My Story
My Story: ‘My Family Believes I Am A Person With Exceptional Ability’
Alankar Gupta is a self-taught artist. Being a person with down syndrome, he never found his disability in the way of his art. Now, he makes paintings using fluid art and dreams of opening an art studio one day.
My Story: ‘I Could Not Speak, But My Painting Spoke With Many People’
Ajay Garg met with an accident when he was just three and it led to significant hearing loss. But he never let it come in way of his painting. His positive approach in the face of difficulties is an inspiration for many.
My Story: ‘After Leaving My Permanent Government Job, I Became An Entrepreneur At Age 56’
Nishtha Suri, from Haryana, has been interested in various art forms since childhood, but it remained a mere hobby for a long time. To meet expectations, she had to work as a school teacher but continued with her art whenever she got time.
My Story:’My Mother Even Studied Braille To Help Me With Schooling’
Shibani Ghosh was diagnosed with hearing impairment at a young age. Her parents always received comments on her speech and behaviour. Although, she found her passion in singing and now has turned into a singer.
My Story: ‘I Had To Select A Profession Which Would Allow Me To Work In An Accessible & Inclusive Environment’
Over the years I have performed over a hundred shows at various festivals and events across India and the world. I have been to the US and Europe. I have also won prizes and awards. I secured the second position at World’s Dumb and Deaf Magic Festival in Chicago in 2014.
My Story: ‘Only Because Of My Father’s Dedicated Love, My Mother Survived Many Years Despite Odds’
Aakanksha Bhatia’s mother, Sarika Bhatia, was married in 1991 to Vaneet. After four years, her mother fell sick and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She became bedridden, but Vaneet didn’t leave any stone unturned in loving his wife and taking care of the family.
My Story: ‘Breast Cancer Treatment Terrified Me, But I Stayed Positive Throughout For My Family’
Rubeena Tabassum, a 38-year-old working mother, was affected by stage III breast cancer despite being extremely health-conscious. Now, she aims to take the message of timely and mandatory health checkups to as many women as possible.
My Story: ‘In Absence Of Hands, My Feet Became My Strength And I Learnt Everything By Myself’
With years of hard work and constant support and appreciation from my teachers and parents, I am now a professional artist. I have trained myself to paint the most life-like portraits with acrylic colors.
My Story: ‘There Were Very Little Facilities Available For People With Disabilities Like Me, So I Decided To Change That’
Priya Sharma, has been on a wheelchair for as long as she can remember and has struggled ten times more than an ordinary person due to the inaccessiblity of the country. Tired of waiting for a change to happen, she decided to take things into her own hands.
My Story: ‘I Came To Know That I Have Cancer On My 25th Wedding Anniversary’
Dimple Raj, who comes from the corporate world, is a tri-athlete and a homemaker. Despite an active lifestyle, in Feb 2020, she was diagnosed with cancer and has since undergone major surgery and treatment.
My Story: ‘I Decided To Have A Ceremony Instead Of Mourning When My Hair Started Falling Off Due To Cancer’
Aahuti Sukhadia Shah lives in the United States and had the perfect life she always desired. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with cancer. She held a mundan ceremony with her family to embrace her cancer journey.
My Story: ‘The Tunnel Was Dark But It Was Not The End Of The Road For Me’
Rashmi Patil was diagnosed with hearing impairment when she was child. Defying all odds, she learnt Bharatnatyam and even pursued an advanced degree in it. She also won awards at national level and participated in beauty pageants.
