Disability

Though visually impaired since birth, Mohammed Salih did not let his disability come in his way and became a national level chess player. He can play against renowned players with perfect vision and defeat them too. He now wants to open a chess academy to teach other kids and support his family financially. Know more about his dreams and his inspirational journey.

Ankit Jindal lost his eyesight when he was in his teens. But he did not let his disability come in his way and today he is Marketing Manager at an IT giant. From following an ambitious career path and dealing with competition to finding the love of his life, here is all you need to know about his amazing story of success.

Doctors said he would become a "vegetable" and wouldn't be able to do anything. Not the one to live a life like this, Azeem Bolar started counseling people and has successfully changed many lives in a positive way. "I’d rather someone envy me than pity me," he says. Know more about his tremendously inspiring journey.

These Indians with disabilities prove that it is just a state of mind. Learn about 16 amazing people who have not let their disability hold them back them in any way. From performing in international arenas to bagging gold medals in sports events, there is nothing these champions cannot do! They have made us so proud.

Sharath Gayakwad was born with a deformed hand. He took up swimming as a mandatory activity in school and developed a passion for this sport. Today he has over 90 medals in his kitty and has become the first Indian to win six medals in a multi-disciplinary sport event. Meet the amazingly inspiring sports personality and hear his views on disability.

Diwakar Sharma left his visual impairment behind as he not only won many hearts in a television music reality show but also topped in the 12th grade CBSE board exams. As he transformed from being a 'regular' boy to a celebrity, Diwakar shares with us how he did not let his disability come in the way of his life.

Sanjeev Gohil started losing his vision 12 years ago. But this did not stop him from climbing rocks or rescuing snakes and even leopards! Here is all you need to know about the inspiring wildlife activist and adventure junkie.

Bombay Jayashri ramnath needs no introduction, apart from working with several international and national artists, this Academy award nominee is doing some amazing work by sharing her art with children with special needs. Know more about her various initiatives in this exclusive interview with TBI and how she is changing lives of many autistic kids.

What do you do if you have a child or a friend with special needs? Here are five questions answered through five experiences by people with disability, which give us an insight into what the term "inclusion" means to different people.

Started by Madhu Tugnait, Icha Foundation has been taking care of every need of abandoned children, especially those with disabilities. From healthcare to education and clean clothes, Icha fulfills all their needs. With volunteers, doctors and caretakers treating them like their own kids, these lesser privileged kids now have a reason to smile (or should we say, grin!). Take a peek at the amazing photos that capture the essence of the wonderful cause.