2022-11-15T13:23:48-08:00 2022-06-30 043127460 SHAH DIXIT & ASSOCIATES PC 113 TERRACE HALL AVE Suite 2 Burlington MA 01803 990 2021-07-01 201344017 VISION-AID INCORPORATED VISI 7813335252 8 VINE BROOK ROAD LEXINGTON MA 02421 LALIT SUDAN President 2022-11-15 true LALIT SUDAN 999009999 ASHA DIXIT P01334234 7812297796 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z LALIT SUDAN 17 WILLOWBROOK DR FRAMINGHAM MA 01702 486957 false X WWW.VISIONAID.ORG X 2004 MA Provide rehabilitation and training for the visually impaired. 15 15 0 100 0 518187 484598 4100 0 1864 2359 0 524151 486957 187502 426693 0 0 0 11965 22051 25006 209553 451699 314598 35258 683223 719092 414 1025 682809 718067 X Provide rehabilitation and training for the visually impaired. false false 128863 128863 Vision-Aid Charitable Services Society(VACS) based in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) India is Vision-Aid's nodal partner. In addition to running two training centers for the visually impaired in Vizag, VACS also supports several virtual programs for training of the visually impaired all over India. These programs include training in Computers, Spoken English, Mobile Technologies, Computer Programming and Testing. All of these training programs aim to enable, educate and empower the visually impaired to live with independence and dignity by becoming gainfully employed. 118069 118069 Vision-Aid was involved in the following additional programs: DR. SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL - $10,373, SANKAR NETRALAYA - $43,896, VOLUNTARY HEALTH SERVICES, CHENNAI - $9,822.COMMUNITY EYE CARE FDN, PUNE - $16,999, DIGITALS MAGNIFIERS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED - $1,646, MOOC'S FEES FOR STUDENTS - $245, NETHRA VIDYALAYA(JET), HYDERABAD - $4,123; SMART PHONES/VISION PROGRAM - $28,833, NETHRA, VIZAG - $2,134, Vision-Aid partners with THE DR. SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL IN DELHI, THE NETHRA BLIND SCHOOL IN VIZAG, THE SANKAR NETRALAYA IN CHENNAI, THE VOLUNTARY HEALTH SERVICES IN CHENNAI, THE COMMUNITY EYE CARE IN PUNEAlong with its partners, Vision-Aid is principally involved in providing low visionscreening, low vision devices, assistive technology and training in Computers, Mobile Technologies, Orientation and Mobility. 111710 111710 The Vision-Aid Resource Center in cooperation with SHG Technologies pvt. ltd in karnataka, India,and Hyderabad Eye Institute in India to foster Innovation in Low-Cost Advanced Assistive Technology Solutions; to set up a Device Fund, for distribution of low-cost and subsidized devices to poor visually impaired patients; to develop Advanced Training Programs for the Visually Impaired and for Eye Care Professionals. 68051 68051 426693 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 15 15 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false MA X SUDHIR VARMA 5085285950 46 MEADOWBROOK ROAD FRANKLIN MA 02038 X SYED ALI RIZVI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUDHIR VARMA Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RAMAKRISHNA RAJU CLERK 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 REVATHY RAMAKRISHNA Vice President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 APARNA RAGHURAM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LALIT SUDAN President 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PARAMESHWAR GARIMELLA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RAVI RASTOGI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RITA VACHANI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SONAL BAKRE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VINEETA KUMAR Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RAMKUMAR RAMAMIRTHAM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 UJWALA PHENE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BHARTI GANGWANI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HARJINDER KAUR Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 484598 484598 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 519100 0 2359 2359 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 486957 2359 0 0 426693 426693 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4000 4000 0 0 0 57 57 429 429 571 571 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 8088 8088 COMMUNICATION COSTS 3358 3358 BANK CHARGES 3030 3030 EVENT RENTAL EXPENSE 2783 2783 2690 1596 1094 451699 426693 13041 11965 112355 215075 570868 504017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 683223 719092 414 1025 414 1025 X 617909 702491 64900 15576 682809 718067 683223 719092 35258 X true X false true false X 102643 219514 276367 518187 484598 1601309 0 0 102643 219514 276367 518187 484598 1601309 0 1601309 11 11 2517 1864 2359 6762 11 11 2517 2539 0 1610610 0.99420 0.99420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES REHAB FOR VISUAL IMPAIRED 426693 426693 426693 SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 10373 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 111710 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 128863 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 14603 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 15070 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 16999 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 18709 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 19669 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 2134 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 28833 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 4123 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 43896 WIRE TRANSFE SOUTH ASIA SUPPORT FOR VISION 9822 WIRE TRANSFE 13 false false false false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Vision-Aid was involved in the following additional programs: DR. SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL - $10,373, SANKAR NETRALAYA - $43,896, VOLUNTARY HEALTH SERVICES, CHENNAI - $9,822.COMMUNITY EYE CARE FDN, PUNE - $16,999, DIGITALS MAGNIFIERS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED - $1,646, MOOC'S FEES FOR STUDENTS - $245, NETHRA VIDYALAYA(JET), HYDERABAD - $4,123; SMART PHONES/VISION PROGRAM - $28,833, NETHRA, VIZAG - $2,134, Vision-Aid partners with THE DR. SHROFF EYE HOSPITAL IN DELHI, THE NETHRA BLIND SCHOOL IN VIZAG, THE SANKAR NETRALAYA IN CHENNAI, THE VOLUNTARY HEALTH SERVICES IN CHENNAI, THE COMMUNITY EYE CARE IN PUNEAlong with its partners, Vision-Aid is principally involved in providing low visionscreening, low vision devices, assistive technology and training in Computers, Mobile Technologies, Orientation and Mobility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Vision-Aid Resource Center in cooperation with SHG Technologies pvt. ltd in karnataka, India,and Hyderabad Eye Institute in India to foster Innovation in Low-Cost Advanced Assistive Technology Solutions; to set up a Device Fund, for distribution of low-cost and subsidized devices to poor visually impaired patients; to develop Advanced Training Programs for the Visually Impaired and for Eye Care Professionals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: This goal of this project is to identify and screen children with visual impairment in the district of Agra, and multiple disabilities so that appropriate support and interventions can be offered to them. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The goal of this program is to help improve the quality of STEM education in blind schools so that visually impaired students can pursue higher education and career opportunities in the STEM field. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Ramakrishna Raju and Revathy Ramakrishna are husband and wife. There are no otherbusiness or family relationships among the directors. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Vision-Aid maintains a conflict of interest policy. The policy is circulated to allOfficers and Directors during the annual election of the Officers and Board of Directors. All parties are asked to review the policy and disclose any conflicts so that the Board can discuss and decide possible conflicts. The member with a conflict is asked to abstain from voting on any decisions related to the conflict to preserve the integrity of the process. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Governing body decisions (Part VI, line 7b) The governing body consists of the Board of Directors. Member election for additional members (Part VI, line 7a) Any officer or director can propose to the Board of Directors the addition of another member of the Board of Directors. Majority approval is required to add a new director to the Board of Directors. MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDER CLASSES AND RIGHTS (PART VI, LINE 6) A majority of the Board of Directors is required to approve all decisions.