Skip to main content
  • Accessibility
  • Headlines
  • Coronavirus-News
  • Get-Hooked
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Parasports
  • Ask Bhavna
  • NHBrandView
  • Independent Living
  • Lifestyle
  • NH Videos
×
Newz Hook – Changing Attitudes towards Disability Logo
  • Stories
  • Videos
  • Inclusive
  • NH Voice
  • Login
COVID-19 Notification by Government in Accessible Format

Accessibility Tools

Text Size:

Contrast Scheme:

  • C
  • C

Reset

  • Home
  • Education
  • Visually impaired children come together to launch creative platform ‘Vidya Drishti’

Visually impaired children come together to launch creative platform ‘Vidya Drishti’

Logo of Vidya Drishti showing 2 kids reading a book with the words Vidya Drishti below
Education July 9, 2021
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Five visually impaired children between the ages of 10 and 15 years have launched a platform called Vidya Drishti. Their aim is to offer children a platform to express themselves creatively. This is an open platform, and they hope to encourage more children to participate.

When a group of five visually impaired children from Bengaluru and Chennai signed up for online creative writing classes during the lockdown, little did they imagine where it would take them.

They have launched an online platform called Vidya Drishti, which wants to give children an avenue to express themselves creatively. The platform is open to everyone. The founders, all of whom are between 10 to 15 years of age, like to call Vidya Drishti a ‘happy accident’.

“During Covid, we were being taught creative writing online”, says Ashwin, who is 11 years old and t based in Chennai. “We were wondering what to choose as Book of the Month and thought that instead of posting this question on the WhatsApp group which is limited to a few people, why not create a platform. That’s how this evolved into a community”.

Nurturing creativity in visually impaired kids

Mentoring the children is L Subramani, a visually impaired journalist with the Deccan Chronicle. Subramani is also associated with the Vividha Trust, which works to empower people with disabilities. “V Shantala, who is the trustee of Vividha, and I were talking about ways to help the next generation express themselves creatively and that’s how the online classes started”, he explains.

We have seen three generations of disabled people. For those in the 60s and 70s, it was about access to education, the struggle to get to a school. In the 80s and 90s, books and education became easier and the struggle was to access jobs and technology. This generation of disabled people has access to everything. What they need is exposure. It’s time that disability finds a voice and technology offers that. – Subramani L, Journalist, Deccan Chronicle

The target audience of Vidya Drishti is children between eight to 16 years of age. The aim is to get more of them to contribute and encourage them to find their voice through technology.

Visually impaired children connect to a larger community

The website will have sections offering users access to varied content. There’s one called ‘articles’ which is made up of written work. “Here people can read each other’s pieces and write their own”, explains Pranav Savla, one of the founders. “This is also open to feedback. There are plans to add a section on events so people can share their experiences. This will open them to the world and help connect with other writers and understand how people write”.

Backing this project in a big way are the parents of the five children. “I love to talk about books”, says Nirav who is 10 years old and the youngest founder. “I especially like to read Harry Potter and epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata”. Kavya, who is 11, also loves fantasy and adventure. “I rate Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter among my favourites”.

Technology will play a big part in Vidya Drishti, adds Pranav. “By 2030 80% people will not go to offices and AI will replace that. We are embracing that by combining these writing exercises via a versatile tech platform”. There are plans to launch a mobile app as well with easy-to-use interfaces.

Also Read:

  • #BlindnessAwarenessMonth – These teens have made Hangman accessible for visually impaired people

Support us to make NewzHook Sustainable – Make a Contribution Today

We need your continued support to enable us work towards Changing Attitudes towards Disability. Help us in our attempt to share the voices of people with disabilities that enable them to participate in the society on an equal footing!

Contribute to Newz Hook

NH Videos

Healing pain through art - Dr. Anubha Mahajan, Founder Chronic Pain India

Contribue to Newz Hook |Disability news. Support us to make NewzHook Sustainable – Make a Contribution Today.

Newsletter

 Subscribe to our Newsletter

Want to feature disability stories or share disability news with the disabled community? Write to:

editor@newzhook.com

Newz Hook - Accessible News

Download App Now!

Videos

View More

Get-hooked

#BeingMom - Scientist, Teacher, Fighter - The many sides of Pushplata Sinha

Get-hooked

Understanding Benefits of Learning Coding For Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Get-hooked

My journey with ‘Pehel’, My take by Dr Kinjal Chandra

Get-hooked

Weaving dreams into words - My Take by Rahul Rawal, Author, Blue Crayons

Newz Hook Logo

About Newz Hook

Newz Hook | Disability News - media site focusing on Disability Stories and Changing Attitudes towards Disability globally. We highlight disability news, offer inclusive solutions and create accessible collaborations. Our focus is to have Inclusion Champions from across the globe who will share disability stories and news.
Lets come together to change attitudes towards disability!

Newz Hook is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Follow us on:

Related Links

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Partner with Newz Hook
  • Embed Newz Hook Timeline
  • Affiliate disclosure
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Contribute to Newz Hook

Our Awards

Zero Project Award Winner 2018
Back To Top
© 2019 All Right Reserved. Inclusive News India Private Limited.

Ask Bhavna

All fields are mandatory unless specified as optional.