3D for Accessibility

Project Wings to Dreams 2024-2025

Blindfold Test of 3D Models; Parts of Leaf, Nucleus of Cell & Constellation - 2025

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 "

Assessment of Accessibility & Spatial Understanding of Namuna Machindra School - 2024

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

Hike to Champadevi - 2024

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

Workshop of 3D Fraction Model, Chemical Reaction and Modular Stylus at Laboratory School - 2024

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.

Inauguration of 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar - 2024

On 3rd December, 2024 - Tuesday, very first accessible 3D Maqueta of St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu in Nepal was inaugurated in the auspicious occasion of St. Xavier's Day along with International Day of Persons with Disabilities by reverent Father Principal Dr. Augustine Thomas, S.J and Mr. Yogendra Shakya owner of Ace Hotels and Resorts. The Maqueta is inclusive in nature which serves diverse background of users with and without visual disabilities with impressive features like 3D and tactile touch to indicate the architecture, braille labeling to indicate different location, and QR code to provide guidance to independent navigation throughout the premises. It is design by Intern Architect for Accessibility (2023/24) of Chain For Change Ms. Valeria Muller Tofiño as a part of Project Wings to Dreams; 3D for Accessibility. Along with that, our Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024 - 2025) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva and Intern Design Instructor (2024 - 2025) Ms. Gala

Preparation for Developing 3D Maqueta of Namuna Machindra School - 2024

On 28th November, 2024, Intern Architect for Accessibility, (2024/25) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva with support from Mr. Karmendra Shrestha took the measurement of all the buildings and premises of Namuna Machindra School, Lagenkhel, Lalitpur to develop a 3D Maqueta and tactile map. Developing the 3D Maqueta of Namuna Machindra School will help students with visual disabilities understand the layout, including paths, ramps, and staircases within its buildings and premises. A 3D tactile map will provide detailed insights into interior spaces, highlighting navigation paths and connections between floors. The Intern Architect also brought a prototype of 3D Maqueta of the school to observe how students with visual disabilities would respond. They also showed it to the Blind Section In charge to get more idea and information that is required for developing the Maqueta.

Workshop of 3D Geometrical Board, Parts of Brain, Map of Nepal and Modular Stylus at Namuna Machindra School - 2024

On 28th November, 2024, Intern Design Instructor (2024/25), Gala Cervera and other officers and executives of Chain For Change conducted a workshop at Namuna Machindra School, Lagankhel, featuring the 3D Geometrical Board, Parts of Brain, Map of Nepal and Modular Stylus. The session was designed to help students with visual disabilities grasp basic geometric concepts using a 3D geometric board. It also introduced them to the different parts of the brain and helped them explore the shape, size, and provinces of Nepal through a 3D map. To assess the learning growth of the participants and effectiveness of the 3D models, we use different modality of administrating pre and post tests. We used clay to create two additional 3D models to see how they improve understanding of a subject. Participants with visual disabilities showed significant improvement in their understanding after interacting with the 3D models compared to their initial knowledge. The models included the shape of the brain

Workshop of 3D Geometrical Board at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar - 2024

On 28th October, 2024 and 8th November, 2024, Intern Design Instructor (2024/25), Gala Cervera and other officers and executives of Chain For Change conducted 2 consecutive workshops about 3D geometrical board designed for students with visual disabilities. In these workshops, participants with visual disabilities from Laboratory Secondary School, Kirtipur participated. The workshop aimed to teach basic geometric concepts and guide students in using the model effectively. The impact of the board was assessed using pre and post-tests. The pre-test results showed limited knowledge, with the highest score being 3 out of 10. After engaging with the model, all participants improved their performance, with the top score rising to 6 out of 10 and an average improvement of 15%. Feedback from students was positive, with two participants rating the model 4 out of 5. They appreciated its interactive features, though one student suggested incorporating pre-built shapes for ease of use. The wor

Workshop on Accessible Navigation Testing at St. Xavier's College - 2024

On 28th October, 2024, a Workshop on Accessible Navigation Testing at St. Xavier's College was carried out by Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024/25) Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva with support from Executives and Officers of Chain For Change under the Project Wings to Dreams. The event aimed to evaluate the accessibility of navigation tools such as signboards, the Chain for Change mobile app, and Braille labels in lifts. A diverse group of participants, including individuals with blindness, low vision, and those with normal vision, attended the workshop to provide their feedback. Notably, participants with visual disabilities shared perceptions on using tools like Blister tactile pavement, with 100% affirming their utility in enhancing mobility and confidence within the college campus. The workshop emphasized two navigation methods—guided and independent navigation. In guided navigation, participants used white canes while relying on verbal instructions to reach their destination

Installation of filament 3D printer and First printing of 3D filament model

On 28th September, 2024, our Intern Design Instructor (2024/25) Ms. Gala Cervera installed filament 3D printer at our office and successfully printed a 3D Regional map of Nepal depicting Mountains, Hills and Terai regions. The 3D model was design by her. This is our very first model printed with our filament printer.

