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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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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