Project Wings to Dreams

An initiation by Chain For Change - CFC in collaboration with Expedición Solidaria, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain and St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu under the project "Wings to Dreams". Establishing Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities and integrating it in education system is CFC's mega project to overcome the graphical challenges faced by persons with visual disabilities. There are subjects in curriculum having diagram and graphical content which are understood only through visual cues or perception. This causes more than 90% of the published materials in the world inaccessible to persons with visual disabilities states World Blind Union. This is why, we need your attention and support in any way possible. Chain For Change has received the 3D printer with the support from Expedición Solidaria and has inaugurated the Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu on 17th March, 2023. A dedicated course has alre

On 4th May, 2024, members of Chain For Change working in the Project Wings to Dreams carried out an interactive session to the fellows of Women Leaders in Technology at Prime College, Khusibu. The session was focused to help the WLiT team understand about the project, its goals, activities, and impact along with their contribution to the community that we are serving. It began with the presentation from our Co-founder & Treasurer Sanjiya Shrestha explaining about disabilities and its types. Then, the Founder & President Abhishek Shahi briefed about the project journey and goals. Khushi Subedi explained about the trip that the group had in their design classes and workshop. Karmendra Shrestha shared how an individual conceptualized and made 3D models using locally available resources. Romee Jijicha explained the challenges that the team faced during the process. Joon Shakya - IT & Creative Specialists gave demonstration of CFC website and App along with the involvement of designing

On 18th March, 2024, members of Project Wings to Dreams gave presentation to the representative of St. Claret College, Bangalore, India where they shared about the project, its goals, activities, impact and challenges along with fun games and interaction. There were 2 teaching faculties and 8 students who attended this session. One of the project members, Sanskriti Pokharel welcomed and open the presentation with her moderating skills. Sangam Khadka shared about the project goals and the journey of collaboration between Chain For Change, St. Xavier's College, Universitat Politècnica de València and Expedición Solidaria,. Karmendra Shrestha presented about the CFC application and its features along with 3D designing team to the participants and Khushi Subedi explained about the journey that an individual had gone through as a project member in designing and making 3D models and working as a team to carry out workshops in schools to support children with visual disabilities. Srijan

On 9th March, 2024, members of Project Wings to Dreams carried out an interactive presentation to the Alumni of St. Xavier"s College in 16th Chiyaguff session. There were 35 attendees in the event who learned about Project Wings to Dreams, its goals, activities, impact and challenges along with fun games to understand and empathize about blindness. Project members Sangam Khadka and Sanskriti Pokharel moderated the session with their dramatic and emotional hosting skills. Founder and President of CFC Abhishek Shahi and Co-founder and Treasurer Sanjiya Shrestha shared about Chain For Change"s journey and the conceptualization of project and its goals. Project Lead, Joon Shakya who made CFC app and became a part of 3D design team showcased about the features of application via smart board. Likewise, Project Secretary Karmendra Shrestha presented about how each project members individually researched, designed and made accessible 3D models using locally available resources. Khushi Sube

On January 20, 2025, a Blindfold test was administered by the members of "Project Wings to Dreams" to assess the design of tactile 3D models made for students with visual disabilities. The blindfold testing was carried out by three of the non-computer team from BA department, where participants were guided to evaluate models of Parts of Leaf, Nucleus of Cell & Constellation. This session not only highlighted the accessibility of these models but also provided valuable feedback to enhance their design. From difficulties in distinguishing textures to challenges in navigating Braille labeling, the findings revealed areas for improvement, making the models even more user-friendly and effective. The "Nucleus of the Cell" model, designed to educate about the nucleus's importance as the cell's core, was well-received but required adjustments. For example, participants faced challenges with the uneven surfaces and similar textures of the nuclear membrane and nucleoplasm. Meanwhile, the "

On 28th December, 2024, a workshop entitled "Assessment of Accessibility and Spatial Understanding of Namuna Machindra School" was carried out by Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024/25) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva with support from Ms. Garima Shakya under the Project Wings to Dreams. The workshop aimed to assess and improve accessibility and spatial understanding for students with visual disabilities by testing a handmade 3D Maqueta and a 3D tactile map of the school, alongside participative tactile cards. The workshop featured a 3D Maqueta of Namuna Machindra School's buildings and premises made from locally available resources to help students understand the layout, including paths, ramps, and staircases. A 3D tactile map provided detailed insights into interior spaces, highlighting navigation paths and connections between floors. The participative tactile cards, divided into sections for emotional perception, sensory impressions, and activities, allowed students to express the

On 14th December, 2024 - Saturday, members of Chain For Change including some Executives and Officers along with Intern Design Instructor (2024/25) Ms. Gala Cervera went for a hike to Champadevi. It is one of the popular day hikes near Kathmandu, Nepal. Champadevi hills situated at an altitude of 2,278 meters (7,474 feet), offers breathtaking views of the Kathmandu Valley, lush forests, and the gorgeous Himalayan range. Hiking for around 3 and half hours, we reached to the summit, where we found a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Champadevi, with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind. It's not just a viewpoint—it's a place of peace and reflection. As it was a clear day, the views were vivid and spectacular, with mountains like Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and even glimpses of Everest. Our executives, officers and Intern Design Instructor spent their quality time together in the lap of the Champadevi hill. Everyone brought different types of food both cooked and packaged and sh

On 11th December, 2024, Intern Design Instructor (2024/25), Gala Cervera went to Laboratory Secondary School, Kirtipur with the project members from computer team, IT and Creative Specialist, Joon Shakya and our Co-founder and Treasurer, Sanjiya Shrestha to carry out a workshop featuring the 3D Fraction Model, Chemical Reaction and Modular Stylus. The session was designed to help students with visual disabilities grasp basic concepts about fraction and some common chemical equations. The participants were also given a 3D modular stylus to gather their experience and choice of selecting a fitting shape or style to write. To assess the learning growth of the participants and effectiveness of the 3D models, we use different modality of administrating pre and post tests. The positive feedback affirmed the effectiveness of the 3D models in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment, further supporting their potential to enhance accessible education.