Saksham Purple Fest 2024 - Let's Celebrate Diversity Together
Join us for an extraordinary celebration from January 8 to 13, 2024, right in the heart of Panaji, Goa! This year, we’re elevating the festivities with an array of thrilling activities and experiences.
Experience the enchantment of Audio Described Movies and participate in our Inclusive Car Rally tailored for visually impaired individuals—there’s something for everyone.
Step into our Experience Zone, where we showcase a diverse range of Assistive Technology solutions, offering you hands-on access to cutting-edge innovations.
Participate in specially curated inclusive games for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and don’t miss the highly anticipated Saksham EmbeSion Setup.
Immerse yourself in the magic as we scatter 20 Historical Monuments replicas across Purple Fest. It’s a unique opportunity for visually impaired individuals to touch and experience the grandeur of these iconic structures.
Let’s celebrate diversity together with Saksham! 
Inclusive Empowerment: Enabling Education for Students with Visual Impairment - Inclusivity Workshops and Technology Initiatives in Collaboration with HCL Foundation ​
Workshop on Inclusive Education (September 29, 2023): Join us for an enlightening Workshop on Inclusive Education hosted by HCL Foundation at their campus on September 29, 2023. This workshop is dedicated to empowering schools and stakeholders to better support students with disabilities.
Highlights of the event include an awareness assessment and an insightful session by Dr. Piyush Chanana from IIT Delhi. Witness visually impaired students showcasing independent learning skills using screen readers. Gain valuable insights from special educator Ms. Priya as she shares her experiences and effective strategies.
In collaboration with the HCL Foundation and the Department of Basic Education – UP, this event supports educational assistance for six students in Noida government schools. We are providing smartphones with Bluetooth keyboards and tactile mathematics kits to enhance their learning experience.
Device Distribution at Noida Govt. School (November 20, 2023):
Aligned with the ‘Inclusion through Assistive Technology’ initiative supported by HCL Foundation, we are conducting a device distribution event at a Noida government school on November 20, 2023. This initiative aims to empower visually impaired children by distributing laptops and smartphones with Bluetooth keyboards.
Right to Write – 2nd National Computer Speed & Accuracy Competition (November 30, 2023):
Saksham is proud to organize the 2nd National Computer Speed & Accuracy Competition on November 30, 2023, at HCL Foundation in Noida. This event features 50 talented participants from diverse schools showcasing their computer skills.
Workshop at Composite School, Khairpur Village, Bisrakh Block, Noida:
We are conducting a workshop at Composite School in Khairpur Village, Bisrakh Block, Noida, contributing to our commitment to empowering visually impaired students through a blend of education and technology. Join us in making a positive impact on their learning journey.
Empowering Education - Through Assistive Technology​​
District-level Training Program in Collaboration with Assistech Lab, IIT Delhi
Saksham is thrilled to share the success of a recent district-level training program conducted at the Sabal Resource Centre in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. This collaborative initiative, orchestrated in partnership with Assistech Lab, IIT Delhi, aimed to empower citizens associated with Saksham Sabal.
Key Highlights:
Collaborative Effort: The training program was a result of a collaborative effort between Saksham and Assistech Lab, IIT Delhi, demonstrating the power of partnerships in creating positive change.
District-level Impact: Focused on the Sabal Resource Centre in Jamshedpur, the program sought to make a meaningful impact at the district level, reaching individuals within the Saksham Sabal community.
Generous Support: Saksham extends heartfelt gratitude to TataSteelFoundation for their generous support, which played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of this initiative.
This endeavor aligns with Saksham’s commitment to leveraging assistive technology to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. The training program reflects our dedication to providing valuable resources and knowledge that empower Saksham Sabal citizens in their journey toward independence and inclusivity.
Saksham is immensely grateful for the support of TataSteelFoundation, whose commitment to social impact has made a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. We look forward to continued collaboration and the ongoing pursuit of initiatives that create positive change and empower individuals with disabilities.
Saksham Pehel Sports Team Shines in - North Zone Chess Championship​
 
