We are thrilled to share a milestone in accessible learning! Vision Empower, in collaboration with Cognizant Foundation India, has established the Digital Accessible Resource Centre (D-ARC) at Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy (RKM BBA), Narendrapur, Kolkata. Designed with a focus on students with visual impairment and other disabilities, D-ARC brings...
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Nature has come LIVE and ACCESSIBLE in four schools across Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. But how can students with visual impairments explore and learn about the natural world through more than sight? Environmental learning often depends heavily on visual observation, which can limit how students with visual...
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At Vision Empower, we strongly believe in the Government of India’s NIPUN Bharat (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) mission, which aims to ensure that every child in India achieves foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). We are committed to supporting this vision by promoting not only...
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What begins as classroom practice can grow into knowledge worth sharing. It was a proud moment to see our community of practice take its learning from classrooms to a national platform. A 12-member team from Vision Empower, comprising teachers from special schools for children with visual impairments and Vision Empower...
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Have you ever wondered how we keep learners engaged when they are away from school, far from classrooms, teachers, and learning resources? For many children with visual impairment, summer often means a break from learning. For students studying in residential schools for the blind, going back home during vacations often...
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When we hear firsthand feedback from our students and teachers, we are reminded why accessible STEM education matters so deeply. It reaffirms that we are working for the right cause that deserves far more attention and investment. This is the story of the students who inspire us every day, the...
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What game from your childhood still brings back a flood of memories? Was it a heated game of Ludo that ended in arguments and laughter? A Carrom match with cousins during summer vacations? Or endless rounds of Hide and Seek or Kho Kho with friends until someone called you home?...
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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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This year, nearly 3,000 students with visual impairments participated in National Science Day celebrations across more than 100 schools in 17 states. Their science exhibitions welcomed over 5,000 visitors, including parents, educators, students from mainstream schools, government officials, and community members. At Vision Empower, National Science Day is not a...
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At Vision Empower, we remind the students we work with that education is not just about learning concepts; it is about understanding the world around us and our place within it. It is about observing, questioning, and caring for the environment we all share. This year, on June 5, 2026,...
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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...
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Vision Empower inaugurated an Accessible Science Lab at Rashtriya Virjanand Andh Kanya Senior Secondary School, Vikaspuri, Delhi established in partnership with Bata India Limited. Created with the vision of making STEM learning inclusive and engaging, the lab enables students with visual impairment to explore Science and Math through tactile models,...
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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 FFEBD District Special School For The Blind, 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...
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