Workshop on Phases of the Moon - 2024

On 23rd September, 2024, Chain For Change carried out a workshop about Phases of the Moon to 9 students with visual disabilities studying in Grade 5 to 8 of Namuna Machindra School, Lagenkhel, Lalitpur. Our Research and Quality Assurance Officer Mr. Karmendra Shrestha led the workshop with the support from 2 of the officers Mr. Sangam Khadka and Sambek Shahi along with some of the project members (2024/25). Even our international interns (2024/25) took a part and supported them in conducting different activities. At first, they administered the pre-assessment to map the knowledge of the students. Then, they taught the concept and later use the 3D models to make students with visual disabilities develop the clear mental image of the topic. After the event, post-assessment was also administered to record the efficacy of their learning from the workshop.

Workshop on Braille Script - September 2024

On September 16, 2024 - Monday, Chain For Change successfully conducted a workshop about braille script to the remaining 9 project members at its Resource Centre for Accessible Facilities, St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu. This session was facilitated by the Founder & President of CFC Mr. Abhishek Shahi along with the support of Secretary of CFC Ms. Deepika Shahi and officers Mr. Karmendra Prakash Shrestha and Sambek Shahi. The project members learn about the history and origin of braille, learn about slate and stylus, read and write braille in English and Nepali and also carry out some basic numerical calculation. They also learned about the concept of braille contraction and Nemeth braille system.

Inclusive Dance Workshop - 2024

On 13th September, 2024 - Friday, Chain For Chane conducted an Inclusive Dance Workshop for project members of first and second batches of Project Wings to Dreams. The workshop was facilitated by two of the project members Garima Shakya and Aachal Bhatta. They choreographed a song where duos danced. The special thing about this workshop was one of the partner was blindfolded and the other was not. The partner of blindfolded pair had to teach the steps as according to the beat. All the project members celebrated and enjoyed the session. They also got to see the world in a new prospective after the completion of this workshop.

Workshop on Atomic Structure - 2024

On 12th September, 2024 - Thursday, Chain For Change carried out a workshop about Atomic Structure to 12 students with visual disabilities studying in Grade 5 to 9 of Namuna Machindra School, Lagenkhel, Lalitpur. Our officers Mr. Sangam Khadka and Sambek Shahi led the workshop with the support from some of the project members (2024/25). Even our international interns (2024/25) took a part and supported them in conducting different activities. At first, they administered the pre-assessment to map the knowledge of the students. Then, they taught the concept and later use the 3D models to make students with visual disabilities develop the clear mental image of the topic. After the event, post-assessment was also administered to record the efficacy of their learning from the workshop.

Interaction & Project Orientation Event to International Interns and Exchange Teachers - 2024

On 5th September, 2024, Chain For Change carried out an Interaction and Project Orientation event to update international interns and exchange teachers about the advancement and development with the project activities. Our Co-Founder and Treasurer Ms. Sanjiya Shrestha welcomed everyone and explained about the history of the project. In the event, Co-founder and Secretary of CFC Ms. Deepika Shahi officially welcomed our international interns Ms. Gala Cervera Meroño and Ms. Katherine Gumiel Silva from Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain with our organizational batches. Ms. Gala will serve as Intern Design Instructor (2024 - 2025) whereas, Ms. Katherine will serve as Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024 - 2025) in the project. Along with that, two of the Exchange Teachers Er. Rajan Karmacharya and Mrs. Kamil Prajapati were also introduced to the project members and officers who will be representing St. Xavier's College, Maitighar in October, 2024 at Universitat Politècnica

Installation of Accessible Signboards & Braille Labels in Lift at St. Xavier's College

On September 1, 2024 - Sunday, Chain For Change - CFC has completed installing braille labeling at the lift to indicate the buttons and 6 accessible signboards at St. Xavier's College, Maitighar, Kathmandu as a part of making this institution accessible and inclusive. Installation of 6 Accessible Sign Boards in St. Xavier's College, Maitighar for In-door Navigation We have installed 6 accessible sign boards in different parts of our college that would indicate Female and Male Toilets, Lift, Stairs, Canteen and Resource Center for Accessible Facilities. These sign boards contains braille and QR code that would give guided audio description for in-door navigation to persons with visual disabilities. One can scan the QR code by using our QR scanner of Chain For Change app or camera of the mobile phone to get guided description to any of the 6 location mentioned in the accessible signboards installed at the college. We are testing the efficacy of the accessible signboards and as we advan

Design Classes for Non-Computer Team - 2024

On 18th July, 2024, project members (2024/25) from the non-computer team started their design classes. Karmendra Shrestha - Research & Quality Assurance Officer led this part. He guided and instructed the non-computer team to make proper research and write a concept paper. With the support of Joon Shakya - IT & Creative Specialist, they gave orientation to use Chain For Change mobile application. Along with this, the non-computer team are involved in different classes and workshops where they exercise on brain storming, creativity and developing models with locally available resources. After the arrival of our Intern Design Instructor (2024/25) Gala Cervera, she has been guiding and instructing our project members to design and develop accessible 3D models using locally available resources.

