inclusive education

What happens when theatre becomes the language of learning? At RASA in Chennai and Bengaluru, Dr Ambika Kameshwar is helping 375 children with disabilities experience joyful, barrier-free education.

During his term in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Dhir Jhingran spotted gaps in foundational literacy. Through the Language and Learning Foundation, he wants to ensure that every child can learn in a way they understand best.

While Sitaare Zameen Par sparks a fresh conversation on inclusion, these real-life changemakers have been building a more accessible India for years.

Siddhant & Suhani are using Nintendo Wii motion-sensing tech through their initiative, INTECH, to create interactive learning opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities.

For 28 years, Meera Badve’s Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay has empowered visually impaired individuals to thrive independently. With their new app, Swalekhan, they are helping students take exams, without relying on scribes.

Two teens, Siddhant and Suhani, are using motion-sensing technology, Nintendo Wii, to revolutionise education and inclusion for children with intellectual disabilities. Through their initiative, INTECH, these teens are creating fun, interactive opportunities for kids to develop essential skills and build confidence.

From battling societal stigma to becoming a celebrated photographer, Jijo Das’ journey showcases the power of persistence, creativity, and the supportive foundation of family. His work speaks volumes about his determination to rewrite the narrative around Down syndrome.

Sonali Saini and her organisation Sol’s ARC have worked with the governments of Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh to implement several scalable, low-cost, and replicable policies for inclusive education. She explains why these could be key in transforming the early childhood care ecosystem.

Jo Chopra and Rupa Bishnoi have worked for decades in inclusivity and mainstreaming of children with disabilities as part of Latika. They explain why inclusivity in early childhood care can go a long way in a person’s holistic development.

Sanskriti Dawle, Aman Srivastava, Dilip Ramesh and Saif Shaikh started Thinkerbell Labs. Its flagship product, Annie is a self-learning braille device which acts as a personal tutor with audio-guided lessons, available in multiple regional languages.