Two bright young learners from different corners of India, separated by more than 2,000 kilometres, share a powerful common connection. Both are curious, talented, and eager to learn more. For both of them, visual impairment has never been the real problem. The real problem was ACCESS. Ankita Singh, a Class...
Read more
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...
Read more
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?...
Read more
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...
Read more
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...
Read more
At Vision Empower, we remind the students we work with that education is not just about learning concepts; it is about understanding the world around us and our place within it. It is about observing, questioning, and caring for the environment we all share. This year, on June 5, 2026,...
Read more
Vision Empower, under the AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative (A4I) Project in collaboration with Microsoft Elevate and International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, conducted a two-day Pragya Teacher Training Workshop in Gorakhpur. The experiential workshop focused on making STEM education accessible to learners with visual impairments through play-based learning, digital...
Read more
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...
Read more
Inclusive STEM education in Kerala: Ajwed’s story Inclusive STEM education is changing how students like Ajwed experience learning. Born in Muthiramparambu in Malappuram, Ajwed faced vision challenges from infancy. Despite multiple medical consultations, his vision did not improve, but his parents remained committed to his education. The background: Systemic gaps...
Read more
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...
Read more
At a school in Tiruvannamalai, a powerful shift toward inclusive education is unfolding. A visually impaired English teacher is independently conducting the annual examination — uploading the question paper using Hexis. What once may have required assistance is now being done with confidence and autonomy. This moment was affirmed by...
Read more
For Vidhya Y, the journey into STEM was never straightforward. Growing up with visual impairment, she encountered an education system that was not designed for her — one where science and mathematics were often considered inaccessible. Yet, her curiosity and determination pushed her forward. Excelling in academics but facing exclusion...
Read more
