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Start and end time12:00, 13 February 2026 – 15:00, 13 February 2026
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
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Wikipedia 25th Anniversary Celebration - Palakkad, India

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25th birthday of Wikipedia on 13th Februvary 2026 in Helen Keller Centenary Memorial Model School for the Blind (HKCMM), Karimpuzha, Palakkad Palakkad District, Kerala, India.

Overview

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On February 13, 2026, the 25th anniversary of Wikipedia was celebrated at the **Helen Keller Centenary Memorial Model School for the Blind (HKCMM)** in Karimpuzha. The event focused on the theme "Knowledge is Human", emphasizing the importance of making free knowledge accessible to marginalized communities, particularly those with visual impairments.

Program Highlights

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  • Inauguration: The function was inaugurated by FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and Free Knowledge activist Manoj Karingamadathil.
  • Chair: The session was presided over by the School Headmistress, P. K. Nobile Mary.
  • Ceremony: A commemorative cake-cutting ceremony was held to mark the milestone of Wikipedia's two and a half decades of service to the world.
  • Key Speakers:
    • Manoj Karingamadathil (FOSS Activist)
    • Dr. Salini Sathyasheelan (President, Zendalona)
    • Sathya Sheelan (Retd. Teacher)
    • Nalin

Themes & Discussions

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discussions:

  1. Wikipedia Accessibility: Evaluation of how current screen readers and assistive technologies interact with Wikipedia.
  2. Future Features: Discussion on needful features to improve the browsing experience for visually impaired users.
  3. Typing Tools: A review of localized typing tools and input methods for the disabled.
  4. Hands-on Session: A practical session was conducted in the computer lab for students and teachers to engage with the platform.

Participants

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The event saw an attendance of approximately 60 people, including:

  • Students from the Special School
  • Teachers and Non-teaching staff
  • Parents
  • Wikipedia and FOSS Volunteers

Organizers

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The event was a collaborative effort by:

  • Zendalona: An organization dedicated to developing software for people with disabilities.
  • Sahya Digital Conservation Foundation
  • Kerala Federation of the Blind
  • Helen Keller Centenary Memorial Model School for the Blind (HKCMM)
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