Disability

Jeeja Ghosh was forcibly deboarded from a flight for having cerebral palsy. Her fight for justice led her to the Supreme Court, which reinforced that Persons with Disabilities have the Right to Dignity.

This is the incredible and inspiring story of Geeta S Rao who fought extreme disability to carve a life for herself, pursue her dreams and achieve more than what ordinary humans do.

Malathi Holla was left paralysed from the waist down at the age of 1. Today, the Padma Shri awardee is helping differently-abled children fulfill their dreams.

Born blind, Dr. Garimella completed his education and landed a job in a leading English daily with his strong will and determination. He continues to work there as a Senior Assistant Editor. This is his story.

Bukkaraya Samudram(BKS) School's holistic approach to education includes sports and cultural activities that help instill confidence in its hearing and speech impaired students.

Pranjal Patil, a 26-year-old visually-impaired Ulhasnagar resident, cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams this year, getting an All-India ranking of 773.

This paralysed woman believes people with disabilities can do without reservations and donations to lead quality lives. With this thought she started an NGO that trains differently-abled people to become independent.

Pankh - an initiative of TRRAIN - is a free-of-cost, comprehensive vocational training programme for people with disabilities. In five years, the organisation has helped train and place more than 2,800 individuals.

A fulfilling life is within everyone's reach - regardless of the abilities and challenges they face. Riitesh Sinha, who suffers from spastic cerebral palsy, is living proof of this.

He cleared the All India Football Federation's course to become India's first wheelchair-bound football coach. Meet Oliver D'Souza from Mumbai!