Vision Empower recently launched The Inclusion Dialogue, a series that brings together voices across accessibility and inclusion to share perspectives and learn from organisations, practitioners and diverse stakeholders. The first session, “From Classrooms to Campuses to Communities,” explored inclusion as a journey—from school education to higher education, and into communities....
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Vision Empower commemorates World Water Day 2026, embracing this year’s theme — Water and Gender — a powerful reminder of the deep connections between water access, gender equality, and dignity. Observed annually, World Water Day brings attention to critical global water issues. This year’s theme highlights how water access is...
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The Vision Empower (VE) team was at The Microsoft Asia CELA embassy AI4 Good retreat, at Bangkok, Thailand. VE presented its work highlighting the vision of integrating AI solutions in our programs, workflows, and Assistive Technologies. VE presented the latest Agentic AI integrations to Lisa Monaco and Mike Yeh, and...
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The 15th edition of the Wipro Earthian Awards (2025–2026) was held at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, from 28–31 January 2026, bringing together 25 outstanding schools from across India committed to sustainability education. Selected from over 2,000 submissions, the winning teams were recognised for innovative projects on biodiversity, water, and waste....
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Donyi Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired, Arunachal Pradesh Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy Lighthouse for the Blind, Kolkata Nabadwip A.P.C. Blind School, Nadia, West Bengal Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai School for the Blind, Cuttack Karnataka Navachetana Blind School, Kunigal Sri Aurobindo Institute for...
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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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VE celebrated World Braille Day across various schools by learning about the day’s origins through Hexis, quizzes, etc. Here’s a glimpse of it. Subodh Kumar Mishra Memorial Blind School, Malda Image above: Students at Subodh Kumar Mishra Memorial Blind School, Malda, observe World Braille Day by engaging in Braille learning...
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National Mathematics Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and inclusivity across VE initiatives on 22nd December. At Victoria Memorial School for the Blind Mumbai, nearly 70 students from all grades along with learners from the Victoria Learning Centre engaged in puzzles, number magic and hands on activities that made mathematics meaningful...
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Assistive Technologies (ATs) are powerful enablers, and Vision Empower continues to collaborate with technology, research, content, and CSR partners to expand access to meaningful AT solutions. In March 2025, an exclusive horizontal team was formed under the Microsoft CSR and IIIT-B partnership to strengthen L1 support, preventive maintenance, device repair, and...
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Vision Empower was honoured to participate in Cognizant Foundation’s 20th Anniversary celebration in Pune, showcasing accessible learning devices and tactile STEM models. With 179 visitors engaging at the stall, the response reaffirmed the importance of inclusive education and strengthened VE’s commitment to creating spaces where accessibility leads to independence.
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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On 17th December 2025, Vision Empower inaugurated the Digital Inclusion Centre at The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai, with support from LTI Mindtree Foundation and Ennoble Social Innovation Foundation. Distinguished guests included Archana Sahay, Apurva Purohit, Komal Machinder, Vidhya Y, Sylvia Veeraragvahan, and Chirag Bhandari. Students demonstrated STEM and math...
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Vision Empower conducted a one-day Pre-Service Pragya Teacher Training for 90 second-year B.Ed. students at St. Ignatius College of Education (Autonomous), Palayamkottai. The program focused on visual impairment awareness, inclusive STEM strategies, and hands-on Math and Science activities. Participants explored Hexis, Iris, and Subodha LMS, with logins created for continued learning. This...
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The SSEPD Department hosted a three-day event at SOA University, Bhubaneswar, to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, inaugurated by SSEPD Minister Shri Nityananda Gond. Vision Empower participated in the event with a dedicated stall showcasing STEM learning materials, Computational Thinking resources, and Assistive Technology tools designed for students with...
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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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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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From October to November 2025, Microsoft employees partnered with Vision Empower as part of Microsoft GIVE Month, contributing time, skills, and creativity toward inclusive STEM education. Volunteer Contributions Offline Volunteering: 189 tactile STEM diagrams created and quality-checked for school distribution.Online Volunteering: 218 accessible content pieces developed, including tactile descriptions and...
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Vision Empower conducted a meaningful two-day outreach program in Arunachal Pradesh, strengthening efforts in inclusive education, digital learning, and assistive technology integration for teachers and students with visual impairments. The visit was organised in close collaboration with the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment & Tribal Affairs (SJETA) and marked an important step...
