Social entrepreneur Dr Aneel Murarka, organized the Bharat Prerna Awards, to encourage and appreciate the achievements of the differently-abled. The programme began with the Ganesh Vandana. There was an amazing portrait of the Elephant God made by a foot-and-mouth painter. Dotted by achievers and celebrities including social activist Kashi Murarka, DrJayant Gandhi, audiologist-speech therapist Devangi Dalal, Juhi Parmar, Deependra Singh …
In India, there are various government initiatives and a number of non-profit organisations working towards the upliftment of the differently-abled population. However, despite these efforts, when compared to countries around the world, one has to admit that there is an inherent gap in the opportunities and provisions for the community in the country.
Even after starting his small business, he came across a few people who were sceptical about his skills at first. My ability is stronger than my disability.” A host of people in India have stayed true to this credo of living and made a difference. Not only to their own lives, but also to that …
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These accessibility initiatives can be life changing for many, who are kept outside the enriching world of art and culture, thanks to their disability. At DAG Modern in Mumbai’s Kala Godha, if you’re lucky enough, occasionally you can hear discussions on art that are unique. Often, the voices you hear are not of students of …
Zarana Maheshwary suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa, an incurable eye condition, but did not let it stop her in any way! Zarana Maheshwary was a two-year-old when she diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)—a genetic disorder of the eyes which causes loss of vision, over a period of time. Her condition began to deteriorate when she was …
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