(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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