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Vision Empower brought experiential STEM learning directly to students through an ARC on Wheels session at Asha Kirana School for the Blind, Sidlaghatta. The initiative transformed the school campus into an interactive STEM space, enabling learners to explore concepts through touch, experimentation, and guided discovery. Senior students engaged with the Real...
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Vision Empower was honored to be recognized at the Cognizant Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration in Bengaluru—an event that celebrated two decades of meaningful impact, partnerships, and inclusive growth. Centred on the theme of Inclusive Skilling, the gathering brought together changemakers, nonprofit partners, and industry leaders dedicated to expanding opportunities for all....
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A three-day CRE Program on “Capacity Building on Odia Braille (Bharati Braille)” was conducted from 23rd to 25th November 2025 at IIC, Jatni, organised by the SSEPD Department and NIEPVD, Dehradun, in collaboration with Vision Empower. The program was inaugurated by Shri Sannyashai Behera, Deputy Secretary, SSEPD Department, and Shri Dilip Kumar...
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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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Vision Empower conducted a two-day Pragya Teacher Training at The Home and School for Blind Boys, Pune, on 24th and 25th November 2025, engaging 22 teachers from 8 schools. Highlights included accessible science demos, AT sessions, cyber safety, CT games, AI tools, and strategies for adapting textbooks into experiential learning. Teachers...
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Vision Empower conducted a one-day VICT workshop at NIEPVD, Dehradun, for D.Ed. (Special Education – Visual Impairment) students on 18th November, 2025, engaging 40 first-semester students and 6 faculty members. The workshop introduced participants to Hexis and Iris, enabling them to understand how AT tools enhance learning for visually impaired students.This was followed...
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On 15th November 2025, Vision Empower hosted an engaging Anubhav Session at ARC, IIIT-B, for 19 students and 5 teachers from Rangarao Memorial School for Disabled, Mysore. The session began with a lively icebreaker where students identified objects using tactile clues. This was followed by an in-depth ARC tour covering the tactile...
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Vision Empower proudly participated in the State Level Children’s Festival – SURAVI 2025, held on 12th, 13th, and 14th November in Odisha. Organised by the School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) under the Government of Odisha, the festival celebrated creativity, talent, and diverse learning experiences for children across the state. In collaboration with...
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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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The Curious Minds 2025 event, organised by Vividha Trust in collaboration with Vision Empower, Inclusion Movement, Artefact, and the Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum (VITM), was held on November 8th and 9th at VITM, Bengaluru. The event brought together more than 150 visually impaired (VI) students, teachers, and facilitators from...
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Vision Empower conducted an enriching Anubhav Session at the ARC, IIIT-B, for students from Karnataka Navachetana School for the Blind, Kunigal, on 5th November 2025, with a special focus on experiential STEM learning. The visit began with a guided ARC tour, where students explored the tactile wall and the Biology, Physics,...
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On 3rd November 2025, Vision Empower, in collaboration with the Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy, hosted “Anubhave Bigyan”, an experiential science exhibition celebrating the spirit of inclusive STEM learning. Six schools participated with remarkable enthusiasm, making the event a memorable milestone in accessible science education. Historically, science exhibitions have been...
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In early November 2025, Vision Empower conducted a three-day inclusive STEM initiative in West Bengal, combining Anubhave Bigyan (students) and Pragya (teachers). Day 1 – Anubhave Bigyan: Students from six schools showcased tactile STEM projects, a balanced diet skit, and a STEM quiz. Day 2 – Pragya Teacher Training:Educators explored tactile...
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On 30th October 2025, Vision Empower hosted an engaging Anubhav Session at ARC, IIIT-B, for 20 students and 5 teachers from Jyoti Seva School. The session was designed to immerse learners in experiential STEM learning through tactile, interactive exploration. The visit began with an ARC tour, where participants explored the tactile wall...
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Vision Empower conducted a two-day Pragya Teacher Training program for pre-service teachers (B.Ed. students) of NKT National College of Education for Women, Triplicane, Chennai, on October 16–17, 2025. This marked Vision Empower’s first Pragya training at NKT College, expanding its reach to equip future educators with inclusive teaching methodologies in STEM. The sessions focused on...
