A demonstration of an artificial intelligence-powered suitcase, designed to assist visually impaired individuals as a robotic alternative to guide dogs, will be conducted at the Osaka Expo, set to open on Sunday.

The latest model incorporates generative AI technology, enabling it to describe the surrounding environment through voice feedback. Equipped with a built-in camera and sensors, the suitcase can analyze its surroundings and provide real-time guidance to users.

On April 3rd, 2025, the WE4YOU organization is launching "Be My Scribe," an initiative to support visually impaired students in completing their exams, at Jaydev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. 
Here's a summary of the initiative: 

New Delhi, The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released guidelines for admissions to Delhi government-run special schools for entry-level classes and Classes 1 to 9 and 11. According to a circular dated March 6, students from recognized schools will be directly admitted to Classes 6 to 9.

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that visually impaired candidates could not be said to be “not suitable” for judicial service, citing examples of accomplished blind individuals who have excelled and made significant contribution to the field of law.

24-year-old Rakshitha Raju who won gold medals at the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games and competed in Paris paralympics opened up about her journey, prejudices she faced for being blind and her guide runner in an interview with BBC.