This centre, for visually challenged persons (VCPs), is supported by individuals, Trusts and Corporates. It is technologically equipped with various screen readers, screen magnifiers, text to speech converters, tactile graphical creation systems, Braille machines, et al. The XRCVC is involved with:

• Student Activities: Student training (computer, mobility and Braille) and volunteer co-ordination.

• Social Advocacy: Addressing accessibility issues of VCPs atlocal, regional and national levels.

• Awareness Generation on the lives of persons with disability among all stakeholders and people at large.

Dr. Sam Taraporevala is the moving force behind the Centre (website

www.xrcvc.org).