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On October 14, Vision Empower conducted an awareness program on World White Cane Day and World Sight Day at ETC, Navi Mumbai. The session aimed to build empathy and understanding among parents of students with multiple disabilities while emphasizing the importance of eye care and preventive measures. During the interactive session, parents were blindfolded...
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From October 10 to 11, 2025, members of the Vision Empower team participated in a two-day Tactile Image Creation Workshop hosted by the Mathruchhaya Foundation at their centre in Banashankari, Bengaluru. The workshop was designed to enhance participants’ skills in designing and producing tactile learning materials for children with visual...
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From October 3–5, 2025, Vision Empower participated in Empower 2025 at IIT Delhi, the 8th Annual Assistive Technology Conference. The event brought together users, experts, innovators, and advocates, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of assistive technology. On Day 2, Co-Founder Prof. Amit Prakash served as a panelist discussing “Challenges in Making Higher Education Accessible for Students...
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Vision Empower participated in Empower 2025, the 8th Annual Assistive Technology Conference held from October 3–5 at IIT Delhi. The event brought together users, innovators, and advocates in assistive technology, creating a vibrant platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. During the conference, our Co-Founder Prof. Amit Prakash contributed to key discussions—serving as a...
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Vision Empower participated in the Sustainable Development Summit & Awards 2025, organised by the Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) at HICC, Hyderabad, on September 29. The summit convened government leaders, NGOs, corporates, and educational institutions to explore how purposeful leadership and collective action can foster long-term social impact. VE showcased its work...
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Vision Empower successfully conducted an exclusive webinar for the visually impaired community in Kerala titled “AI in Action: From Challenges to Possibilities” on September 27, 2025. The session was facilitated by Jaisal Parappanangadi (Co-founder, AI for VI | Digital Literacy Trainer | AI Specialist) and was held in Malayalam via Zoom. The webinar focused on demonstrating how Artificial Intelligence...
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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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The Pragya Teacher Training Program was conducted on September 20, 2025, at St. Michael’s, Jharkhand, with the participation of 14 teachers. The session began with an introduction to Vision Empower’s interventions and inclusive teaching methodologies, setting the tone for an engaging, hands-on learning experience. Participants explored STEM concepts such as electricity, circuits, and geometry using accessible learning tools...
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As part of Kindness Month, CSGI organized a meaningful volunteer initiative at their office premises in WeWork, Embassy Tech Village, Bangalore. The event brought together over 100 passionate volunteers, all uniting for a single purpose—creating inclusive learning materials for students with visual impairment. Over the course of the program, volunteers successfully prepared 96 tactile...
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Across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal, special-school classrooms are undergoing a remarkable transformation—moving away from passive lessons to hands-on STEM learning that children can touch, build, and truly understand. Since 2022, our technology-enabled inclusive education programme has reached 43 schools, positively impacting the lives of more than 2,100 students with visual impairment. Through this initiative, classrooms are...
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On September 11, 2025, Vision Empower conducted a Pragya Teacher Training workshop on “Inclusive Classrooms – Supporting Visually Impaired Learners” at the Calicut University Teacher Education Center, Koduvayur, Palakkad. The session engaged 49 B.Ed students, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to create truly inclusive learning spaces. The workshop began with an introduction to Vision Empower’s mission,...
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(Image: Group photo of participants and dignitaries at the Pragya Teacher Training program held at IIC Center, Jatni, Odisha, with teachers from special schools across the state) Pragya Teacher Training was held on 10th and 11th September at IIC Center, Jatni, Odisha, with teachers from 27 special schools across the...
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On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, schools affiliated with Vision Empower came alive with heartfelt celebrations honoring the invaluable role of educators. VE teacher representatives participated in events across various partner schools, joining students and staff in showing appreciation. Students created handmade cards for their teachers, expressing gratitude and love...
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KWAB School at ARC 19th August 2025 Vision Empower hosted 6 students and their teacher from The Karnataka Welfare Association for the Blind (KWAB), Bengaluru at the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC). The day was designed to spark creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning. Students explored the human heart model to understand how the heart...
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Vision Empower has been working towards designing classrooms where children with visual impairments can experience learning in an engaging and accessible way. Recent sessions at Calcutta Blind School stand as strong examples of how inclusive pedagogies can make classroom learning both effective and joyful. On July 22, students of Class...
