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Visually impaired since birth, Simpi could never imagine that she could go to school until a Sightsavers Inclusive Education Programme identified her.

Stories / Inclusive education /

Andhreyes’ journey to education was not an easy one, but with teachers trained in providing inclusive education she has been able to pursue her dreams.

Blogs / Inclusive education /

There are 220 Million Students in 1.2 Million Schools of India, and 2/3rds of all school-going children are enrolled in government schools.

Ameen, May 2017

Blogs / Inclusive education /

Louis Braille not only invented a script for the blind but created a global awakening about the potentialities of the blind and the disabled community.

Ketan Kothari, January 2017

News / Inclusive education /

A 10 day self - defence training programme ‘Sashakta Netra’ for visually impaired girls...

December 2014

Stories / Inclusive education /

Nine-year-old student Shrushti Anantkumar found herself struggling to read the blackboard. An eye check confirmed disastrous news.

Stories / Inclusive education /

Sudharani is 14 years old, and lives in Gulbarga, Karnataka, with her parents, and six-year-old brother, Nagesh

Stories / Inclusive education /

In the early years of her life, Yogita’s family was obsessed with worry that she might hurt herself since she was suffering from blindness

Stories / Inclusive education /

Vandana lost her eye sight to measles at the age of three

Stories / Inclusive education /

Thanks to technology, people who are blind can today function as effectively as their sighted colleagues in diverse professions such as management, law, accountancy, teaching, paramedical professions, and a range of vocations

We work to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

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Inclusive education

Simpi’s story

Andhreyes’ story

The blackboard speaks

Why I am Indebted to Louis Braille for Enabling Me to Read

Self-defence Training for Visually Impaired Girls in Bhopal!

Shrushti's Story

Sudharani's story

Yogita's story

Vandana's story

Mohith's story

Protecting sight and promoting disability inclusion