Every student deserves equal access to education. For years, visually impaired students studying under the Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) faced steep hurdles accessing learning materials in usable digital formats. Urdu-medium textbooks, in particular, were nearly impossible to find in screen-reader-compatible formats, forcing students to rely heavily on volunteers or simply go without equal learning opportunities. That barrier is now being dismantled.
Through the dedicated efforts of the Jammu & Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHCA), JKBOSE textbooks—including previously unavailable Urdu-medium materials—are now live on Bookshare, the world’s largest online accessible library for individuals with print disabilities.
Transforming How Students Learn
By hosting these materials on Bookshare, students with blindness, low vision, dyslexia, or other reading difficulties can read, learn, and excel using tools tailored to their needs, including:
- Screen readers
- Text-to-speech (TTS) engines
- Refreshable Braille displays
With Bookshare offering resources across more than 40 languages, students in Jammu and Kashmir can now study independently, learn at their own pace, and participate fully in their academic journeys.
Special Acknowledgment: This content creation initiative was generously sponsored by mjunction ltd., Kolkata.
About JKHCA
The Jammu & Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHCA) is a registered non-profit organization based in Srinagar. JKHCA is dedicated to advancing the rights, dignity, inclusion, and independence of persons with disabilities across the region.
Our core impact areas include:
- Inclusive Education & Digital Accessibility: Bridging technology gaps for students.
- Skill Development & Vocational Training: Building employment pathways.
- Disability Rights & Advocacy: Driving systemic and legal inclusion.
- Community Outreach & Support Services: Providing direct assistance, including food and temporary lodging in Srinagar, for individuals visiting the city for medical care or education.
How to Access Books & Get in Touch
If you are a student, parent, teacher, or school administrator looking to access these digital textbooks—or if you want to request additional titles to be made accessible—please reach out to our team:
- Phone / WhatsApp: 9086000399 | 9697050954
- Email: handicapedarb@gmail.com
- Address: J&K Handicapped Association, Nowpora, Daulat Abad, Near Masjid Shareef, Srinagar, J&K (190001 / 190003)
- Social Media: Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @JKHandicappedAssociation
Accessible education is not a privilege—it is a right. Every accessible book brings us one step closer to an environment where no student is left behind.