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Discover insights on AI-powered accessibility, smart vision technology, and the future of assistive devices.
The CSR head's 20-minute due-diligence checklist for disability-inclusion projects
Before any disability-inclusion project reaches your CSR committee, five questions must have verifiable answers: Schedule VII fit, partner credibility, unit economics, co-branding, and multi-year viability. Here is the checklist, in the order you'll be asked.
What a CSR budget buys in disability inclusion: the itemised breakdown
CSR committees approve units and outcomes, not intentions. Here is the unit of disability-inclusion CSR in India: one funded SMARTON Kit equips one named blind person — and every budget, from a pilot cohort to a multi-state programme, is quoted transparently against that unit.
CSR impact reporting for disability programmes: what your board actually wants
A CSR head isn't buying a product — they're buying a story they can tell the board. Here's what audit-ready impact reporting for a disability-inclusion programme looks like: the quarterly metrics, the annual-report narrative, and the documents your auditor will ask for.
World Sight Day & White Cane Safety Day: a CSR campaign playbook for Indian companies
Every October, two dates put visual impairment on every CSR calendar: World Sight Day (second Thursday of October) and White Cane Safety Day (15 October). Here's how to run a campaign that funds measurable independence — not a token gesture.
Multi-year CSR partnerships vs one-time donations: which delivers more (and reads better)
CSR heads consistently prefer 2–3 year engagements over one-off cheques — better outcomes, better board optics, less annual re-approval friction. Here's the case for multi-year disability-inclusion CSR, and how to structure one with exit gates.
How to set up SMARTON for a newly diagnosed visually impaired individual
A step-by-step guide for families and caregivers: from buying the right SMARTON Kit to the first call with our VI support team — designed for first-time users who need confidence within a week.
RPWD Act 2016: a practical guide for CSR managers choosing assistive technology
A no-jargon walkthrough of how the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 affects your CSR programme — Schedule VII eligibility, documentation, ADIP scheme alignment, and how to pick assistive technology that passes audit.
What is the difference between a screen reader and an accessibility app?
Screen readers and accessibility apps solve different problems — and you need both. Here's what each one does, why the distinction matters, and how SMARTON fits alongside VoiceOver, TalkBack and NVDA.
More articles coming soon. Stay tuned for updates!