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PRAGYA : VE's TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME

VE teacher training workshops equip school teachers, both with visual impairements and sighted, with the methodologies that aim to make STEM lessons interesting and effective.

Teacher Training for Inclusive STEM Education: How Vision Empower Empowered Educators in Khordha

A two-day Pragya Teacher Training Program equipped educators with STEM, digital literacy, and assistive technology tools to make learning more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for students with visual impairment. Teacher training for inclusive STEM education is transforming how educators support students with visual impairment. In Khordha, Vision Empower’s two-day Pragya...
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Group picture for the Pragya Teacher training for inclusive STEM education with assistive technology and hands-on learning

Pre-Service Pragya Teacher Training – St. Ignatius College, Tirunelveli

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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Second-year B.Ed. students from St. Ignatius College of Education participate in Vision Empower’s Pre-Service Pragya Teacher Training, building awareness of visual impairment and strengthening inclusive STEM teaching practices.

Empowering Inclusive Classrooms in Arunachal Pradesh

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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Pragya Teacher Training – Pune

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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Teachers from multiple schools participate in a two-day Pragya Teacher Training Program in Pune, exploring accessible science activities, assistive technologies, computational thinking games, and inclusive classroom strategies.

Anubhave Bigyan – Experiential Science Exhibition at Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy

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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Three-Day Inclusive STEM Initiative – West Bengal

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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Students, teachers, and facilitators come together during Vision Empower’s three-day inclusive STEM initiative in West Bengal, combining Anubhave Bigyan and Pragya programs to promote experiential learning and empowered inclusive education.

Pragya Teacher Training Program – Jharkhand

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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Empowering Future Educators: Pragya Teacher Training at Calicut University

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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Pragya Teacher Training Odisha

(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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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

How Vision Empower is Shaping Inclusive Learning Classrooms

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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Pragya Teacher Training at Karnataka

(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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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

Pragya Teacher Training at Mumbai

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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Pragya Teacher Training at Mumbai

Pragya Teacher Training at Alagappa University

(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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All the teachers who took part in the Pragya teacher training & VE representatives are standing together for a picture.

Pragya – Teacher Training Program at IAB, Madurai, May 2025

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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Pragya – Teacher Training at Montfort Centre for Education

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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Pragya - Teacher Training at Montfort Centre for Education

Pragya at Tamil Nadu 2024

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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Pragya at Tamil Nadu 2024

Pragya at Karnataka 2024

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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Pragya Teacher Training Event in West Bengal

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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Pragya Teacher Training Event Empowers Educators in Odisha

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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Pragya Teacher Training Event Empowers Educators in Odisha

Tamil Nadu Pragya for Pre-service Teachers

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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Tamil Nadu Pragya for Pre-service Teachers

Empowering Future Educators: Pragya Teacher Training in Tamil Nadu

 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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Pragya Teacher Training in Tamil Nadu

VE’s First Pre-Braille Skill Development Workshop

“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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Pre-Braille Skill Development Workshop