I) Project in collaboration with Microsoft Elevate and International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, conducted a two-day Pragya Teacher Training Workshop in Gorakhpur. The experiential workshop focused on making STEM education accessible to learners with visual impairments through play-based learning, digital…

When students with visual impairments return home from residential special schools for the summer, their access to accessible learning resources, academic support and structured learning opportunities may become limited. To help bridge this gap, Vision Empower organised summer learning programmes including Hexis reading sessions, accessible STEM camps, online classes and…

In May 2026, Vision Empower marked an important programme milestone by conducting its first Pragya Teacher Training for educators working with students with visual impairments in Assam. The two-day programme was hosted at Guwahati Blind High School and Montfort School in Guwahati. Through hands-on activities and practical demonstrations, 26 teachers…

What can a few hours of volunteering create? Sometimes, it can turn a highly visual science concept into something a student can explore through touch. At other times, it can transform an abstract mathematics idea into a hands-on learning experience that is easier to understand and explore independently. During the…