Astronomy is often considered a highly visual science, creating barriers for learners with visual, auditory, and mobility impairments. To address this challenge, the Physics Astronomy Club of Kirori Mal College organized Stars for All, an inclusive astronomy outreach initiative using tactile and multi-sensory learning methods. The event featured a tactile constellation dome, tactile solar system models, Indian space mission models, and an inclusive astronomy quiz that received enthusiastic participation. Building on its success in Delhi, the initiative aims to expand to underserved rural areas in India, promoting accessible and engaging astronomy education for learners of all abilities.

Biography:

Prachi Yadav is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and serves as the Convener of the Physics Astronomy Club. Her work focuses on astronomy education, inclusive STEM outreach, and science communication. She has actively organized and led astronomy outreach initiatives aimed at making astronomy accessible to diverse learners through tactile and multi-sensory learning approaches. Her interests include inclusive astronomy education, rural science outreach, and the development of accessible educational models to promote wider participation in astronomy and STEM across underserved communities in India.