Design Classes for Computer Team - 2024

On 4th June, 2024, our project members (2024/25) who are the part of the Computer team started their design classes. In these classes, they learn about using 3D software to design a model, use 3D printers, use CFC mobile application, research and develop concept papers, etc. As per the learning from our last years' experience, we decided to teach our project members of (2024/25) to learn 3D design software before our international intern arrive to Nepal. Our IT & Creative Specialist - Joon Shakya led this initiation. Karmendra Shrestha - Research and Quality Assurance Officer, carried out a session to guide the computer team to research and write a concept paper. Aayush Shrestha - Project Member (2023/24) oriented the new computer team about the 3D designing. Joon also coordinated an online workshop with his friend Christopher who was making accessible 3D models and board games to persons with visual disabilities in USA. One of our volunteers - Sashwot Mishra contributed to the p

Workshop on Braille Script - May 2024

On 1st May, 2024, members of Project Wings to Dreams participated in Workshop to learn and understand Braille Script. This session was facilitated by Sabitri Paudel along with the support from Samjhana Rijal and Ashmita Sainju. The project members learn to write basic braille script on English and Nepali language using Slate and Stylus. They also learn to write simple mathematical numbers and calculation.

Orientation about Disability and Project Wings to Dreams - 2024

On 23rd and 24th April, 2024, an orientation event was conducted to familiarize the new cycle of members of Project Wings to Dreams about its goals, activities, impacts, and challenges along with fun and learn games and interaction. It also aimed to provide understanding about disability and blindness and help them realize the significance of their roles and contribution. Alike always, the majestic duo Sangam Khadka and Sanskriti Pokharel welcomed and open the session. Cofounder and Treasurer Sanjiya Shrestha educated the participants about disabilities, its types and correct terms to address the community. Then, 10 project members were awarded with certificate stating their successful tenure. Among them, 8 of them were promoted as mentor and inducted into CFC"s members giving different roles and responsibilities. Then, Founder and President Abhishek Shahi explained about project goals and history. Then, Karmendra Shrestha explained how he worked to conceptualize, design and make a

Dedicated Team Members

Meet Gala Cervera Meroño - Intern Design Instructor, an integral member of the Project Wings to Dreams team, captured in this portrait.

Gala Cervera Meroño

Intern Design Instructor (2024 - 2025)

In this portrait, we introduce Katherine Gumiel Silva, an Intern Architect for Accessibility to Project Wings to Dreams.

Katherine Gumiel Silva

Intern Architect for Accessibility (2024 - 2025)

In this portrait, we introduce Garima Shakya, a key contributor to Project Wings to Dreams.

Garima Shakya

Computer Team

A portrait featuring Supreme Khadka a valued member of the Project Wings to Dreams.

Supreme Khadka

Computer Team

Smriti Pant, an essential part of Project Wings to Dreams, is depicted in this portrait.

Smriti Pant

Computer Team

This portrait presents Rayan Karki, a committed member of the Project Wings to Dreams team.

Rayan Karki

Computer Team

In this portrait, we introduce Aakash Shrestha, a key contributor to Project Wings to Dreams.

Aakash Shrestha

Computer Team

Meet Pralov Malla, an integral member of the Project Wings to Dreams team, captured in this portrait.

Pralov Malla

Computer Team

A portrait featuring Swoyesh Shrestha a valued member of the Project Wings to Dreams.

Swoyesh Shrestha

Computer Team

This portrait presents Rochak Khatiwada, a committed member of the Project Wings to Dreams team.

Rochak Khatiwada

Computer Team

Bhumika Shrestha, an essential part of Project Wings to Dreams, is depicted in this portrait.

Bhumika Shrestha

Non-computer Team

A portrait featuring Aadesh Thapa a valued member of the Project Wings to Dreams.

Aadesh Thapa

Non-computer Team

In this portrait, we introduce Sanskriti Ghimire Khatri, a key contributor to Project Wings to Dreams.

Sanskriti Ghimire Khatri

Non-computer Team

Anisha Roka, an essential part of Project Wings to Dreams, is depicted in this portrait.

Anisha Roka

Non-computer Team

In this portrait, we introduce Aachal Bhatta, a key contributor to Project Wings to Dreams.

Aachal Bhatta

Non-computer Team

Meet Puspa Kala Rai, an integral member of the Project Wings to Dreams team, captured in this portrait.

Puspa Kala Rai

Non-computer Team

Sampada Rai, an essential part of Project Wings to Dreams, is depicted in this portrait.

Sampada Rai

Non-computer Team

A portrait featuring Ashwini Kayastha a valued member of the Project Wings to Dreams.

Ashwini Kayastha

Non-computer Team

This portrait presents Bipin Pandey, a committed member of the Project Wings to Dreams team.

Bipin Pandey

Non-computer Team