 
Saksham is elated to share some phenomenal news from the Saksham Pehel Sports Team! 
A trio of exceptionally talented chess players from the Pehel Chess Team recently showcased their prowess in the North Zone Chess Championship, held from September 30th to October 2nd, 2023.
Ashwin Rajesh: Junior North Zone Chess Champion 2023! 
Representing Pehel, Ashwin Rajesh emerged as the Junior North Zone Chess Champion 2023! With an impressive score of 5.5 points out of 7, he secured the 5th position in the championship. Ashwin has now qualified for the Junior National Chess Championship 2023 and Senior National Chess Championship 2023 later this year. 
Ajit Kumar: Secures a Spot in Junior National Chess Championship 2023! 
Another talented member of Pehel, Ajit Kumar, earned 5 points out of 7, achieving the 13th position in the championship. He has also secured a spot in the upcoming Junior National Chess Championship 2023.
 
Anupama Rathore: Remarkable Spirit in Girls’ Category! 
Anupama Rathore, representing Pehel, displayed tremendous spirit by securing 3rd place in the girls’ category with 1.5 points out of 7. 
Coach Somendra Sir: The New North Zone Chess Champion!
In the most exciting news, our incredible coach, Somendra Sir, emerged as the new North Zone Chess Champion! 
Saksham Pehel is leaving an indelible mark in the para-sports world, and we couldn’t be prouder of the entire team! 
Empowering Dreams and Innovation - Saksham Tek Fiesta Jammu 2023
Saksham, in collaboration with J&K Handicapped Society and the National Federation for the Blind, hosted an empowering event in Jammu on September 23rd and 24th, 2023, with the primary aim of empowering visually challenged students.
Highlights:
Exciting “Right to Write” and Tek Quiz competitions with fantastic prizes.
Damini Bandral won the “Right to Write” competition, receiving a specially configured laptop.
Validation workshop on tactile books for visually impaired students.
Arush Singh claimed the Tek Quiz First Prize and received a specially configured laptop.
Training on assistive technologies for the visually impaired.
Lucky draw prizes for participants.
A unique opportunity for visually impaired individuals to explore and select tailored devices.
Gratitude: We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated at the Louis Braille Memorial Residential School for Sightless Girls in Jammu. Together, we made the Saksham Tek Fiesta an unforgettable experience. 🙌
Read more about it: https://statetimes.in/specially-abled-need-opportunity-not-pity-rana/
Saksham Tek Fiesta - Jammu Banner
Saksham Resource Center - Chess Triumph!!
Welcome to Saksham’s exciting world of chess, where our players are making waves and achieving remarkable success. Here’s the latest update from the recent Chess Tournament organized by DCFB under AICFB:
Delhi State Champion Crowned!
Ashwin Rajesh, an exceptional 11th-grade student, etched his name in history by defeating the two-time state champion, Arun Duggal. With a flawless score of 7 out of 7, Ashwin is now the proud holder of the title – the new Delhi State Champion!
North Zone Chess Championship Qualifiers!
But that’s not all! Joining the victory parade are Ajit Kumar, Anupama Rathore, and Pari Kumari. They have all qualified for the North Zone Chess Championship. These talented players from Saksham Pehel Sports Unit are gearing up to compete in the championship later this year.
A Moment of Pride
This achievement is a moment of immense pride for Saksham and our dedicated players. We extend our sincere thanks to all of you for your unwavering support and encouragement, enabling us to participate in such prestigious events.
Let’s Celebrate Together!
Now, it’s time to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable players! Share the news of their outstanding performance with your circle and help us spread the word. They truly deserve the respect and recognition for their hard work and dedication. Your support makes a difference, so let’s make them feel appreciated!
Saksham's Accessible - Film Fiesta
The objective of Saksham Accessible Film Fiesta: is to bring the magic of cinema to absolutely everyone, irrespective of physical abilities. We achieve this by offering audio-described movies that break down barriers and create unforgettable cinematic experiences for all. This unique event provides a platform for individuals, both with and without disabilities, to share in the joy of cinema, fostering unity, empathy, and understanding.
Promoting Cultural Accessibility: Our commitment to promoting cultural accessibility means making cultural events, such as film screenings, open and accessible to a wide and diverse audience, including those with disabilities. This involves eliminating physical, social, and communication barriers that may hinder the participation of individuals with disabilities in cultural activities.
Audio-Described Movies: The audio description feature involves providing an additional audio track that narrates the visual aspects of a movie or TV show, thereby assisting individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
This narration paints a vivid picture of character expressions, actions, settings, and other critical visual details that may not be apparent from dialogue or sound effects. With this inclusion, individuals with visual impairments can fully engage with a movie, understanding the storyline as sighted viewers do.
The event was held across four different Delhi University colleges in the Delhi/NCR region and in two special schools in Muzaffarpur and in the Jammu region, bringing the magic of cinema to diverse audiences.
Saksham Accessible Film Fiesta

