Safety. Dignity. Confidence.

Our story began with a belief: blind and visually impaired people deserve to be seen, respected and included. We created FRST Blue reflective jackets and safety raincoats. Safety and saving lives remain our core. All our gear, activities and beneficiary support are completely free.

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Two women stand together, one wearing a blue reflective FRST raincoat, during the Kumudben visit.
FRST Blue raincoats, shared at Kumudben.
Three women stand together, one wearing a blue reflective FRST raincoat, during the Kumudben visit.
Community support at Kumudben.
Children and staff stand beside FRST safety-gear banners at Vision School in Pune.
Safety-gear support at Vision School in Pune.
A player wearing sunglasses and a blue reflective jacket considers a move at the chess board.
FRST Blue at the SSEI chess competition.

Seen. Recognised. Respected.
Our story began with safety. Our wider work grows from the same belief: independence, dignity and a full life belong to everyone.

Front and back illustrations of the blue FRST hooded raincoat with reflective strips and the distinctive symbol.

Distinctive jackets.
Reflective raincoats.

At a crossing, on public transport or in a crowded space, people may not realise that someone is blind or visually impaired. A need for help can be missed. We began with a simple idea: make recognition easier and encourage people to respond with care.

We created FRST Blue as our distinctive cue on reflective jackets and safety raincoats. The colour and inclusive symbol are intended to build awareness: speak directly, ask before helping and pay attention when assistance is urgent.

The jacket combines reflective tape, Velcro fastenings and an inside pocket. The raincoat adds a hood with a transparent flap and snap buttons. Every jacket and raincoat is provided completely free.

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Front and back illustrations of the blue FRST jacket with reflective strips and the distinctive symbol.

Organizations we’ve worked with

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Partners, event hosts and institutions supported through FRST initiatives.

  • Blind Persons’ Association
  • Smt. Kumudben Dwarkadas Vora Industrial Home for Blind Women
  • NAB: Serve the Blind
  • Lotus Eye Hospital
  • Para Goalball Sports Association (Maharashtra)
  • Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind
  • Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute
  • The Poona Blind Men’s Association: Technical Training Institute
  • Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind
  • Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: Mumbai Livelihood Resource Centre
  • The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai
  • The National Association of Disabled’s Enterprises (NADE)
  • Blind Organization of India, Malad, Mumbai
  • National Federation of Visual Impaired Persons (NFOVIP), Vangani
  • Anamprem, Ahilyanagar
  • Cheshire Homes India, Mumbai
  • Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School for Blind Girls, Kalaburagi
  • National Sports Club of the Blind, Mumbai
  • M.S.P. Mandal’s Deogiri College, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
  • Taramati Bafna Blind School, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
  • Vision School: Anwar-E-Hidayat Trust, Pune
  • Blind’s Welfare Association, Maharashtra (Ulhasnagar)
  • The N.S.D. Industrial Home for the Blind, Mumbai
  • The Blind Welfare Organisation (India), Nashik
  • Blind Progressive Welfare Foundation, Dombivli
  • AISEEC Foundation
  • Shree Pragna Chakshu Mahila SevaKunj: Pragnachakshu Rehabilitation Centre, Umargam
  • THREE by Subby: Hair & Nail Lounge, Andheri, Mumbai
  • Grameen Shramik Pratishthan (GSP India): SWADHAR Alibag Centre

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The whole purpose

Being seen is only the beginning.

Safety matters. So does the freedom to choose. So does the confidence to try. And so does the chance to belong. FRST brings these parts of everyday inclusion together.

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Safety that stands out

Two women stand together, one wearing a blue reflective FRST raincoat, during the Kumudben visit.Three women stand together, one wearing a blue reflective FRST raincoat, during the Kumudben visit.

We created FRST Blue on our reflective jackets and raincoats as a distinctive cue intended to encourage recognition, awareness and respectful help for blind and visually impaired wearers. All this gear is provided completely free.

Watch safety gear on the road
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More chances to take part

Participants and the FRST team gather for a computer training workshop at PBMA.A participant in a blue reflective jacket holds a striker above a carrom board.

A computer lesson. A place on the sports field. A day out with friends. We back opportunities to learn, play and connect, with all beneficiary support completely free.

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Achievement. Not assumptions.

FRST Salutes cover featuring Sarah Moin.FRST Salutes cover featuring Dr. Seetharaman Iyer.

Blind and visually impaired achievers deserve to be celebrated for what they do. Through stories and public awareness, we challenge assumptions and open up new ways to see talent, ambition and everyday life.

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The mission, in real life

Different moments. A shared purpose.

Safety, sport, skills, festivals and awareness. Explore the moments that bring our mission to life. All FRST beneficiary support is completely free for blind and visually impaired people.

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Everyday recognition

FRST Blue. Created for recognition.

FRST Blue is a recognition cue we created for our reflective jackets and safety raincoats. Its colour and inclusive symbol are intended to prompt awareness and respectful help. Our aim is for wearers to be noticed and asked what support they need, in everyday situations and when help is urgent. All FRST beneficiary support, including this gear, is completely free.

The gear supports recognition. It does not replace a cane, mobility skills or the wearer’s own decisions.

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A visual demonstration of the FRST jacket.

Community action

6,006 jackets and raincoats. A growing movement for safety, dignity and inclusion.

6,006

jackets and raincoats contributed with and through our partners

60+

initiatives and community engagements

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organizations & institutions we’ve worked with

Recorded through 28 October 2026. Explore our impact.

The Process

How your support becomes action

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We put the mission into practice

Through safety initiatives, participation and awareness, we work with people and organisations who share this purpose.

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Read dated initiative records and partner acknowledgements in Transparency & Reports.
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Donate, volunteer or partner with us to support safety, opportunity, participation and public awareness with blind and visually impaired people.

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Help make everyday inclusion possible.

Your support helps us keep practical safety, participation and understanding part of the same mission. Stand with blind and visually impaired people, with dignity, not pity.
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