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Brewing Hope and Inclusion: The Story of The Blind Spoon Cafe and Aishwarya's Vision

By ANI | Updated: July 23, 2025 17:24 IST

VMPLNew Delhi [India], July 23: The Blind Spoon Cafe is not your everyday coffee shop. It's a space ...

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New Delhi [India], July 23: The Blind Spoon Cafe is not your everyday coffee shop. It's a space where purpose is poured into every cup, and dignity is served alongside delicious meals. Set up under Project Dhrishti, one of the key initiatives of Softhelp Educational and Charitable Trust, this cafe is run entirely by visually impaired individuals, with leadership led by Mr. Thulasi Ramana visually impaired changemaker himself. It represents not just employment, but empowerment, and isn't just a cafeit's a movement.

Project Dhrishti was envisioned as a bridge between technology, training, and transformation for the visually impaired. The Blind Spoon Cafe is its heart in action, proving how communities thrive when equal opportunity becomes a lived value, not just an idea. Here, visually impaired staff don't just play supporting rolesthey lead operations, shape customer experiences, and redefine workplace inclusion.

At the helm of this inspiring initiative is Aishwarya, the founder of Softhelp Educational and Charitable Trust. Aishwarya began her journey in social service at just 19, fuelled by passion and a fierce determination to create inclusive spaces through technology and education. Over the past 16 years, she has led Softhelp with unwavering resolve, championing the rights and potential of the visually impaired across cities and states.

Balancing multiple rolesas a mother, professional, caregiver, and social entrepreneurAishwarya's journey has not been easy. Life threw up personal emergencies and demands that could have derailed her mission. Yet, she found strength in her purpose and in the unbreakable spirit of her core team. Together, they turned challenges into stepping stones toward lasting change.

Softhelp's impact is deeply feltspanning over 28,000 lives across five cities, 12 districts, and four states. Through pioneering initiatives like assistive technology development, inclusive STEM education, digital literacy, and livelihood support, the organization continues to expand the horizons of possibility for the visually impaired.

The Blind Spoon Cafe, under Thulasi Raman's thoughtful leadership, is the living embodiment of this mission. Each brewed coffee tells a story of resilience. Each smile across the counter marks a milestone in inclusion. And with Aishwarya guiding the way, the journey toward a more accessible and equal world moves forwardone inspiring step at a time.

To know more please contact: Aishwarya - 9663657273

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