Breaking Barriers - AccessAbility Event Tandem Cycling Rally

Saksham’s “Breaking Barriers: AccessAbility Event” at Lovely Professional University on August 27th was a big success! We want to give a huge shout-out to LPU University for their amazing support.
The star of the show was our Tandem Cycling activity, where people with and without visual impairments rode together. Thanks to Avon Cucles for sponsoring this unique event that showed how we can break barriers and come together.
We also had a rally to raise awareness to make social media accessible for everyone. People held signs with tips and messages to make the internet a friendly place for everyone. This shows our promise to make social media open to all.
To learn more about our campaign for social media accessibility   https://socialmediaaccessability.saksham.org/
Breaking Barriers: AccessAbility Event

Commencement of the 'Agragaami' Project
Directorate of Education, IAS, GNCTD

We are delighted to share with you the formalization of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that took place on July 31, 2023. This MoU was signed by Mr. Dipendra Manocha, the Founder Managing Trustee of Saksham, and Mr. Himanshu Gupta, who holds the esteemed position of Directorate of Education and is an IAS officer within the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
This momentous agreement signifies the inception of the ‘Agragaami’ project, a collaborative initiative that will be implemented within the framework of Delhi Government Schools. The core objective of this project is to empower students who are visually impaired. 
‘Agragaami’ represents a significant step forward in enhancing the educational opportunities and support systems available to visually impaired students within the region. It underlines a commitment to inclusivity and the creation of an environment where every student has the resources and tools necessary to achieve their full potential. This project is poised to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these students, opening up new horizons and opportunities for their educational journey.
Dipendra Manocha holding the signed copy for MoU, with Arti chanana standing in left end and commissioner of Education Delhi standing beside Dipendra Manocha

Braille Stormers: Car Rally Event Lucknow

 
Saksham in collaboration with RSVI and Rotary Club Greater Lucknow organized a first-of-its-kind car rally for visually impaired people in the city of Nawabs on Sunday, May 28th at Oudh Gymkhana Club, Qaisar Bagh.
The event is part of
“Leveraging Social Media AccessAbility for All”.
Saksham’s META-supported campaign to raise awareness to make social media content accessible. The sighted participants who drove in the car rally were encouraged to come up with slogans advocating for social media accessibility. The winners were felicitated. Additionally, the best-decorated car in the rally along with the theme of disability and inclusion was also recognized and felicitated.
The car rally aims to reinforce the understanding that disabled people thrive as well as anybody else in barrier-free, inclusive environments, and that interdependence (although conventionally underrated) has much to offer to everyone involved.
Braille Stormers Car Rally 2023 Lucknow (Facebook Post)

Tek Fiesta in the Heart of Kashmir: Unleashing Innovation and Connectivity - Unleashing Innovation and Connectivity

A comprehensive two-day workshop took place on the 1st and 2nd of March in the year 2023, right in the heart of Kashmir. The primary objective of this workshop was to raise awareness and sensitize special educators and students to the unique requirements and challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments.

The event attracted a significant gathering, with over
60 dedicated teachers and special educators hailing from various schools across the region in attendance. Furthermore, the workshop drew participation from a notable group of individuals with visual impairments, exceeding 110 in number. In addition to this, the event also saw the active involvement of more than 40 students, who were primarily from SP College and Kashmir University.

