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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Have you ever wondered how we keep learners engaged when they are away from school, far from classrooms, teachers, and learning resources? For many children with visual impairment, summer often means a break from learning. For students studying in residential schools for the blind, going back home during vacations often...
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Accessible STEM education can transform how children with visual impairment experience learning. Ankita Singh and Nainika P S come from different parts of India, separated by more than 2,000 kilometres, but their journeys share a powerful common connection. Both are curious, talented, and eager to learn. For both of them,...
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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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How can a student with visual impairment explore a cell, understand a circuit or conduct a science experiment independently? Vision Empower is working to make science education more accessible for students with visual impairments through hands-on learning, tactile models, adapted experiment kits and accessible learning resources. Building Accessible Science Labs...
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Early childhood education for children with visual impairments A well-planned lesson can succeed only when children feel calm, engaged and ready to participate. In early childhood education for children with visual impairments, thoughtful classroom management and inclusive teaching strategies can play an important role in creating meaningful learning experiences. Vision...
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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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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,...
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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...
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