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Disability does not mean limitation for this Kerala research scholar

2 Comments / DifferentlyAbled, Education, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment, Youth / By / February 21, 2022

Sharada Devi, who prefers ‘disabled’ over ‘differently-abled’, says it is society that disables an individual. She has submitted a doctoral thesis in disability studies, reports  Aathira haridas THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Disability studies is an all-new realm of academics. It deals not with the medical aspect, but the social, cultural and political realms. And Sharada Devi V, a …

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Her daughter was teased for having a Deaf mom — so she created a business to build inclusive connections.

1 Comment / Brand, ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, purpose, Women Empowerment / By / February 17, 2022

Andrea Zackary grew up hard of hearing. Born in Jamaica, the Brampton, Ontario-based entrepreneur and mother of five relied on hearing aids and amplifiers for many years of her life. She studied Hotel and Hospitality Management and worked in hotels as a front desk agent.  At the age of 25, her entire world went silent.  …

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Paragliding in Taiwan to snorkelling in Australia – 52-year-old Parvinder Chawla’s travel diaries challenge perception around disability.

Leave a Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By / February 10, 2022

Her smile is so infectious that I can’t help but laugh, as the hundreds of miles that separate us melt away at the sound of her laughter on the screen. Parvinder Chawla, a self-proclaimed travel addict, stays in Mumbai and we talk about the destinations she has covered. There is one difference though, that separates …

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“How did I become a professional sportswoman at 38? Some red lipstick and a year of saying yes”

1 Comment / ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, Efforts, purpose, Women Empowerment / By / February 4, 2022

Vanessa Wallace was 36 years old before she even considered signing up to a sports club. Even then, she only went along because she saw some small print on the advertisement for the wheelchair racing group, which said they could teach people to better use their chairs. “I thought, there’s not a chance I am doing sport. …

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Anand Mahindra is all about new chances, offers job to a differently-abled man at an EV plant

1 Comment / Brand, ChangeMaker, DifferentlyAbled, Efforts, purpose / By / February 3, 2022

Anand Mahindra leaves no stone unturned when it comes to fulfilling a promise. From gifting cars to athletes to giving scholarships to aspiring engineers to fulfil their dreams, the Mahindra Group Chairman has always gone out of his way to make a difference in the society. This time, he has done it again. The 66-year-old …

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