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Hans India
24-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
HTBF extends scholarships to Inter students
Vijayawada: Andhra Loyola College (ALC) here on Friday announced that the Help the Blind Foundation (HTBF), a longstanding supporter of higher education for students with visual impairments, has now extended its scholarship programme to include Intermediate students from this academic year. Deepa Krishnamurthy, Managing Trustee of HTBF, stated that the foundation, which has been awarding scholarships to degree students for the past 16 years, will now initiate support for Intermediate students in Andhra Pradesh and three other Indian states on a pilot basis. Under this scheme, visually challenged hostel students at Andhra Loyola College will receive Rs 30,000, while day scholars will be granted Rs 12,000 per academic year. Dr G Sahaya Baskaran, coordinator of the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) at ALC, highlighted the college's efforts in inclusive education. 'The college, in collaboration with EnAble India, offers computer training for visually challenged Intermediate and Degree students. Our student volunteers serve as scribes during examinations, and we also provide laptops for those who choose to write exams independently,' he said. Fr Dr Sagayaraj, correspondent of ALC, reaffirmed the institution's commitment to supporting students with all forms of disabilities through accessible infrastructure and financial aid. Fr Dr Kishore, principal of ALC, emphasised, 'No student should be denied education due to financial constraints. Loyola remains deeply committed to inclusive education and takes pride in our excellent placement and higher education record for students with disabilities.' For any assistance, visually or physically challenged students can contact Aksha at 94916 71797.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New coaching programme opens doors to government jobs for visually impaired students
In a step toward inclusive education and employment, Help the Blind Foundation (HTBF), in collaboration with Veranda Race, has launched a coaching initiative aimed at preparing visually impaired students for government job exams. The first batch of 40 students began their 8-week intensive training on April 30, 2025. The programme is being delivered in a hybrid model — both online and in person — from centres in Chennai and Madurai. A press release said that the programme combines HTBF's extensive experience in empowering visually impaired youth through education and mobility support with Veranda Race's expertise in competitive exam coaching. The initiative primarily targets students from economically disadvantaged families, many of whom relocate to cities to access better education and support networks. The coaching is part of HTBF's broader Education, Mobility, and Employability Training (EMET) programme, which also offers life skills, mobility training, and career readiness support. 'Competitive exams are a major gateway to employment, and this partnership helps remove the barriers that visually impaired students often face,' a spokesperson of HTBF was quoted as saying in the release. By providing tailored coaching and support, the HTBF-Veranda Race collaboration aims to create a more level playing field for visually impaired candidates and promote a more inclusive workforce.
