Who we are

RLF is an outcome of 4 years of research at the Centre of Excellence in Tactile Graphics(CoETG), sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, (MeitY) Government of India. Our goal is to provide high-quality, affordable learning, and support materials with tactile diagrams for visually impaired learners. RLF converts textbooks, manuals, and resource books into an accessible format that the visually impaired student can easily read and understand diagrams which otherwise is missing from the material available currently. Our priority is to make Science and Mathematics diagrams accessible and enable students with visual impairment to pursue a career of their choice.

Our Vision

An inclusive society for all where persons with visual impairment have equal opportunities to maximise their potential.

Our Mission

Empowerment of persons with visual impairment by developing and providing solutions for inclusion in society with a focus on education, mobility, and independent living.

A infographic saying 99% of the visually impaired student drop science and math where illustrations are necessary

Need and Motivation

15 lakh visually impaired students in India lack equitable access to education, particularly due to the unavailability of accessible resources. Books have text accessible in Braille and audio but diagrams are eliminated. Lack of accessible necessary elements for conceptual understanding, in higher education limits their career options.

A process showing how the conversion of images looks like in tactile format.

Solution

We have developed an innovative process to design and produce raised diagrams that students can touch and understand. We create tactile books where the printed diagrams are converted into raised (2.5D) format that can be understood via touch. These tools help students to understand basic concepts of different shapes and objects in science, mathematics and geography.
RLF’s products alleviate the burden on educators, by reducing time spent on creating handmade diagrams, focussing more on teaching, and enhancing the overall educational experience for students. 

Impact

2018 – 2024

75,000+

Books & aids disseminated

12,000+

Unique diagrams converted

diagram

12,50,000+

Diagrams produced

75+

Book titles

10+

Aids

20,000+

Beneficiaries

7,500+

Students reached

250+

Schools reached

25,000+

Pages digitally accessible

20+

States covered

Our Team

Meet our Mentors

Portrait of Professor M. Bala

Mentor

Prof. M. Balakrishnan

Portrait of Professor P.V.M. Rao

Mentor

Prof. P.V.M Rao

Portrait of Dipender Manocha

Mentor

Dipender Manocha

Portrait of Doctor Piyush Chanana

Mentor

Dr. Piyush Chanana

Core Team Members

Our Alumni

Book Launches

Awards

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2019

Selected among the top 10 Assistive Technology startups by NITI Aayog, AIM

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November 2020

Nudge Innovation Grant

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January 2020

BIRAC- Social Alpha Quest for Assistive Technologies – Supported by Mphasis,

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February 2018

Top 10 Startups, IIT Delhi by Alumni Association, IIT Delhi

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October 2020

Nasscom – Innovate for an Accessible India national award with DST and MSJE

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