3D for Accessibility

Workshop of the Solar System, Constellations, Parts of a Leaf, Nucleus of the Cell, and The Neuron - 2025

  • A group picture of 13 individuals consisting of 5 students with visual disabilities, project members, exchange staff, officers and executives of CFC.
  • A picture showing a girl with visual disability touching the 3D model of Neuron where one of our project member Sanskriti Ghimire is supporting her. Ana – the exchange staff is observing them.
  • A picture showing a girl with visual disability is responding the pre/post tests administered by one of our project member Pushpakala Rai. Ana – the exchange staff is observing them.
  • A picture where 5 project members are teaching 5 students with visual disabilities different concepts using 3D models.
  • A picture where 5 project members are sharing their learning and feedback of the workshop to the president of CFC Abhishek Shahi and exchange staff.
On March 3, 2025, a workshop was conducted at Laboratory School under the Project Wings to Dreams, Kirtipur, to help students with visual disabilities learn 5 different concept through 3D models of the Solar System, Constellations, Parts of a Leaf, Nucleus of the Cell, and The Neuron. The students were guided on how to use the 3D models, learn from them, and explore additional information using the CFC app.

To measure the effectiveness of the 3D models, students took a pre-test before interacting with the models and a post-test after engaging with them. The results showed a significant improvement in their understanding of the topics. The interactive nature of the models helped them grasp abstract concepts more easily.

Students found the Solar System model useful but suggested adding Pluto and making the Sun a full sphere. Their learning improved by 23.33%. For Constellations, they wanted bigger models for better understanding, and their learning increased by 66.67%. In the Nucleus of the Cell model, students liked it but suggested placing the QR code in a better spot. Their learning grew by 40%. For Parts of a Leaf, they recommended making the model smaller and using wool for labeling, leading to a 22.54% improvement. In The Neuron model, students found it helpful but suggested making it smaller and improving instructions, with a 10% learning increase.

Overall, the workshop improved students' understanding and made learning more accessible. The feedback will help improve future models and teaching methods. This workshop was a step towards making education inclusive for persons with visual disabilities.