Importance of Life Skills in the education and training of the differently-abled

The visually challenged need your support, not sympathy

Risk and emergence of mental health problems among the differently abled: Why it matters

Why I ARISE : Liwen Yang, Associate Director of HR

From local advocate to global change-maker: changing the landscape for the differently-abled

At a young age, she has accomplished a range of feats that include educational excellence, advocacy and policy change. Harshitha Chirraanjeevi was born with an inherited…

Technology challenges impacting the education and employability of the visually impaired

For visually impaired individuals, finding employment can be a daunting experience. In addition to the challenge of finding the right opportunity, they are being challenged to…

Early Institutions for the Visually Impaired — Quinze-Vingts, Paris

The earliest documentation regarding the perceptions of visually impaired people date back to 1260. One of the first formal institutions for the blind was established by the French King Louis the IX after he…

ARISE Impact showcases its Edtech for the visually challenged, at the Collaborative and Classy Awards

Founded in 2010, Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education (ARISE) is a non-profit organization that is transforming the education of differently-abled children, through innovative technology and resources. Through…

ARISE Impact Makes a Presence in the US to Increase Employability Among the Visually Challenged

This year, Act to Rise for Innovation in Special Education Impact was one of the few nonprofits that were handpicked to showcase their highly innovative educational…