Disability

Bhairappa and Roopa, employees of Mitti Cafe in Bengaluru, have dwarfism and motor challenges. This is their story of love.

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

Villgro’s iPitch 2020 is here. From helping farmers save 12 crore litres of water, to letting patients receive their scans with the click of a button - these startups were winners of iPitch and are well on their way to building the best India.

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.

When John Ignatius Kujur found out that his senior from college was unable to find a job because of his disability, he was inspired to innovate.

“Our love story started out with a rejection. I was crossing the road and he extended his hand to help. By then I had adapted myself in crossing roads and doing other motor skills so I refused. Who knew a refusal would lead to a lifetime of companionship."

“I could not understand anything there since the classes were all in English and I completed my education from a Kannada medium background.”

Today, at 17, Kerala-based Noor Jaleela is a budding artist who not only paints but also plays the violin, belts out songs melodiously and shares the stage with stalwarts such as KS Chithra and Stephen Devassy.

At a time when there is a lack of empathy and facilities for people with disabilities, two mental health professionals are changing the game!