This collective participation showcased the diverse and widespread interest in addressing the needs of those with visual impairments, and the event served as a vital platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and strategies aimed at creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all.

Blind Car Rally - Purple Fest Goa 2023

On World Braille Day, we were thrilled to announce the Accessible Car Rally, a pioneering event that took place on January 7th, 2023, at Purple Fest Goa. This unique rally provided an exciting day of adventure, camaraderie, and empowerment.
Event Highlights: The Accessible Car Rally introduced a distinctive format where each two-person team comprised a sighted driver and a visually impaired navigator. The navigator received route instructions and directions printed in grade-2 (contracted) Braille. The rally winners were determined by the navigator’s proficiency in Braille, the driver’s skill in maneuvering the vehicle, and, most importantly, the collaboration between the two team members to accomplish the assigned task.
Experience Purple Fun: The primary objective of the car rally was to emphasize that disabled individuals thrived in inclusive, barrier-free environments just like anyone else. It showcased that interdependence, often underestimated, could bring significant benefits to all involved parties.
Together, we created an inclusive world where everyone had the opportunity to thrive.
Purple Fun

Our Biggest Campaign Ever - Leveraging Social Media AccessAbility for All

With the support of Meta, Saksham has launched its largest campaign to date, titled “Leveraging Social Media AccessAbility For All.”
 
The campaign aims to promote the inclusion of all individuals’ content and accessibility requirements on various Social Media platforms. This initiative specifically addresses the needs of India’s 26.8 million people with disabilities and 138 million older individuals.

We invite you to join us in raising awareness and acquiring knowledge about simple measures to ensure that our everyday communication on Social Media platforms is accessible to everyone.

The official launch of this campaign took place on December 3rd, 2022, coinciding with the International Day for Persons with Disability.
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Leveraging social media access ability for all social media post(YouTube Thumbnail)
Fever 104 Interview episode with Mr. Dipendra Manocha (Founder Managing Trustee, Saksham) on 3rd December, World Disability Day, on the launch of the Project
 ‘Leveraging Social Media Access Ability for all’.

Digital Empowerment for Education and Employment of Persons with Visual Impairment - Date: June 21, 2022

On June 21, 2022, on the occasion of International Yoga Day, Saksham and Vikasa Tarangini joined hands to work towards the ‘Digital Empowerment’ of students with blindness and low vision. Under this initiative, specially configured laptops were provided at subsidized cost, along with books and training to make students self-reliant in their reading & writing, as well as to prepare and empower them for quality education and employment. Pujya Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, Founder Vikasa Tarangini, VTS World, and Netra Vidhyalaya, graced the occasion as chief guest, and celebrated the beginning of this phenomenal initiative with us.
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Our Mission

To empower communities by creating multiple opportunities and platforms for visually impaired persons for their sustainable social upliftment. We believe in their potential to be significant contributors in India’s growth story.

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Our Vision

A sensitized and motivated society that acknowledges the value of interdependence and appreciates the abilities of persons with disabilities and willingly provides equal opportunities for all.

WHAT WE DO

Inclusive Education

Saksham School Noida provides quality education and rehabilitation services for children with visual and multiple disabilities while also taking care of their psychosocial needs.

Saksham Digital Library

Accessible books produced and distributed by Saksham library can be read by persons with sight loss themselves. This opens the world of fiction and non-fiction literature, text books and competitive examination preparation materials to persons who can not read normal print.

Audio-description of movies and cultural rights

We believe films, theatres, monuments and galleries and other cultural spaces must be accessible so that persons with disabilities are able to enjoy cultural mediums on an equal basis with others.

Assistive Technology and Training

Brought more than 100 Assistive Technology under one roof. Customised solutions which were available internationally to made them appropriate for their use in Indian scenario.

Developed some new assistive devices in collaboration with the leading institutes and organizations like IIT, Delhi and Phoenix Medical System.
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TESTIMONIALS

" I have got a laptop from Saksham at a subsidized cost. It has helped me a lot to continue with my studies. "
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Anju
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" Saksham is a wonderful organization with a lot of powerful energy. You can never be disconnected from it. "
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" My life has completely changed since the day I have come in contact with Saksham. "
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