Ms. Pon Meenakshi – A Decade of Determination
Ms. Pon Meenakshi – A Decade of Determination In a world that often rushes by, rarely pausing to look back, Ms. Pon Meenakshi stands out…
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A Peek into the Life of a Screen Reader User
With the sound of rain lightly drumming on my windows, I woke up on that partly gloomy day. “Alexa, what’s the time?” I mumbled sleepily.…
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In Search of an Accessible Tomorrow: Understanding Universal Design, by Mr Umashankar Veeravalli
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…
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Interview with Ms. Sweet Clemency Syiemiong, Barefoot Trust
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…
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Accessibility More Than Just Disability Inclusion
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…
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5 Essential Tips for Visually Impaired to Become Employable
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…
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Impact Story – EMET Beneficiary
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)…
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Reflecting on My Session at Loyola College on Inclusivity and Accessibility
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…
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Empowering Lives: My Journey as a Trainer in EMET
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…
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Help The Blind Foundation Thanks you
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…
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