Differently abled

“I had woken up waist deep in debris. My right hand was smashed, cut off and hanging from my body with the support of a few tendons. I couldn’t feel anything. I was numb. My life had changed.”

Interestingly, one of the brains behind this awesome project also runs ‘Sparshdnyan’, India’s first Marathi Braille newsletter!

Did you know he once injected himself with bacilli to prove that leprosy was not highly contagious? This was just one of his many attempts to smash the social stigma around the disease!

Today, at 35, the young man with 95 per cent disability in his body has not only earned a PhD in Computer Science but is also working on a start-up, with two fellow PhD scholars--K R Anandam and Prabhat Ranjan.

From braving cancer to overcoming physical disabilities, the Pinkathon has brought to light gripping narratives of women who decided to reclaim their ‘right to run’ and smash societal barriers.

Founded in 1999 by a couple, this Foundation serves as a vocational training centre for the differently-abled.

Accenture supports TRRAIN’S PANKH project which aims to train people with disabilities and provide them with employment opportunities in the retail industry.

Seen dancing to his heart’s content after completing the Pune Half Marathon, 24-year-old Javed's undefeated spirit and strength shines through in the viral video!

From scientists to entrepreneurs to retired government employees working to make the state better -- we bring you such inspirational tales.

“For a parent, a special needs child just getting past class 10 is a big achievement, not because the child is incapable of getting ahead, but because of the inability of the parent to think beyond class 10,” he says.