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(Video: Students of various schools are singing the national anthem while celebrating Independence Day) On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, Vision Empower invited students from special schools across the country to express the spirit of freedom through songs and speeches—and the response was nothing short of inspiring! Over...
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Vision Empower (VE), in collaboration with NAB India, Sightsavers India, and the SSEPD Department, Government of Odisha, organized a two-day Accessible Science Workshop on 7th and 8th August 2025, which focused on advancing inclusivity in STEM education. The workshop brought together educators, experts, and innovators committed to creating classrooms where science is accessible to all learners....
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(Image: A group image of teachers who were a part of the Pragya Training session in Karnataka, sitting together on the staircase of the entrance of IIIT Bangalore) A 2-day teacher training program for Karnataka special school teachers for the blind with approval from DWDSC was held at IIIT B...
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Vision Empower successfully conducted a one-day PRAGYA Teachers’ Training Program at Mumbai in collaboration with NAB India, on 2nd August 2025, bringing together 28 educators from four different schools across the city. Participating schools are Victoria Memorial School for Blind Boys, Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for Blind Girls, Education...
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(Insert image: All the teachers who took part in the Pragya teacher training & VE representatives are standing together for a picture.) 31st July – 1st August 2025 Vision Empower, in collaboration with Alagappa University and with approval from the Government of Tamil Nadu Commissionerate for Welfare of the Differently Abled, conducted a two-day Pragya...
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On 1st August, the ‘Let’s Speak Arunachal’ program was honored by the presence of the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Secretary of Sports and Youth Affairs, Shri Chowna Mein, along with the Director of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Their participation added immense significance to the event, reflecting the state’s commitment to empowering youth...
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(Insert image: A top view of all the participants and attendees of CTiS 2025) From 24th to 26th July, 2025, Vision Empower had the privilege of participating in the Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS) 2025 conference, held at IISER Pune and organized by ACM India and the CS Pathshala community, and hosted by GK Gurukul...
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On 24th July 2025, VE conducted a tactile workshop with the B.Ed batch at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Blind Boys Academy, Narendrapur.24 enthusiastic students came together to create 25 tactile diagrams on the topic “Light”, enhancing inclusive learning through hands-on experience and sensory engagement.A small step toward making education truly accessible...
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On 17th July 2025, CRC Gorakhpur (which is under Rashtriya Dishyangajan Empowerment Institute (NIEPVD), Dehradun and Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, Government of India) organized a grand event of Purple Fest 2025 at Community Hall of Medical College, Gorakhpur. On this occasion, Vision Empower (VE) Coordinators Abhishek and Anand set...
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The Accessibility Research Centre, IIT Madras, in collaboration with the Teaching Learning Centre, IIT Madras, organized a five-day Faculty Development Programme titled “Accessible STEM Education in Schools – Lessons from the Grassroots” from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Vidhya, our co-founder, was one of the panelists in the...
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(Image: The volunteers are standing in a group together with the tactile they have made in front of them, with smiles about their contributions to VE) Vision Empower organized a successful Ananda volunteering event in collaboration with CSGI in Bhubaneswar on 4th July 2025, bringing together a dedicated group of...
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(Image: Students are standing in a line with their tactile and experiments in front of them at a table for others to view.) June 30, 2025Students from the Light House for the Blind presented various science topics through engaging demonstrations, while the rest of the students attended and observed with...
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Kolkata, 21st June 2025 In a landmark step toward inclusive education, Vision Empower, in collaboration with Cognizant Foundation, inaugurated the first-ever Accessible Science Lab at Lighthouse for the Blind School, Kolkata. This initiative marks a significant milestone in making STEM education accessible for students with visual impairment, reinforcing the commitment...
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(Image shows all the teachers who were a part of the conference & VE team are standing together for a group photo) The VE Regional Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS) 2025, held on 14–15 June at IIIT Bangalore and hosted by Vision Empower in collaboration with CSpathshala, brought...
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Vision Empower conducted a 2 day Pragya – Teacher Training Program at the Indian Association for the Blind (IAB), Madurai on 29th and 30th May 2025. The two-day workshop brought together six educators from the school, to enhance their teaching approachesfor students with visual impairments. Over the two days, participants...
