Vision-Aid

🌟 Vision Beyond Sight 2026 | Chennai

Vision-Aid successfully hosted its first national conference, Vision Beyond Sight 2026, bringing together experts, educators, rehabilitation professionals, healthcare leaders, technologists, NGOs, and advocates from across India to discuss innovative solutions for empowering persons with visual impairment.

The conference focused on building collaborative and inclusive ecosystems through low vision care, rehabilitation, assistive technology, inclusive education, skill development, and employment readiness. Together, we explored pathways to create a more accessible, independent, and inclusive future for all.

A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished speakers, partners, delegates, and volunteers who made this event a grand success.

✨ Together, let's build a world where every individual can see possibilities beyond sight.

📰 Media Coverage:
Read about the conference in The Hindu:
🔗 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/experts-discuss-eye-care-rehabilitation-and-inclusive-education-at-conference/article71076906.ece

🤝 Strengthening Vision Rehabilitation Through Partnership

Vision-Aid is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards expanding access to vision rehabilitation services, low vision care, assistive technology, and capacity-building opportunities for persons with visual impairment.

This collaboration will focus on enhancing rehabilitation services, increasing access to assistive devices and low vision aids, promoting outreach and awareness initiatives, and facilitating online learning and advanced training programs.

Together, we are committed to creating a more inclusive future where individuals with visual impairment can lead independent, productive, and dignified lives.

🌍✨ This Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2026, Vision-Aid celebrates the power of inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Together, let’s build a future where every individual can learn, connect, and thrive without obstacles. 💚♿

Empower Your Future: Join Vision-Aid's 3-Month Residential Training in Digital Accessibility Testing (Chennai, April 2026) - – Limited to 8 Candidates.

Are you ready to step into a high-demand career and make a tangible difference?
Vision-Aid is thrilled to announce the launch of its Intensive Residential Training Program in Digital Accessibility Testing in Chennai! This 3-month, full-time program is meticulously designed to equip a select group of candidates with the specialized skills needed to become job-ready professionals in the field of Digital Accessibility Testing with a placement support to deserving candidate.

Program Details
Program Title Digital Accessibility Testing Training
Duration 3 Months
Schedule Monday to Friday (Full-time)
Start Date April 2026
Location Chennai, India (accommodation and food will be provided for candidate from out of Chennai)
Batch Size: Strictly Limited to 8 Candidates
security deposit: RS. 3,000 (-Refundable only on successfully completion of the training program with eligible criteria)

Who Should Apply?
Individuals passionate about technology and digital inclusion.
Graduates looking for a specialized, job-ready skill set.
Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
basic computer skills, and familiarity with MS Office, along with a good understanding of internet usage.
Experienced users of screen readers such as NVDA or JAWS, as well as touch screen phones with Talkback or Voiceover.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career!
Apply Now: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=28pluEj5J0esO3RAXvXm-7hicWwzCrxCs6Mu09ZKXWhURjNSTEI0UTVNNTVWUEZWT04zNFcwT043SS4u

Application Deadline: April 20th, 2026

For Inquiries: Please contact MR. Bhargav at 9904494705
Vision-Aid: Empowering through Technology and Training.

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Vision-Aid proudly celebrates the successful graduation of our Digital Accessibility Testing (DAT) and Customer Care Executive (CCE) batches at the Vision-Aid Advanced Training Centre, Chennai.

This special occasion marks the achievements of 11 dedicated graduates, including 5 DAT learners and 6 CCE learners, who have successfully completed their training and are now ready to step into promising career opportunities.

We are honoured to host this Graduation Day in the esteemed presence of our Chief Guest, Azeesh Rahman, whose inspiring journey as Lead – Digitization at Sutherland, adds great value and motivation to this milestone celebration.

Here’s to new beginnings, brighter futures, and continued success for every graduate.

Empowering lives through digital inclusion 💻✨
The Anil Ken Rupani Vision-Aid Scholarship Program is transforming the future of visually impaired individuals by providing technology training, confidence, and career opportunities.
📍 Visakhapatnam | Feb–May 2026 🏡 Free lodging, food & mentorship
🔗 Read more: https://visionaidindia.org/news/empowering-digital-inclusion-vision-aid-launches-the-anil-ken-rupani-scholarship-program/

Empowering education through digital access 💻📱
On 20th March 2026, Vision Aid distributed 32 smartphones and 14 laptops to students of NFBM Jagriti School, Pune. Supporting young girls from rural backgrounds, this initiative aims to bridge the digital gap and create equal opportunities for learning and growth.
Together, we are building a brighter future. ✨

During Low Vision Awareness Month 2026, Vision-Aid collaborated with leading hospitals and organizations to promote greater awareness, early identification, and improved support for individuals with low vision. Through interactive sessions, community engagement, and professional discussions with institutions such as Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Aravind Eye Hospital, Sankara Nethralaya, and Infosys, these initiatives highlighted the importance of timely referral, rehabilitation services, and accessible support systems for people with visual impairment.

The activities also encouraged stronger collaboration between healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities to improve access to low vision care and rehabilitation services.

Read the full story through the link below.
https://visionaid.org/news/low-vision-awareness-month-february-2026/

Celebrating achievement, resilience, and new beginnings 🎓

Vision-Aid invites you to the *Graduation Ceremony* of students from the *Vision-Aid Advanced Technology Training Program*. Join us as we honor our incredible graduates from the *Python and SQL Batch* empowered with skills in Computer Programming, Python, SQL, Database, and AI-related technologies.

📅 **Sunday, March 8th, 2026**
🕖 **7:00 – 8:00 PM IST (India)**
🕤 **9:30 – 10:30 AM EST (US)**
📍 **Live on Zoom**

🎖 **Chief Guests:** Mrs. Vijayalakshmi & Mr. Mahendran Jawaharlal

📩 To RSVP and get the Zoom link, email:
[email protected]
🌐 www.visionaid.org

Vision-Aid enables, educates, and empowers the visually impaired towards independence and dignity.

Transforming potential into profession, Vision-Aid’s Customer Care The Executive Course empowers visually impaired youth with free residential training, assistive technology skills, spoken English, and dedicated placement support. By building confidence, communication, and career readiness, we are enabling independence and creating meaningful employment opportunities across India.
To know about our recently placed candidates, please click the link below
https://visionaid.org/news/vision-aid-customer-care-executive-course-empowering-visually-impaired-students-with-training-and-placement-success/

https://visionaidindia.org/news/vision-aid-customer-care-executive-course-empowering-visually-impaired-students-with-training-and-placement-success/