Empowering Lives•Connecting People•Achieving Potential
"Our mission is to connect blind and visually impaired individuals with opportunities and support systems."
Score Foundation serves as a vital bridge, connecting individuals to existing resources in a streamlined, accessible manner across India.
Our Mission — Our Vision
Creating a world where visual impairment is not a barrier to a fulfilling life.
Mission
To serve as a bridge between the visually impaired community and mainstream society through reliable information, professional counselling, capacity building, and sustained advocacy.
Vision
A society where persons with visual impairment are fully integrated and empowered to lead self-determined lives, with equal access to information, opportunity, and dignity.
Key Statistics
Nearly 50 lakh people in India are completely blind, requiring specialized support systems and adaptive infrastructure.
Additionally, 7 crore people live with some form of visual impairment. Visual Impairment is defined as a vision loss of at least 30%.
The vast majority of affected individuals reside in rural areas where information and access to opportunities are severely limited.
- Higher Risk Amongst Illiterate Population
- Individuals without formal education are 5.6 times more likely to experience blindness, emphasizing how lack of awareness and literacy directly impacts health outcomes and preventative care access.
- Elderly are more vulnerable
- The 80+ age group exhibits the highest prevalence of blindness in the country at 11.6%, highlighting an urgent need for geriatric eye care and age-specific support systems for the oldest demographic.
- Gender Disparity in Vision Loss
- Among the population aged 50 and older, women face a significantly higher risk of blindness (2.31%) compared to men (1.67%), due to systemic barriers in accessing timely medical diagnosis and affordable treatment.
- Significant Workforce Inclusion Gap
- Despite their immense potential, people with visual disabilities constitute a mere 0.4% of India's total workforce, revealing a stark socio-economic gap that prevents millions from achieving financial independence.
Source: The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey (2015–2019) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Achieving Excellence
A few examples of what is possible when potential is nurtured with opportunity.
Dr. Charudatta Jadhav
Accessibility Research Leader
Principal Scientist at TCS and National Award recipient, leading pioneering work in accessibility and inclusive design to empower people with disabilities.
Sagar Patil
Blind Entrepreneur
A visually impaired entrepreneur who has carved his own path in business, promoting inclusion through innovation and mentoring aspiring leaders.
Beno Zephine
First 100% Blind IFS Officer
Made history as India’s first completely blind Indian Foreign Service officer, overcoming barriers to represent the nation on the global stage.
Himanshi Rathi
Asian Para Games Medalist
First Indian woman to win a chess medal at the Asian Para Games despite total blindness, proving resilience can conquer any challenge.
Chhonzin Angmo
Everest Climber
First visually challenged woman from India to climb Mount Everest, proving no summit is too high when one possesses the courage to dream.
Project Eyeway
Project Eyeway is our flagship platform assisting blind and visually impaired individuals. Our National Helpdesk is staffed by trained visually impaired counsellors who offer empathy and practical solutions.
Our Services
Six integrated verticals driving systemic change for the visually impaired community.
Become a Partner in Progress
Score Foundation fulfills its objectives through strategic partnerships. Join us in creating pathways for education, employment, and community engagement.