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A powerful panel hosted by Vision Empower on May 31, 2025, brought together inspiring voices in STEM who are visually impaired. Moderated by Nishi Krishna (VE Kerala), the panel featured: They shared personal journeys, STEM challenges, and how assistive tech like screen readers and tactile tools support learning. The discussion...
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(Photo: Cognizant Foundation and Cognizant Outreach stall team members receiving a Special Award at the summit, where they are all standing together on the stage for a photo with the award) Enspire’25 – Delivery Summit by Cognizant was held at the MEPZ campus in Chennai on 21 and 22 May...
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(Image: A screenshot of the online session, where the presentation is on the display) On May 20, 2025, Vision Empower proudly collaborated with NAB India for a National-Level RCI-CRE approved webinar titled “Empowering Special Educators: STEM Education for Visually Impaired Students.” With over 150 special educators from across India, the...
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As part of the summer camps organized by the Global Islamic Foundation for the Blind (GIFB), Vision Empower conducted two workshops in Malappuram (May 2nd) and Kasaragod (May 7th), 2025. These sessions were designed to enrich the learning experiences of visually impaired children through accessible, hands-on education and marked a...
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The Internet Governance and Leadership Program for Persons with Disabilities, organized by the ISOC Accessibility Standing Group and Bhartiyatech Innovative Solutions and Research in collaboration with Vision Empower, was held on April 8–10, 2025, at NDMC Convention Hall. The event brought together individuals with disabilities from across India to foster...
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In celebration of National Science Day, schools across Vision Empower are participating in a month-long series of activities to promote curiosity, innovation, and scientific exploration. Beginning in February and continuing into March, students engage in hands-on experiments, exhibitions, and workshops that inspire a deeper understanding of science and its impact...
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Pragya – Teacher Training Workshop, organized by Vision Empower in collaboration with Montfort Centre for Education, and supported by the Great Eastern Shipping Foundation, was held on March 18th and 19th, 2025. The workshop brought together 42 enthusiastic Pre-Service teachers and 11 In-Service Teachers from across the Northeast, fostering inclusive...
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On 17th March 2025, a half-day sensitization session on visual impairment was conducted for 190 students at MM B.Ed College, Davanagere, Karnataka. The session offered insights into how visually impaired individuals learn, read, and adapt to daily tasks by using their other senses, fostering independence and confidence. It also emphasized...
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On March 13, 2025, Vision Empower conducted a workshop at the Kerala Federation of the Blind Teacher Training Centre in Palakkad. The goal was to introduce D.Ed (Visually Impaired) students to Vision Empower’s STEM education initiatives and provide demonstrations of the assistive devices that VE supplies to schools. The workshop...
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Vision Empower (VE) proudly partnered with Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW) to launch the Accessible Resource Centre (ARC) at the International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore. This center aims to empower visually impaired students (Grades K-10) and their teachers with inclusive education resources, focusing on STEM education.The event featured engaging...
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Meghna Chowdhury and Supriya Dey write on the theme of Well-being at Vision Empower in the January 2025 issue of Samuhik Pahal, WIPRO’s journal of collective action. At Vision Empower (VE), fostering both individual and collective well-being is at the heart of our organizational approach.
On 24th January 2025, the Accessible Science Lab at the Louise Braille School for the Blind, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, was inaugurated by Vision Empower and the SBI Foundation. The event was attended by Mr. Shashi Bhushan, Vice President of SBI Foundation, and Ms. Geetanjali Lima, Assistant Program Manager of SBI Foundation,...
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(The image shows Team VE at the stall- one standing and Vidhya seated , where all VE interventions are displayed as banners and learning materials like hexis, Iris and game boards are placed on the table at the kiosk) From January 17-19, 2025, Vision Empower & Vembi Technologies participated in...
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Recently our beloved representative Venkatesh Deshpande, was featured on the Microsoft website and official handles. He talks about how AI has helped him enhance his daily life and work.Microsoft is empowering 10M people in India with AI skills by 2030 through the ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA initiative! Hear from a student, trainer,...
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Vision Empower, in collaboration with I-Stem and RKM BBA, launched the pilot of Vision 30, a program aimed at identifying, inspiring, and supporting promising high school students with visual impairments from across India. This initiative focuses on empowering students to achieve academic excellence and gain admission to top colleges through...
