Tag: Blind
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5 NGOS using braille to empower the visually-impaired in India
BRAILLE was first used by French soldiers on the battlefields allowing the men to communicate without sound. This system was invented by Charles Barbier, a French inventor whose code was later adapted for blind people by a young man who had been blind since the age of 3. His name was Louis Braille and the…
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Saving the elderly from blindness: how an NGO in West Bengal is conducting free eye surgeries for the poor
NANRITAM is an NGO in West Bengal that is dedicated to bringing light into the lives of the visually impaired elderly in the remote villages of Purulia in West Bengal. Founded in 2002 by a group of compassionate professionals, Nanritam is an NGO in West Bengal that has been unwavering in its commitment to providing…
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Sankara Eye Foundation India: illuminating lives through vision restoration
IN the vast tapestry of India’s social and healthcare landscape, where challenges often overshadow opportunities, one organization has been tirelessly working to bring light and hope to the lives of millions. Founded in 1977 by the visionary Dr. R.V. Ramani, Sankara Eye Foundation India is characterized by compassion, dedication and innovation in the field of…
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An NGO for girls who are visually impaired: Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society
IN the heart of a region often considered a so-called ‘backward area’, where the lack of basic amenities, illiteracy and hunger prevail, an NGO for girls called Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society emerges as a guiding light, particularly for the disabled community that faces debilitating challenges. This NGO for girls who are blind was founded…
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Indian Association for the Blind’s Remarkable Journey
IN the realm of nonprofit organizations dedicated to the welfare of the visually challenged, Indian Association for the Blind stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. Established in 1985 by the visionary S.M.A Jinnah and a group of determined visually challenged individuals, Indian Association for the Blind embarked on a mission to empower the…
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World Braille Day: 5 NGOs helping the visually impaired
HAVE you ever wondered about the dots under the elevator buttons? The dots are braille numerals for the visually impaired. Use of the braille alphabet and numerals in public spaces is considered an essential sign of social inclusion. And World Braille Day marked on January 4 every year encourages people to use braille for the…
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A beacon guiding visually impaired girls
IT was the peak hour at the Canara Bank branch in Delhi, and it was crowded as usual. But the bedlam soon simmered down when Allah Rakhi’s hands swiftly moved among the pile of documents, simultaneously responding to every customer query with a smile. Everyone was in awe. The wonder was not because Allah Rakhi…
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More Than a Vision
While strolling around I find a few girls walking on the street with canes. I asked one of them to explain what they were doing. “We are doing mobility training. We need to move parallel with it. This cane is our guide and it also tells us if there is any danger ahead. All we…
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How it all began at Drishti
The train was running two hours late. I saw a station approaching, and heaved a sigh of relief when I saw ‘Chitrakuta Dharm’ written on the board where the train halted for 3 minutes exactly. As I de-boarded, Mr. Pankaj, the manager of Drishti Blind School received me. Exhausted due to fluctuating temperatures and irregular…