ARISE+

"However difficult life may seem. There is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up."

- Stephen Hawkings
ARISE+
About ARISE+

ARISE+ is a special program focused on school education and well-being for persons with disabilities aged 0-18 years. In collaboration with expert NGO partners, the Foundation provides education, therapy and varied opportunities to children with speech and hearing impairment, visual impairment and intellectual disabilities to help them achieve their full potential.

Comprehensive educational and therapeutic support to make learning inclusive, accessible for children with disabilities, and support their families, teachers and caregivers

Integration of assistive technologies like Annie Braille Devices, hearing aids, early detection tools to improve the effectiveness of interventions and facilitate learning

Inclusive play spaces for children with visual impairments at ARISE, ARISE+ schools

Impact Stories

Once a Trainee, now a Guide

Uma, Trainer & alumna of Arvind Foundation ARISE+ Project, Chennai

Meena, once a trainee in the ARISE+ program, now works as an Assistant Vocational Trainer, teaching skills like Areca leaf plate making. Her leadership and dedication are empowering others towards independence.

Moving Forward with Braille

Anjali Arya, a Class 11 Student of NFBM ARISE+ Project, Pune

Anjali Arya, a Class 11 student, shares how Braille training has empowered her. She believes Braille is the language of expression, enabling visually impaired individuals to access information and education globally.

Making Waves in Special Olympics

Dinesh,alumnus of SPASTN ARISE+ Project, Chennai

Dinesh Kumar, a former ARISE+ student with autism, won two Silver medals at the Berlin Special Olympics in 2023. After years of hard work and swimming training, he made India proud with his achievements.

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