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Vision Empower participated in the 4-day Wipro Foundation Partner Forum, held from December 4th to 7th, 2024. The event was attended by Meghna Choudhury, Devidatta Ghosh, and Monica Fatogun, representing Vision Empower. The forum, hosted at the Azim Premji campus in Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, brought together over 250 Wipro partners...
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(This Image shows happy Volunteers posing for a picture after making tactile boards for the students) On 4th December 2024, VE organized a successful Ananda volunteering event at CSGI, Pune, with 88 employees, including the leadership team, coming together to make a meaningful impact. The volunteers worked in teams to...
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Anubhav, The Experiential Learning event for Students in Special Schools for the Blind, Odisha took place throughout November 2024, covering various locations and topics for students in special schools for the blind. Here’s the Gist, Across all events, Subodha Sessions featured quizzes on covered topics, and DL Episodes (like Episode...
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The Curious Minds 2024 event organized by Vividha Trust in partnership with Vision Empower, Raised Lined Foundation and Curiouscity on November 23rd and 24th at ACTS Secondary School ICSE, Pragathi Nagar, Electronics City, Bengaluru was a commendable effort in getting visually impaired (VI) students and their teachers excited and curious about Science and Maths.
VE celebrated Children’s Day with over 1500 students, across various schools all across India. In celebration of Children’s Day, Vision Empower (VE) spread joy and smiles by gifting chocolates to all the children, creating a sweet moment of happiness and reinforcing the importance of nurturing young minds with love and...
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A third party assessment was done by SoulAce Consulting Pvt. Ltd., commissioned by Cognizant Foundation. The study comprised of 228 quantitative and 15 qualitative interactions with school administration, teachers and students with visual impairment, research and academic collaborators, government department heads, and Vision Empower team and its partners. Key study...
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This image shows the VE team and all the teachers from across Tamil Nadu, who came to attend the teachers’ training stand together in a group while posing for a photo Vision Empower (VE) organized the Pragya workshop for Tamil Nadu teachers on November 11 & 12, 2024, at the...
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Vision Empower (VE) organized a 3-day training workshop at NAB Bangalore on October 23rd to 25th, for 37 teachers from 24 special schools for the blind across Karnataka, with approval from the Department for the Empowerment of the Disability and Senior Citizens (DWDSC). The workshop aimed to equip teachers with...
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Vision Empower recently participated in Empower 2024, held from October 17-19 at the National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH) in Thiruvananthapuram. This dynamic event brought together users, experts, innovators, and advocates in Assistive Technology, fostering an environment ripe for collaboration and empowerment. On Day 2, our Co-Founder, Vidhya Y,...
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Vision Empower has been awarded as the Winner at the prestigious Doing Good for Bharat Awards hosted by CSR Box at the India CSR and ESG Summit on Wednesday, 16th October 2024 in New Delhi, for its outstanding accomplishment in the the category “Doing Good through Grassroot Actions for Education”....
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As Vision Empower turns seven, we proudly celebrate the dedication of our team and the generous support of our funders and partners. We also honor the cooperative spirit of the schools we serve and the invaluable guidance of our mentors. To mark this special occasion, we organized volunteer events across...
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On September 25th and 26th, the Pragya Teacher Training program was successfully held in West Bengal, organized in collaboration with the Department of Mass Education Extension & Library Sciences at RKM Blind Boys Academy. The event saw participation from 30 dedicated teachers representing 16 schools across the region, all eager...
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This image shows VE teachers and the other teachers of Odisha who take part in the Pragya session standing for a picture On September 10th and 11th, VE, in collaboration with the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department of the Government of Odisha, proudly hosted ‘Pragya,’ an...
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On 22nd August, our Founder Vidhya was invited to the Hope Series discussion at Microsoft to be a chief guest. Microsoft invites prominent change making NGO leaders to have a discussion on their journey of impacting lives. The discussion was received with a lot of love from the 250 Microsoft...
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“ I thought we were playing, but now I realise that we learned many new things.” – Barsha rani Nayak, Student. VE in collaboration with the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha, conducted a two-day Anubhav Experiential STEM learning event for students with Visual...
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When a vision is presented to the world, the ideology becomes more real and surreal. The VE team participated in the 6th Conference on Computational Thinking in Schools (CTiS 2024) conference conducted on the 5th and 6th of July 2024 at IISER, Pune which was hosted by GGIS School, Pune...
