American India Foundation welcomes you to

                         Vision Forward:

A discussion on Empowering the Visually Impaired in India

India shoulders the largest burden of global blindness- an estimated 15 million visually impaired people live in India. In addition, there are more than 120 million people with low

vision conditions that cannot be corrected, cured, or treated. What are the challenges facing these people while they struggle to achieve an independent and dignified life for themselves? What are the opportunities we can create for them to develop their talents/skill, which will rightfully empower them as a valuable and contributing member of the society?

Join us to learn what American India Foundation and organizations like EnAble India and Vision Aid are doing to empower persons with visual impairment and transform their lives.

Speakers:

Ramakrishna Raju, Founder & Executive Director- Vision Aid

Syed Ali Rizvi, President- Vision Aid

Vidya Rao, Program Manager, Employment- EnAble India

Shivakumar N, Specialist, Training and Solutions- EnAble India

Date:Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 

Time:12:00-1:30 pm 

Venue:AIF NYC Office, 216E 45th Street, 7th Floor, NY 10017 (Between second and third avenue)

Light lunch and refreshments will be served

To RSVP, please contact Joshua Patel at Joshua.patel@aif.org