Program Impact

Empowering Parents to Support Learning at Home

A child’s learning journey extends beyond the classroom, and parents play a vital role in shaping that experience. However, when a child is visually impaired, many families may not have access to the knowledge, resources, or strategies needed to effectively support learning at home. In many cases, parents are sighted...
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The title - Building a community of empowered parents. Picture of a parent doign an activity during the session beside the title

From Silence to Scientific Curiosity: Subhastryan’s Journey

What does it take for a child with visual impairment to truly experience science? For sighted students, science is taught through diagrams, charts, and demonstrations. But for a child who cannot rely on sight, learning must be accessible, inclusive, and experiential – using sound, touch, and movement to bring concepts...
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There are two photographs here - In the first one, he is using the keyboard of a computer, and in the second, he is understanding a tactile digestive system model with the help of the IRIS device

From Frustration to Confidence: Ajwed’s Learning Journey

Inclusive STEM education in Kerala: Ajwed’s story Inclusive STEM education is changing how students like Ajwed experience learning. Born in Muthiramparambu in Malappuram, Ajwed faced vision challenges from infancy. Despite multiple medical consultations, his vision did not improve, but his parents remained committed to his education. The background: Systemic gaps...
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From Memorising to Understanding: Gopika’s Learning Journey

Inclusive STEM education in practice: Gopika’s story Inclusive STEM education is transforming how students like Gopika learn and experience the classroom. A Class 10 student at Tiruvannamalai, Gopika comes from Kolavoor and has complete vision loss. Despite financial constraints—her father is a coconut vendor and her mother a tailor—her parents...
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Pragya Teacher Training Program in Khordha – Impactful Feedback from Participants

The two-day Pragya Teacher Training Program in Khordha equipped educators with practical tools in STEM education, digital literacy, and assistive technologies to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments for students with visual impairment. Through hands-on sessions and exposure to tools like Subodha audiobooks, teachers strengthened their ability to support...
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Group picture for the Pragya Teacher training for inclusive STEM education with assistive technology and hands-on learning