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On May 28th, 2024, Vision Empower (VE) participated in the National Workshop on User Interface and User Experience for Government, hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in New Delhi. The event featured exhibitors like Oracle, Samsung, MapmyIndia, and SBI, alongside Microsoft, with each showcasing solutions in...
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On May 16, 2024, Vision Empower hosted a panel discussion on ‘STEM Accessibility in the Indian Education System, to mark the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The event brought together Kartik Sawhney, Pulkit Sparsh, Paul D’Souza, and Chandrashekhar Korlahalli—experts dedicated to making STEM education accessible in the Indian education system...
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On May 9th and 10th, 2024, ICFOSS (International Centre for Free and Open Source Solutions) orchestrated a significant workshop at Shikshak Sadan, Thampanoor, aimed at the assessment of the adaptive learning devices developed by ICFOSS for visually challenged students. The event drew together a diverse array of experts, educators and...
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On 9th May 2024, at the Ideal Beach Resort on ECR Road, Chennai afternoon, twelve volunteers from our supporter organisation Cognizant Foundation participated in a volunteering workshop to create tactile aids that would be used by children with visual impairment in understanding STEM concepts. The event began with an introduction to Vision...
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On 7th May 2024, Vision Empower organised a successful two-hour volunteering event with 29 volunteers from Wipro at IIIT Bangalore. During the event, the volunteers assisted in creating Science Tactile diagrams that will be used for the IRIS-Audio Label reader pilot program. The tactile diagrams were designed to be attractive...
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On 22nd April 2024, Vision Empower conducted a Pragya Teacher Training at Alagappa University’s Department of Special Education in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. 80 students who are currently pursuing B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees in Special Education participated in the workshop aimed to enhance the teaching skills and knowledge of these pre-service...
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Vision Empower celebrated National Science Day 2024, from 21st to 28th March 2024 at 34 special schools across 10 states in India. The week-long celebration was a great success. This book captures the essence of Science Day showcasing the incredible achievements of our little Einsteins who created tactile and accessible science models, brought...
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On March 22, 2024, Jyoti Bisht, our Regional Manager- North, represented Vision Empower at the one-day orientation programme hosted by Samagra Shiksha Uttarakhand in Nainital. The event aimed to raise awareness of the educational requirements of children with special needs. 13 students alongside 170 principals, teachers, parents, and coordinators participated in...
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On March 20, 2024, the students of NKT College of Education in Chennai participated in a unique activity aimed at creating tactile learning boards. The task at hand was to craft two types of tactile: a world map with latitude and longitude, and a world physical map. These tactile creations...
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VE co-founder Supriya Dey represented Vision Empower in a panel discussion on Inclusive Education organised by Azim Premji University as a part of their course on Schools as Organizations. The panel comprised of Mr. Mallikarjuna, Director of Association of People with Disabilities and Ms. Chitra Seshadri, Founder of Farmhill Education...
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On March 13th, 2024, 46 employees at the CSGI corporate office in Bengaluru, Karnataka, volunteered to create tactile game boards from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. The event began with a brief introduction to Vision Empower. Then, an icebreaker game was played, and a video was screened featuring Vision Empower’s journey...
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An Indian company is breaking down the barriers in education through their refreshable Braille devicewoman. Ioana Tanase writes.
Vision Empower (VE) was honored with the Excellence Award at the Social Impact Summit held by IIM Bangalore. Our esteemed co-founder, Prof. Amit, graciously accepted the award on behalf of VE. Additionally, he actively engaged in a panel discussion alongside representatives from Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Dushanbe Foundation, and...
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Vision Empower (VE) recently launched its Hexis Pilot Program, a series of sessions to assess the children’s proficiency in using Hexis, Vembi Technologies and VE’s electronic refreshable braille reader. The program commenced on December 14th 2023 in Karnataka with 31 students with visual impairment as they navigated through Hexis to...
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Vision Empower recently organised a comprehensive Pragya Teacher Training from 14th to 16th January 2024 at the esteemed Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys Academy in Narendrapur, West Bengal. The three-day event aimed to equip 22 special educators from 13 special schools with VE’s STEM & CT teaching methodologies. The program commenced...
