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The interactive session, held on 11th March 2026, brought together teaching and non-teaching staff members for a deeply engaging and reflective learning experience aimed at strengthening awareness around accessibility and inclusion on campus.

Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate (HSNC) University, Mumbai, through its Board of Innovation, Incubation, Linkages and Placements (IILP), organised a powerful sensitisation workshop titled “Antar-Chakshu” (the eye within or inner-vision), designed to help participants understand the lived experiences of persons with visual impairment. The interactive session, held on 11^th March 2026, brought together teaching and non-teaching staff members for a deeply engaging and reflective learning experience aimed at strengthening awareness around accessibility and inclusion on campus.

Speaking about the initiative, Vice Chancellor Col. Dr. Hemlata K. Bagla said, “For Universities, inclusion is closely linked to how systems function, from academic delivery to administrative services. Workshops like ’ help staff recognise how small adjustments in communication, guidance and service processes can significantly improve accessibility for persons with visual impairment.” She appreciated the commendable job of the team.

Dr. Rajendra Shinde, Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation, Linkages and Placements (IILP) noted, “The strength of this workshop lies in its experiential format. Rather than simply discussing accessibility, participants experienced situations that visually impaired individuals navigate every day. Such practical engagement makes the learning far more meaningful and encourages staff to think differently about accessibility and support systems on campus.

Accessibility advocate Disha Kapadia leads a guided activity demonstrating sensory perception and orientation techniques for visually impaired individuals. |

The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Ketan Kothari, Managing Consultant (Programmes) at the Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), along with accessibility advocate Ms. Disha Kapadia and their expert team. Drawing on their extensive experience in disability inclusion and accessibility training, the facilitators designed a series of immersive activities that allowed participants to step briefly into the shoes of individuals who navigate the world without sight.