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Imagine walking into a restaurant in a foreign country. It’s beautiful — warm lights, elegant décor, and the mouthwatering aroma of freshly cooked food wafting through the air. You feel a little out of place, but also excited to try something new. This place seems promising. You find a table, sit down, and pick up […]

Working in the field of disability, it was necessary for me to be certified and to have a better understanding of what and how to go about the work. So I completed various trainings which were specific to the sector of visual impairment. To name a few:    Attending regular sessions/workshops, online/offline, helped me keep myself

One day, someone asked me: “What is accessibility, and why is it needed? Is it only for people with disabilities?”This is a common misconception. While accessibility is essential for people with disabilities, it benefits everyone. Think of curb ramps—they were designed for wheelchair users, but parents with strollers and travelers with luggage also rely on

1. Assistive Technology Proficiency Understanding and using assistive technologies such as screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA), magnification software (e.g., ZoomText), and braille displays can help in performing digital tasks efficiently. Familiarity with adaptive tech in workplaces, such as speech-to-text software and accessible work platforms, is a major advantage. 2. Digital Literacy & Computer Skills Basic

Hello All, My name is Pavan, and I have completed the EMET course through Help The Blind Foundation (HTBF) and the Trainer Certification Course (TCC) through Enable India. Before joining the EMET course, I didn’t know how to use a laptop. In my first year, I heard about the Chennai Scholarship from a friend. They

Mr Vignesh Basavaraju, Placement Exucutive, Help the Blind Foundation shares his experience as a guest speaker at Loyola College, Chennai. I am writing to share my reflections on an incredibly meaningful experience on January 9th, 2025, when I was invited by the School of Human Excellence at Loyola College, Chennai, to address students as the

Education Mobility and Employability Training (EMET) is a flagship program by Help the Blind Foundation, designed to empower visually challenged students with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive world. As an English and Employability Trainer in this program, I have been privileged to experience a truly transformative journey—both as a teacher and

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Help the Blind Foundation America (“HTBFA”), as well as its volunteers, staff and the individuals we serve, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the generous donation. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this consideration. This donation will enable HTBFA to

It was 2 AM on a crisp Saturday night, and I was walking down a busy road as narrow as a climate change denier’s grasp of science. The scene was chaotic—a perfect recipe for disaster. Passionate couples everywhere, balancing what seemed like an entire food court in their hands. Drunken youth zigzagged on bikes and wobbled on their feet, their sorrows and recklessness moving to kill like it’s no one’s business.

As we approach the culmination of the two-year EMET program, generously funded by Guru Krupa Foundation (GKF), we express our deepest gratitude for their unwavering support in empowering visually impaired students from seven colleges between 2022 and 2024. We would like to share some remarkable success stories of our beneficiaries, showcasing the profound impact of