Vision Empower Posts & Updates

Teacher Training for Inclusive STEM Education: How Vision Empower Empowered Educators in Khordha

April, 2026

A two-day Pragya Teacher Training Program equipped educators with STEM, digital literacy, and assistive technology tools to make learning more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for students with visual impairment. Teacher training for inclusive STEM education is transforming how educators support students with visual impairment. In Khordha, Vision Empower’s two-day Pragya...
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Group picture for the Pragya Teacher training for inclusive STEM education with assistive technology and hands-on learning

Accessible Computer Learning for Visually Impaired Students: How Ganesh Gained Confidence in Typing and Digital Skills

April, 2026

A Class 12 graduate from Irenipuram CSI School shares how a short but impactful computer training by Vision Empower helped him move from slow typing to confident and efficient computer use. Accessible computer learning for visually impaired students has transformed how Ganesh, a Class 12 graduate from Irenipuram CSI School,...
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A young man's hands typing on a keyboard.

Accessible Computer Learning for Visually Impaired Students: Jedan’s Journey to Confident Typing

April, 2026

Accessible computer learning for visually impaired students has transformed how Jedan, a Class 9 student, uses technology. Earlier, typing was slow and difficult, but with the right training, he has gained confidence and speed. My name is Jedan, and I am studying in Class 9 at Irenipuram CSI School for...
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Accessible computer learning for visually impaired students helped Jedan improve his typing skills and gain confidence through structured training by Vision Empower.

Learning Through Touch: How Pavani Experienced Hands-On Science Learning

April, 2026

Pavani, a Class 7 student, experienced hands-on science learning for visually impaired students through an accessible science lab that transformed how she understands concepts. My name is Pavani, and I study in Class 7 at the Government High School for Blind Girls in Malakpet. I really enjoy spending time in...
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What does inclusion in a classroom really look like?

March, 2026

It’s not just about having a child in the room.It’s about making sure they belong there. As Executive Director of Vision Empower, Sylvia shares, true inclusion means creating spaces where every child can participate, learn, and express themselves in ways that work for them. It calls for teachers to adapt,...
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The Inclusion Dialogue: From Classrooms to Campuses to Communities

March, 2026

Vision Empower recently launched The Inclusion Dialogue, a series that brings together voices across accessibility and inclusion to share perspectives and learn from organisations, practitioners and diverse stakeholders. The first session, “From Classrooms to Campuses to Communities,” explored inclusion as a journey—from school education to higher education, and into communities....
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Poster for Panel Discussion- The Inclusion Dialogue:From Classrooms to Campuses to Communities

Louis Braille School Tackles Water Quality with Student Research: VE Commemorates World Water Day 2026

March, 2026

Vision Empower commemorates World Water Day 2026, embracing this year’s theme — Water and Gender — a powerful reminder of the deep connections between water access, gender equality, and dignity. Observed annually, World Water Day brings attention to critical global water issues. This year’s theme highlights how water access is...
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Students from the Louis Braille School and the VE coordinator Shibani receiving the Earthian award

VE at The Microsoft Asia CELA embassy AI4 Good retreat

February, 2026

The Vision Empower (VE) team was at The Microsoft Asia CELA embassy AI4 Good retreat, at Bangkok, Thailand. VE presented its work highlighting the vision of integrating AI solutions in our programs, workflows, and Assistive Technologies. VE presented the latest Agentic AI integrations to Lisa Monaco and Mike Yeh, and...
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The VE team with dignitaries at the Microsoft Asia CELA embassy AI4 Good retreat

Wipro Earthian Awards 2025–26

January, 2026

The 15th edition of the Wipro Earthian Awards (2025–2026) was held at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, from 28–31 January 2026, bringing together 25 outstanding schools from across India committed to sustainability education. Selected from over 2,000 submissions, the winning teams were recognised for innovative projects on biodiversity, water, and waste....
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The VE team on stage during the Wipro Earthian awards booklets launch

VE’s Republic Day Celebrations across Schools in India

January, 2026

Donyi Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired, Arunachal Pradesh Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy Lighthouse for the Blind, Kolkata Nabadwip A.P.C. Blind School, Nadia, West Bengal Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai School for the Blind, Cuttack Karnataka Navachetana Blind School, Kunigal Sri Aurobindo Institute for...
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Science Lab Inauguration, FFEBD District Special School For The Blind, Malkangiri, Odisha

January, 2026

VE inaugurated a fully accessible science laboratory for students with visual impairment at FFEBD District Special School For The Blind, Malkangiri, Odisha on 22nd January. The lab was inaugurated by the Hon’ble SSEPD Minister, Shri Nityanand Gond. This initiative aims to promote inclusive education by providing students with disabilities equal...
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The minister is inaugurating the science lab where the team is standing with them, lighting a lamp.

Happy World Braille Day!

January, 2026

“Only when Braille becomes the medium of learning does it truly become a tool of independence.” Rebecca Carvalho shares reflections from her journey of working with students with visual impairment over many years. Last week, I was speaking to a parent of a child with visual impairment (VI), who told...
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