Karna Vidya Foundation

Aims to empower individuals with visual impairment through employment opportunities, embodying the organization's primary vision and mission

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Training Courses for Student / Job Seekers with Visual Impairments

    District
    District

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    Customer Care Executive Training: Empowering job seekers with essential employability skills for roles in customer care executive positions.
    Data Entry Operator (DEO) Training: Equipping job seekers with employability skill sets tailored for Data Entry Operator roles.
    Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Visual Impairment: Providing school and college students with visual impairment access to academic materials through technology.
    STEM Education for Visual Impairment (Science, Technology, English, Mathematics): Empowering 6th to 8th-grade students with visual impairment to access academic materials using technology in STEM subjects.
    Advanced Programming for Visual Impairment: Enabling school students with visual impairment to access academic materials using advanced programming technologies.
    Competitive Examination Preparatory Course (CEPC) for Visual Impairment: Building confidence and preparing job seekers with visual impairment to appear in government exams with competence

  • STEM Education For Visually Impaired

    Promote and provide training to students with visual impairment in the subjects of Math and Science, utilizing assistive devices, alternate modes, and other accessible materials.
    Objectives:
    1. Empower visually impaired individuals to pursue higher education in Math and Science.
    2. Enhance understanding of the principles of Science and Math in everyday activities.
    Training Details:
    • Training Days: Weekends
    • Mode of Training: Online and Offline
    • Participation from 3rd standard students and onwards.
    • Course Content: Concepts aligned with school textbooks from state and central boards.
    The aim is to foster a positive learning environment in Science and Math for students with visual impairment.

  • Office Automation / Information Communication Technology (ICT)

    District
    District

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    Candidates with visual impairment holding a graduation degree or an equivalent diploma (considered on an exceptional basis) are eligible to apply. The age limit for applicants is 35 years or below. Only visually impaired individuals who can commit full-time for the entire course and subsequent employment should apply.
    Objective: The program aims to empower visually impaired individuals with office automation skills for efficient handling of academic and office-related tasks. It also seeks to enhance logical, analytical, and management skills.

  • Basic Computer Application – Education (BCA)

    District
    District

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    Individuals with visual impairment holding a graduation degree or an equivalent diploma (considered on an exceptional basis) are eligible to apply. School and college students are also welcome to join. Only visually impaired individuals who can dedicate their full time to the entire course and subsequent employment should apply.
    Course Contents:
    1. Life skills – Social competencies, overcoming disability, managing conflicts, effective work habits, etc.
    2. Computers – Basic computer concepts, MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
    3. Internet – Browsing, mailing, and data sourcing
    4. Assistive Technology/Devices
    5. Miscellaneous concepts – Scanning and reading, printing documents, physical connections of the computer, troubleshooting, etc.

Leadership Team

  • K Raghuram

    Honorable Secretary

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTK8903A

  • Registration Number

    42/IV/2016

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AACTK8903AF20211

  • 12A

    AACTK8903AE20211

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1999

Impact

15000+ beneficiaries visual impairment. 80 visually impaired in IT, ITES, banks etc.

Vision and Mission

The primary vision and mission of the organization is empowerment through employment for persons with visual impairment, aiming to create awareness, provide effective training, and offer counseling to overcome psychological challenges.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Ground Floor, RR Tower III, TVK Industrial Estate Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Chennai

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management