Disability

Siddharth Jayakumar was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was six days old. But instead of being cowed down by circumstances, he focused on building a life where he would accomplish every goal

For many students, virtual learning is not a platform which they are familiar with. And in the case of children with visual and hearing impairments, it's even more difficult.

This Chennai-based startup has developed a personalised wheelchair, and a battery-powered clip-on device that converts the wheelchair into a roadworthy electric vehicle.

“Although all our operations shut, we knew that we had to continue working to help those who were at their most vulnerable.”

"Everything is closed here. I haven't moved outside my home for the past five months as my family warned me to not do that, since our lives depend on touching surfaces."

Nagesh Kale lost both his legs to a train accident in 2013. But, he is a ray of positivity in these testing times.

Gaukaran Patil was raised by a single mother along with his two siblings in Bhilai and holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts.

Shivam lost both his hands and a leg when he was around nine. But he did not let the accident deter him from continuing his studies. After scoring 87% in tenth, Shivam aced the 12th boards.

“I wanted to see the impact of my work in front of my eyes, not while behind a cubicle,” says the man whose innovations have got him 3 patents to his name. #Innovation

"As soon as I entered the room, the panelists took one look at my wheelchair and said that I was not eligible. I was completely heartbroken,” #Inspiration