The barrier isn't
ability.
It's access.
Everyone Deserves to Be Heard
LearnABLE connects blind and visually impaired students with trained volunteers — delivering accessible, audio-first education that builds real confidence and independence.
Why we started LearnABLE
LearnABLE was founded by Mehek Jain and Yashraj with a single, powerful belief: blind students are not limited by ability — they are limited by systems that were never designed for them.
India's classrooms rely heavily on visual teaching — whiteboards, diagrams, projected slides. For a visually impaired student, this isn't just inconvenient. It's exclusionary. We built LearnABLE to change that, training volunteers to teach through clear verbal explanation, interactive discussion, step-by-step breakdowns, and audio-based learning.
Mehek Jain
Co-Founder
- 16 year old student at CHIREC International
- Published 3 poetry books — A Century of Silence, Echoes of the Soul, and Inside the Mind of a Teenage Girl
- Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper
- Head of content at 3 NGOs
- Deputy Literary Head of CHIREC
- Head of Editorial at the nation-wide journalism event, Editorial Summit
- Loves horse-riding, running marathons, writing poetry, and cycling
Yashraj
Co-Founder
- 16 year old student at CHIREC International School
- Published two research papers in the field of Law and Global Affairs
- Deputy Secretary of the school Mock Trial Club
- Selected as the youngest intern at The Geostrata, a youth-led think tank with over 160,000 readers
- Loves working out, football, reading, and astrophotography
"The problem is not the student. The problem is a teaching system that has never asked how a blind student learns best — and we are here to change that."
Built for the way blind students learn
Our volunteers are trained to move away from visual-first pedagogy and replace it with rich, accessible, multi-sensory learning designed around each student.
Verbal Explanation
Every concept is communicated through clear, precise spoken language — no reliance on pointing to diagrams or saying "look at this."
Audio-Based Learning
Lessons are structured around listening, recall, and verbal response — channels that blind learners use naturally and powerfully.
Interactive Discussion
We use Socratic methods, real conversation, and active engagement — fostering genuine comprehension rather than passive absorption.
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Complex topics are deconstructed into layered, logical sequences — making subjects like math and science accessible without visual aids.
Learning in Levels
LearnABLE runs structured batches across three levels — each designed to meet students where they are and progressively build their skills, confidence, and independence.
Foundational English and communication skills — building vocabulary, comprehension, and verbal fluency from the ground up.
Taught by
- Hansini Dantuluri
- Meghna Daka
- Anika Kanumuri
- Laavanya Parambath
By the end, students can hold simple conversations in English, understand everyday vocabulary, and express basic ideas verbally with growing confidence.
Expanding core skills with more complex reading, structured discussions, and expressive communication for growing learners.
Taught by
- Aishwarya Vijay
- Nithika Jampana
By the end, students can construct grammatically correct sentences, engage in structured discussions, and read and respond to moderately complex passages.
Deep-dive academic enrichment, critical thinking, and debate — preparing students for higher learning and civic participation.
Taught by the Founders
- Mehek Jain
- Yashraj Patnaik
By the end, students can participate in debates, critically analyse texts, communicate fluently in academic and civic contexts, and present arguments independently.
How it works
Simple steps to get involved — whether you're enrolling a student or joining as a volunteer.
Reach Out
Fill out our contact form or email learnable2026@gmail.com. Tell us a bit about your child and where they're at.
Brief Assessment
We have a short, informal conversation to understand your child's English level. No test — just a friendly chat.
Start Learning
Your child is placed in the right batch — Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced — and weekly sessions begin.
Express Interest
Fill out the contact form and mention the role you'd like — tutor, communication coach, content creator, or policy researcher.
Volunteer Training
A short orientation led by the founders — you'll learn audio-first pedagogy and how to teach without visual aids.
Start Teaching
Get paired with a batch and begin your first session. One hour a week — and a real difference in a student's life.
Numbers that represent real students
Each number is a blind student who now has a structured, accessible learning experience designed specifically for the way they learn.
Blind & visually impaired learners
Trained youth educators
Founded & run by young people
India's first — Now Live ↗
I improved my communication skills
The debates and discussions are very fun
The classes are interesting
I learn and have fun
I learnt correct sentence structures
Beyond the Classroom
We don't just teach content — we build confidence and independence in learners navigating education systems designed without them in mind.
A Growing Movement
From a grassroots initiative, LearnABLE is expanding its reach — supporting more students, onboarding more volunteers, and deepening community impact across India.
Where Change Happens
From classrooms to communities — every event we run brings us one step closer to a world where every voice is heard.
KATHA — A Food Fundraiser
What started as an idea became one of our most energising days yet. Our volunteers ran a full food stall at CHIREC International School, serving homemade food to hundreds of students and staff — all in the name of a cause. Every rupee raised goes directly towards building accessible learning tools, supporting our students at Devnar School for the Blind, and bringing our vision of an India where the visually impaired can speak for themselves, one step closer to reality.
India's First.
Youth-Led Blind Public Policy Forum.
For the first time in India's history, blind youth are not just subjects of policy — they are its architects. The forum is live and open to all.
Visit the Policy Forum →Policy Made By
Blind Youth, Not About Them
For decades, disability policy in India has been made about blind people — not with them, and almost never by them.
LearnABLE's Policy Forum changes that. It brings together blind youth leaders, policymakers, and educators to drive real, systemic change in how India's schools, institutions, and public spaces address accessibility.
This is not consultation. This is leadership.
Accessibility Advocacy
Pushing for accessible textbooks, assistive technology, and inclusive infrastructure in Indian schools and public institutions.
Youth Leadership
Centering blind youth as decision-makers and advocates — not just beneficiaries — in conversations about disability and education policy.
Systemic Change
Working to influence education and disability legislation so inclusive design becomes the default, not the exception.
Awareness & Education
Raising public awareness about the real barriers blind students face through research, storytelling, and community engagement.
Get Involved
Are you a blind youth leader, educator, disability advocate, or policymaker? The forum needs voices like yours — reach out and be part of history.
Join as a Policy ResearcherYour voice can open
worlds for blind students
We're looking for passionate young people willing to commit time, show up consistently, and learn how to teach in ways that truly serve blind learners. No prior experience required — just empathy, reliability, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
Everything you need to know
Whether you're a parent, a prospective volunteer, or a potential partner — here are answers to the questions we hear most.
For Parents & Families
For Prospective Volunteers
For Partners, Collaborators & Press
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Let's build something
together
Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, join the policy forum, or just learn more — we'd love to hear from you.