When students with visual impairments return home from residential special schools for the summer, their access to accessible learning resources, academic support and structured learning opportunities may become limited. To help bridge this gap, Vision Empower organised summer learning programmes including Hexis reading sessions, accessible STEM camps, online classes and...
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In May 2026, Vision Empower marked an important programme milestone by conducting its first Pragya Teacher Training for educators working with students with visual impairments in Assam. The two-day programme was hosted at Guwahati Blind High School and Montfort School in Guwahati. Through hands-on activities and practical demonstrations, 26 teachers...
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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 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...
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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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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...
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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...
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We asked members of our team what accessibility and inclusion looks like. Here is what they had to say
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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Discover how shifting beliefs can unlock STEM learning for visually impaired children. Watch the Inclusion Dialogue clip.
The two-day Pragya Teacher Training Program in Khordha equipped educators with practical tools in STEM education, digital literacy, and assistive technologies to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments for students with visual impairment. Through hands-on sessions and exposure to tools like Subodha audiobooks, teachers strengthened their ability to support...
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What can a few hours of volunteering create? Sometimes, it can turn a highly visual science concept into something a student can explore through touch. At other times, it can transform an abstract mathematics idea into a hands-on learning experience that is easier to understand and explore independently. During the...
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