We enable Students, Job Seekers, Educators who are Visually Impaired to gain skills, Independence and meaningful Employment !
Over the years, our programs have reached more than 1,500 visually impaired students and job seekers, equipping them with the skills and confidence to achieve financial independence and professional growth !!
Karna Vidya provides STREAM education, to school children with visual impairment between the age of 6-17 studying in Government and Government aided schools under SSA ( Samagra Shiksha ) and DWDA ( Directorate for Welfare of the Differently Abled ) Karna Vidya provides ICT ( Information communication technology) based tools to learn Science, Technology, Right Living, English, Arts, and Mathematics. We provide fully equipped staff and trainers along with hardware and software and other materials needed to cater to the education of children with visual impairment. Karna Vidya Foundation trains the students free of charge.
At Karna Vidya Foundation, we offer job-oriented courses designed to prepare visually impaired individuals for meaningful careers in both the government and private sectors. Our courses are developed in consultation with industry experts and accessibility professionals to ensure that every learner gains practical, market-relevant skills.
At Karna Vidya Foundation, we deeply value the trust and generosity of our donors. Every contribution helps us empower visually impaired individuals through education, technology, and employment. We are committed to using your support responsibly, transparently, and with measurable impact.
The Board of Trustees of Karna Vidya Foundation comprises dedicated professionals and socially committed individuals who bring with them a wealth of experience, integrity, and a shared passion for inclusive development. United by the Foundation’s vision of empowering persons with visual impairment through technology and education, the trustees provide strategic guidance, ensure strong governance, and uphold transparency and accountability in all initiatives. Their leadership plays a vital role in shaping Karna Vidya Foundation’s long-term impact and in ensuring that every program stays true to the belief that no child shall be left behind.
Over the years: Provided digital and physical library with material benefiting over 3000 students.
Provided technology-based training at school and college level benefiting over 5000 students and professionals over the years.
Conducted 100+ awareness camps, counselling sessions, conferences on education, career, technology, digital literacy to students, their parents, and adults across Tamil Nadu.
More than 200 Candidates have been employed in KVF and in IT, Banking and Telecom sectors.
Our Journey !
As information technology started making an impact in society, we saw the immense possibilities for use of this by persons with visual impairments.
We felt we should set up a technology centre to get them trained in usage of technology and assistive devices which will help them get jobs and function effectively in their workplace in Government or in corporate. sectors like IT / ITES, banking, education etc. This led to the setting
up of the “Karna Vidya Technology Centre.” The centre uses the latest assistive technologies and devices, including Braille, to help students with visual Impairments to learn
and use them.
In 1999, “Karna Vidya Reading Centre” was established with our focus being on fulfilling the academic pursuits of students with visual impairments. This program mainly supported underprivileged visually impaired students to complete their college education. There was a request by the students to get audio lessons and so in 2003, KVF set up a dedicated Library in Adyar, Chennai which has now shifted to Mandaveli, Chennai. I
In 2016, all these units were combined under an independent umbrella trust called KARNA VIDYA FOUNDATION.