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Vision Empower recently organised a series of Braille reading and writing competitions across 34 special schools of Odisha, Jharkhand, Tripura, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka from 4th to 14 January 2024. This was held as part of observing World Braille Day and honouring the remarkable invention of Louis Braille that...
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Vision Empower (VE) conducted a two-day Pragya Teacher Training at the Government College of Education, Pudukottai, Tamilnadu on 4th & 5th January 2024. The teacher training aimed to empower 115 B.Ed and M.Ed students with teaching methodologies and resources used in teaching STEM & CT concepts to children with visual...
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“I feel more equipped to support my child’s learning journey after attending this workshop. It’s amazing how a small pre-Braille kit can make a big difference” Ms Rahna, a parent of a child with visual impairment who attended VE’s pre-Braille workshop. Vision Empower in collaboration with Rahmaniya School for Handicapped hosted...
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“I have been teaching since 18 years to children with visual impairment and we were limited to using the Taylor frame for teaching maths. However, with the activities VE provides through the Pragya Training and Teacher Instruction Kits, we are able to teach children STEM concepts effectively. The children learn...
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Children from Louis Braille Memorial Model School For The Blind, Idukki transcended the limits of their senses and delved into the mysteries of the universe and the realm of numbers at the one-day STEM camp held at school on 9th December 2023, Saturday. The one-day STEM camp was planned as...
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On the radiant Tuesday morning of 5th December, the air buzzed with excitement as 19 children from Kerala School for the Blind, Mankada gathered for a unique adventure- a one-day science camp hosted by Vision Empower on animals. The science camp commenced with a walk through nature with children listening...
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Vision Empower organized its second in-person Pragya teacher training session in Pune, Maharashtra on November 29th and 30th, 2023. The training successfully engaged 23 educators from six different schools. The primary objective of this Pragya was to understand and exchange the implementation of various teaching methodologies and pedagogies in the...
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Vision Empower participated in the EMPOWER Conference 2023, which took place at IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai from the 5th to the 7th of October 2023. The EMPOWER Conference serves as an annual technical convergence point for various stakeholders within the assistive technology industry, such as researchers, user organizations,...
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Vision Empower collaborated with Microsoft India for a remarkable volunteering event on 4th October 2023. This event was conducted as part of celebrating the GIVE month at Microsoft, an initiative for the employees to contribute their time to support various charitable causes. This year, Vision Empower had the distinct honour...
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Vision Empower in collaboration with Samgra Shiksha, Government of Uttarakhand, conducted a 3-day Pragya Teacher Training Workshop from 25th to 27th September 2023. This was the first ever Pragya conducted for all the 29 government special educators and 13 district coordinators of Uttarakhand. Day 1 started with the inauguration of...
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In celebration of Teacher’s Day, we’ve got something special for all the kids in Karnataka! From September 5th to October 28th, get ready to embark on an incredible journey with “Story Akka” 📻 – a radio program series in Kannada, set to launch on All India Radio, Akashvani. This unique...
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Vision Empower recently conducted a three-day Teacher Training Program in collaboration with the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Chennai, India from 22nd to 24th August 2023. The program aimed to empower educators in enhancing their teaching skills, particularly in the fields of Science,...
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The first Pragya Teacher Training program, organized by Vision Empower (VE) in West Bengal, took place from August 10th to 12th, 2023. It brought together 32 teachers from 9 special schools. The training focused on helping teachers understand the difficulties they face while teaching Science and Mathematics. They were shown...
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The accessible ECE (Early Childhood Education) program by Vision Empower to help children to be at par with their sighted peers in the school-going age group has been featured in Samuhik Pahal, June-July 2023. Against the Odds by Vaishali Kotecha Imagine a world where the ideals of John Lennon’s classic ‘Imagine’ become more...
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Vision Empower was invited to conduct a session on assistive technologies as part of the four-day teacher training conducted by the Mathruchhaya- Canara Bank Relief & Welfare Society. The two-hour session conducted on the 7th of July 2023 was led by VE’s co-founder Vidhya Y along with VE team members Rajeswari,...
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Supriya and Vidhya, co-founders of Vision Empower (VE), were invited to represent VE at the Kigali Global Dialogue 2023 and the Kigali Startup Bootcamp at Kigali, Rwanda from June 12 to 14th. The conference was attended by policymakers, academics, civil society, and the private sector from around the world to...
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