Vision Beyond Sight – Special Workshop 2026

Under the Pratyasha Program
8–12 June 2026 | ADK Jain Eye Hospital, Khekra, Baghpat

Saksham, in collaboration with ADK Jain Eye Hospital, successfully organized the Vision Beyond Sight – Special Workshop 2026, a five-day residential learning program for children with visual impairment and low vision. Conducted under the Pratyasha Program, the workshop aimed to foster independence, enhance access to inclusive education, and introduce participants to assistive technologies and adaptive learning tools that support academic achievement and daily living.

The program brought together children with blindness and low vision, providing hands-on exposure to accessible educational resources, assistive devices, smartphone accessibility features, and digital tools designed to promote independent learning and participation. Parents actively engaged in counselling and guidance sessions focused on supporting their children’s education, confidence, independence, and future opportunities.

A key highlight of the workshop was the Special Educators Training Workshop held on 9 June 2026 and led by Dr. Piyush Chanana, Lead Scientist & Program Coordinator, NCAHT, IIT Delhi. The training equipped educators with practical knowledge and skills in:

• Assistive Technologies

• Accessibility Tools

• Digital Inclusion

• Effective Teaching Approaches for Children with Visual Impairment and Low Vision

The workshop was honoured by the presence of Asmita Lal, whose encouragement reinforced the importance of building an inclusive and accessible society for all.

Special educators and rehabilitation professionals from Baghpat, Delhi, and organizations including Bhagirath Sewa Sansthan, Ghaziabad came together to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen their capacity to support children with visual impairment and low vision.

Through collaborative learning, practical demonstrations, and capacity-building sessions, the workshop empowered children, parents, educators, and rehabilitation professionals with the tools, confidence, and knowledge needed to promote inclusion, independence, and lifelong learning.

Workshop at a Glance

• Duration: 5 Days (8–12 June 2026)

• Participants: Children with Blindness and Low Vision

• Stakeholders Engaged: Parents, Special Educators, and Rehabilitation Professionals

• Partners: Saksham, ADK Jain Eye Hospital, and NCAHT, IIT Delhi

• Location: Khekra, Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh

• Focus Areas: Assistive Technology, Accessibility, Inclusive Education, Digital Inclusion, and Independent Living 

• The Vision Beyond Sight workshop demonstrated how collaborative efforts between healthcare institutions, educators, families, and technology experts can create meaningful pathways towards accessible education, independence, and social inclusion for children with visual impairment and low vision.