When the world is talking about AI, why should our teachers stay away? For educators teaching students with visual impairments, exploring AI begins with practical questions: Can I make my lessons more accessible? Can I create a worksheet in a learner’s language? Can I describe an image so that a...
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What does a student with visual impairment carry in their school bag? In this video, our young friend excitedly unpacks the accessible learning tools that help him explore, understand and engage with his everyday lessons. These are no ordinary school supplies. Each tool supports a different aspect of learning, helping...
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It was a proud and gratifying moment for Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired and Vision Empower when the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, visited the school in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The Vice-President interacted with students and teachers, encouraging students to dream big, believe...
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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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A moment worth celebrating! Jyoti Sroat Higher Secondary School in East Khasi Hills, Shillong, has secured the top rank in the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index 2025–26, scoring 930 out of 1,000 among 11,443 schools across the state. The Index assesses schools against 43 indicators covering accessibility, digital education, infrastructure,...
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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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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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