Why the first six years decide so much for a child who cannot see – and what an inclusive Anganwadi really takes. By Vidhya Anand Every newborn who enters this world has a clock that is ticking – and for a child with disability, that clock ticks a little faster....
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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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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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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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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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