Augmentative and Alternative Communication at Vidya Sagar

The film opens with Poonam Natarajan, the founder of Vidya Sagar, sharing her journey in creating accessible communication tools for non-verbal students of Vidya Sagar. From collaborating with technology institutes like IIT Madras to the development of groundbreaking devices like “Awaz” and “Aditi”, Poonam highlights the incredible advancements that have given a voice to many.

We then meet Prahalad, a student with cerebral palsy, who communicates using the AVAZ app with Ritika Sahni, the Founder Trustee of NGO Trinayani. and see how AAC has transformed Prahalad’s ability to express himself, both at home and in school.

Srikala, his mother, then speaks candidly about the challenges her son faces, particularly with spelling, but also celebrates the profound difference that these communication tools have made in his life.