Signature Technique Training

Prayatna Nepal organized a three-day Signature Technique Training from August 4–6, 2026, at Hotel Utsab Himalaya, Lakeside, Pokhara, with the objective of enabling visually impaired women to write their signatures independently and participate more confidently in activities requiring signatures. A total of 13 visually impaired women participated in the training, which was facilitated by Ms. Sabita Lamichhane and Ms. Saraswati Manandhar, with support from the Prayatna Nepal team.

The training introduced a customized alphabet formula developed by Prayatna Nepal in collaboration with Mr. Sundeep Gyawali, specifically designed to support blind participants in learning signature writing. The formula was based on the structure of Braille slate cells, helping participants understand the positioning and movement required to form letters. Participants first recorded the formula in Braille for reference and then practiced writing the letters using a pen on the slate. Although adapting from Braille to pen-based writing was initially challenging, repeated practice and individualized guidance helped participants gradually develop greater comfort and confidence.

Over the three days, participants progressed from practicing individual letters and their full names to developing and refining their own signatures. They first practiced using a signature guide and gradually moved toward writing their names and signatures independently on paper without assistance. Individual support from the facilitators helped participants overcome difficulties and develop signatures that were comfortable and meaningful to them. The participants demonstrated strong commitment and perseverance throughout the training and actively engaged in the learning process.

The training concluded with reflections from the participants, who expressed appreciation for the opportunity and highlighted signature writing as an important step toward greater independence, confidence, and social inclusion. The three-day training successfully enabled all 13 participating visually impaired women to develop the ability to write their signatures independently, strengthening their capacity to participate more independently in everyday social and administrative activities