Poona Blind Men's Association

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Events at TTI



25 visually impaired students of Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association visited SRPF on 22nd August 2024. They had a new experience of attending the band, seeing the weapons used by the police and explanation from SRPF police about the usage of it followed by tea. It was a 1st time experience for our students.

Students attending the band at SRPF
Students interacting with SRPF police

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations by Visually impaired students

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with visually impaired students
Visually impaired students celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi

Dhol Tasha By Nadbrahma Group arranged during Ganesh Festival

Dhol tasha by Naadbramha Group during Ganesh Festival.

Celebrated Teachers' Day at TTI with joy and laughter! The students surprised the teachers with spot-on mimicry, songs, and fun props, making the day extra special. Handwritten notes and souvenirs added a personal touch. Grateful for the love!

Teacher's day celebration by visually impaired students - 1
Teacher's day celebration by visually impaired students - 2

Janmashtami Festival celebrated by SPARSH Deafblind unit of The Poona Blind Men's Association along with the young visually impaired students pursuing various advanced computer trainings at the institute. The children were dressed as Krishna and broke the Dahi Handi filled with chocolates.

Group of students from TTI engaging in a team-building activity - 1

Smart Vision Glasses Distribution to 150 Visually Impaired students costing 45 lakhs was held at Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association at Pune on 3rd August 2024. The glasses were sponsored under CSR initiative of Indian Oil Corporation limited IOC, executed by Rotary Club of Madras East and JCBF and implemented by The Poona Blind Men's Association.

Group of students from TTI engaging in a team-building activity - 2

Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association celebrated its Founder's day by organising an Alumni Meet of Visually impaired students trained at Technical Training Institute and employed in the year 2023 to 2024, in various fields. The students came from all over Maharashtra. Total students who attended the event were 48.

Alumni Meet of visually impaired students from across Maharashtra at Technical Training Institute
Visually impaired alumni meeting and interacting at the Founder's Day event

Garba celebration for Dassera at Technical Training Institute. All visually impaired girls celebrated & danced & enjoyed at the event.

Visually impaired girls dancing and celebrating Garba during Dassera at Technical Training Institute

Presentation by SEBI and NSDL officials to all staff and students about financial security, awareness of scams, safe investments, opportunities.

70 Visually impaired students with staff attended the session.

Visually impaired students attending a financial security session by SEBI and NSDL officials

IAAP India Chapter meeting was held on 19th October 2024 at Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture.

HR/Business heads from HSBC, Persistant, VM Ware, Freshworks, Tek Systems, Atos and Sugamya Digital Solutions participated.

20 visually impaired students from Technical Training Institute of The Poona Blind Men's Association along with Centre head, Project Manager and trainer had good discussion and networking for job opportunities in Accessibility field.

Students participating in the IAAP India Chapter meeting

Diwali faral distribution to the students of Technical Training Institute by Innerwheel club.

It was distributed by President of PBMA Rajesh Bhai, Mr Juzer Kabira- Member of Ramtekdi Industrial Association, Kashmira and Innerwheel President and team.

Diwali Faral distribution ceremony at Technical Training Institute by Innerwheel club

Diwali party for SPARSH deafblind unit of The Poona Blind Men's Association.

More than 25 parents and children attended the party.

Diwali party celebration for the SPARSH deafblind unit with children and parents

Celebrations for Diwali at TTI. All the labs were decorated as there was competition for the best decorated lab.

The judges were parents from SPARSH. The best decorated lab was of Basic Computer. All the students and staff participated with full zeal.

Visually impaired students and staff celebrating Diwali at Technical Training Institute
Diwali celebration at TTI, showing decorated labs and students enjoying the event

Diwali Decoration of all the computer labs at Technical Training Institute.

Diwali decoration of computer labs at Technical Training Institute
Visually impaired students and staff participating in Diwali lab decoration competition at TTI


Flash Mob performance at Seasons Mall

Flash Mob at Seasons Mall

Stalls set up by SPARSH children, parents, and staff

Stalls put up by SPARSH children parents and staff

Fun Fair at TTI by SPARSH Deafblind Centre

Fun Fair at TTI by SPARSH deafblind centre of small children

Award ceremony for contribution in training visually impaired students in basic computers

Award for contribution in training the visually impaired students in basic computers

Bajaj CSR team visiting Wadia College for visually impaired students

Bajaj CSR team visit to Wadia college for Programmatic review of computer training supported by them

Corporate visit to HSBC with visually impaired students from Technical Training Institute

Corporate visit to HSBC with visually impaired students

Inauguration of Antarjyoti meet with Braille magazine reading by The Poona Blind Men's Association

Inauguration of Antarjyoti meet_reading magazine in Braille by The Poona Blind Men's Association

MOU signing between Technical Training Institute and Wadia College for training visually impaired college students in basic computers

MOU signing by Technical Training Institute and Wadia college Management for training the visually impaired college students in basic computers at Wadia college

Mrs. Meena Desai distributing ration kits to families of SPARSH deafblind children

Mrs Meena Desai wife of Chairman Mr Nitin Desai of The Poona Blind Men_s Association distributing ration kits to SPARSH deafblind children_s families

Employment head from Technical Training Institute participating in mobility training by Saksham in Delhi

Participation of Employment head from Technical Training Institute in Mobility training by Saksham at Delhi.

Visually impaired students participating in Marathon organized by Adventure Beyond Barriers

Participation of visually impaired students in Marathon arranged by Adventure Beyond Barriers

Sensitization session with business heads at Nasscom

Sensitization of Business heads at Nasscom

Yoga day celebrated with visually impaired students of Technical Training Institute

Yoga day celebrated with visually impaired students of TTI