Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls
A school where every blind girl shines.
(A unit of hyderabad karnatka disabled welfare society)
Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls
Welcome to Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls
A safe, nurturing space where visually impaired girls are empowered through quality education, life skills, and confidence-building. Here, we focus not just on learning, but on creating independent, self-reliant futures. With vocational training, personal development, and care rooted in dignity and respect, we’re helping every girl grow into her full potential.
Join us on this journey of hope, strength, and transformation.
What we provide
At Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls, we offer a caring and inclusive environment where blind girls grow with confidence. Through personalized education and hands-on learning, we help them build essential life skills and a strong sense of independence. Alongside academics, students receive vocational training and career guidance, opening doors to meaningful work and self-reliance. Our residential care provides not just safety and comfort, but also access to healthcare, personal support, and a community where every child can truly thrive.
Holistic Education & Life Skills
At our school, learning is designed to build confidence and real-world skills. We offer computer education using assistive technology like screen readers such as JAWS and NVDA, helping visually impaired students navigate the digital world with ease. students explore technology in our fully equipped computer lab and continue practicing on laptops after school. A Braille library supports their love for reading, while daily life skills encourage independence, purpose, and self-belief.
Vocational Training
Under the “Learn & Earn” initiative, skilled artisans train our students in crafting, bags, foot mats, candles, and chair caning—hands-on skills that build independence and open doors to self-employment. A small stipend further boosts their confidence and sense of self-worth. Also Yoga brings peace and balance to their daily routine, while music opens a space for emotion, creativity, and connection. Whether through melody or mindful movement, every day offers a chance to grow stronger, inside and out.
Safe Stay & Support
At Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School, every corner is designed with care and concern. With wardens and a dedicated lady guard on duty at night, our girls are never alone. Knowing they can’t see, we’ve installed railings throughout the building and provided ramps for easy, safe movement—making sure they feel protected, supported, and at home. In addition, we offer regular health checkups, ensuring the physical well-being of each student.
Admissions Open for 2025–26
Ambubai School for Blind Girls is now accepting admissions for the upcoming academic year. We invite you to give your child the invaluable gift of inclusive education, essential life skills, and a nurturing environment where she can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence.
At Ambubai School, we are committed to empowering visually impaired girls through a well-rounded curriculum tailored to their unique needs. Our experienced educators and support staff work closely with each student to help them build independence, self-esteem, and academic excellence. In addition to core subjects, we focus on mobility training, Braille literacy, computer education, music, and vocational skills that prepare our students for a successful and fulfilling life.
The Journey of Ambubai School for Blind Girls
Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls began its journey under extraordinary and urgent circumstances. In 2007, when a private education trust abruptly shut down a school that had served blind girls for over a decade, it left students and families in deep distress—without support, without direction, and without any plan for continuation.
In this moment of crisis, Mr. Dattu Agarwal stepped forward with courage and compassion, taking it upon himself to ensure that these young girls would not be denied their right to education and dignity. With his unwavering commitment and the support of the Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society, the school was founded in June 2007 in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.
Since then, the school has grown from a response to crisis into a beacon of hope. Today, Matoshree Ambubai Residential School offers free education, training, and residential care for visually impaired girls aged 6 to 18. Our facilities include classrooms, a dining hall, dormitories, a kitchen, and a small playground—all built to foster a safe and supportive environment.
Students receive instruction in Kannada (as per the state syllabus), with English and Hindi as secondary languages. Braille education is delivered by a team of seven trained teachers, supported by dedicated non-teaching staff. We provide nutritious meals, regular medical checkups, and essential learning materials—all at no cost to the families.
Beyond academics, our girls engage in cultural events, sports, music, and life skills like cooking and gardening—building confidence and independence at every step.
Our journey is one of resilience, purpose, and deep belief in the potential of every child, regardless of ability. And we continue to walk this path with hope, strength, and the unwavering support of our community.
Where we are today
Today, the school provides a safe and nurturing home to over 75 blind students, offering both boarding and lodging. We’ve grown from our humble beginnings in a small rented apartment to a spacious two-story building, thoughtfully equipped with classrooms, a kitchen, and all the essential amenities to support the students’ education and well-being.
Our future plans
we plan to expand our vocational training, introducing digital literacy and entrepreneurship programs to help our students gain skills for self-employment. We aim to create a dedicated space for cultural and educational activities and enhance our healthcare services for more personalized care. Our goal is to continue fostering independence and self-reliance in every girl.
Our purpose
We strive to create a safe, supportive environment where visually impaired girls can grow with confidence. Our focus is on quality education, life skills, and vocational training that lead to real job opportunities. With better facilities, hands-on learning, and a strong push toward socio-economic rehabilitation, we’re helping them build independent and dignified futures.
- We aim to create a safe, supportive place
- We focus on education, life skills, and confidence
- We aim to provide better facilities, training
Hyderabad Karnataka Disabled Welfare Society
Dedicated to empowering the differently-abled across Karnataka’s most underserved regions, we are a community driven by compassion, inclusion, and opportunity. Together, we work towards a future where every person—regardless of ability—can live with dignity, independence, and purpose.