The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart - Hellen Keller
Our Programs
Training and Workshops
Ruya Academy offers training programs and workshops designed to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in inclusive education, visual impairment and deafblindness support. These programs include braille literacy courses and professional development sessions for educators, parents and organisations.
Areas of Focus
Language Learning and Support
Arts
Mathematics and Science
Special Education Services and Assessments
Creative Writing
Braille Literacy
Mission
Education is the most powerful tool in the world. Education that is accessible is not only powerful but also impactful.
Ruya Academy and Arts aims to bridge the gap between education and accessibility and ensure that learning opportunities welcome diversity.
Vision
To offer specialised teaching that is creative, builds confidence, and develops skills, helping learners move away from rote learning.
Training and Workshops share knowledge and resources with people who want to learn more, support inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.
About the Founder
Rukaiya Sabuwala is an RCI-licensed Special Educator and the founder of Ruya Academy and Arts and the Ruya Mentorship Program for individuals with vision impairment. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education, is a certified art-based therapist, and has completed a Diploma in Educational Leadership from the Perkins School for the Blind (USA). She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Arabic.
Rukaiya trains educators and supports families of learners with diverse needs, especially those with visual impairment and deafblindness. Her work focuses on developing literacy, communication, and functional life skills using evidence-based practices and ongoing research.
She also conducts art-based therapy sessions that support self-expression, emotional well-being, and mental health. Rukaiya believes in art as a meaningful tool for learning and expression, while always keeping the individual needs of each learner at the center of her work.
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