Drshtee – A Vision Beyond Limits

Our Story

Drshtee’s journey began with a simple yet powerful moment. When founder Aaryan Daterao, then 9, visited a school for Hearing and Speech Impaired (CBMV) kids in Pune, he witnessed how something as small as a pair of spectacles or a basic hearing device could completely transform a child’s life. That experience planted the seed for Drshtee: the belief that accessibility should never be a privilege, but a right. What started as a spark grew into a mission—designing very basic robo-glove using cardboard, injection syringes, rubber bands; creating audio files to create a visual story for the kids who cannot see the world, and building hepatic response walking sticks to detect obstacles, etc. This taught him a profound lesson: failure is the first step of success, and perseverance is the next. Today, Drshtee works to remove barriers for the visually impaired, hearing and speech impaired, and physically challenged — one innovation at a time.

Our Mission

Use technology, volunteers, and partnerships to create accessible solutions — and to amplify the work of NGOs and researchers worldwide — to make a positive impact.

Impact Goal

Reach and assist a billion differently-abled people across age groups by building scalable programs in research, technology adoption, and entrepreneurship opportunities for them.

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Aaryan Daterao

Founder’s Profile – Aaryan Daterao

Aaryan Daterao is a student innovator, researcher, and social entrepreneur passionate about using technology to drive inclusion. Currently pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, he has consistently excelled in STEM, research, and community-driven initiatives.

As the Founder of Drshtee.com, Aaryan leads a nonprofit platform that connects NGOs, volunteers, and rural communities to deliver disability aid. His grassroots initiatives—such as organizing donation drives that distributed over 150 spectacles across 20 villages—reflect his belief in turning small interventions into meaningful change. Beyond operations, he champions accessible content creation, including audiobooks for visually impaired learners.

His blog initiative “Saarthi – which means the Charioteer” helps him express his ideas on accessibility and share stories of resilience. His involvement with the Rotaract Club keeps him connected to his core passion for empowering the underprivileged.

His academic curiosity has led to multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, including work on AI-driven assistive technologies and a lip-reading system for the hearing-impaired using the YOLO algorithm. Aaryan has also co-founded AchieversIQ, an EdTech startup delivering AI-powered personalized learning, and gained professional experience as a data science and robotics intern.

A recognized youth leader, Aaryan has represented the UAE at the CISCE Nationals in athletics, led the tech team for the global iCAN Summit, and earned awards in sustainability and coding challenges. With a blend of research, entrepreneurship, and service, Aaryan is committed to shaping a more inclusive future.

7 Track Event Medals – A School Record
7 Track Event Medals – A School Record
Certificate of Internship by CEO, Payrule Services CA Darshan Balai
Certificate of Internship by CEO, Payrule Services CA Darshan Balai
Founder: Drshtee.com Co-Founder: AchieversIQ.com
Founder: Drshtee.com
Co-Founder: AchieversIQ.com

Journey: From an Athlete to an Intern to a Founder

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