Making Math Education Inclusive for the Visually Impaired
We're transforming the math classroom to be more inclusive for learners with visual impairments through assistive technologies and AI — and giving teachers the tools and know-how to build inclusive learning environments.
The Accessibility Gap inMath Education
Inaccessibility is realized differently across the different stakeholders in education. Choose a group to see the barriers they face today.
Photo: a learner facing the accessibility gap
- Over 1.4M+ students live with visual impairments.
- A braille machine and talking calculators can cost up to $1,600.
- Traditional instruction is visual and exclusive.
- Reliance on sighted colleagues to read textbooks and learning resources.
- Segregation from sighted peers in learning experiences.
OurSolution
We've built a multi-sided web application offering a solution for learners, teachers, and test centers. Follow the tabs below to know how we address accessibility needs for every group.
Screenshot: accessible calculator for students
- Affordable access to assistive technology tools for learning.
- Collaboration between learners with and without visual impairments through inclusive discussion spaces.
- Independence through inclusive access to learning resources.
Whyus?
Built with the community we serve, and proven in real classrooms.
Co-designed with the VI community
Innovation is co-designed and driven by the visually impaired community, ensuring a truly inclusive solution.
600+ hours of product testing
Refined through extensive testing with learners and teachers with visual impairments.
Validated in classrooms
Piloted and validated with both visually impaired and sighted learners in 4 schools across primary, secondary, and college levels.
Led by the visually impaired
Built and led by people with lived experience of visual impairment.
Flexible & integratable
Integrates with schools, LMSs, and exam centers across curricula and all levels of education.
OurImpact
120
Students and Teachers
4
Schools piloted
40%
Increase in Math performance
Hear from ourstudents and teachers
Testimonials received from our first school pilots in Kenya
The first time I met it, what hit me was just a feeling of hope. Positively, we can easily work out maths despite our challenges.
Grade 9 learner, totally blind
Thika Primary School for the Blind
Because the app is tailored for the visually impaired, they will not feel left out. They will feel included, especially in mathematics. And that inclusion also goes a long way in changing the attitude towards mathematics.
Teacher, 22 years experience
St. Lucy High School for the Blind
The abacus is not accurate. When doing math with a greater figure, the abacus gets full and you cannot get the answer in that case. We need AssistiveMath in class.
Grade 9 learner, totally blind
Thika Primary School for the Blind
Earlysuccess
Built with learners. Validated in classrooms. Backed by partners.
Inclusive Africa Conference Award 2025
Recognized as a leading assistive technology innovation improving the lives and education of person with disabilities in Africa, with UX research and design support in partnership with inABLE.
Backed by Yale Tsai City
Recognized as the most creative and impactful solution to real-world problems- winning the Yale Innovators Prize (Startup Yale 2026), in addition to receiving mentorship and support from Tsai City to grow our impact.
Inclusive Africa Conference 2026
Selected to showcase as an assistive technology innovation accelerating digital accessibility for persons with disabilities in Africa. We were honored to share our work and impact with leaders in assistive technologies and inclusive education across Africa.
Piloted in 4 Schools in Kenya
Tested with 70+ visually impaired learners and 30+ teachers across Thika High School and Primary School for the Visually Impaired, St.Lucy High School, and Likoni High School for the Visually Impaired. We use this feedback to directly improve the product.
Built with Trusted Partners
Built alongside Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa, AT4D Trust, inABLE, and the Head of Special Needs - Ministry of Education, Kenya — supporting school access, testing, and scaling.