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My Story: ‘My Speech Was Delayed Because Of My Autism Diagnosis’
Usaid Shaikh is a graphic designer, video editor and animator from Mumbai. He is currently doing an internship with McCann Erickson India Pvt Ltd and he has always been inclined towards creativity. All-rounder Usaid is also a singer, drummer, dancer, pianist and keyboard player. He also loves poetry recitation, and rapping and is also an aspiring filmmaker.
My Story: ‘Stone Painting Made Me Financially Independent & Overcome My Issues’
Nehal Tiwari was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when she was a child. Her parents were worried about her leading a normal life. She started to learn painting and later it made her financially independent. Her work has received recognition at the state and national level.
My Story: ‘Postnatal Depression Took A Toll On Me, But I Did Not Want Mothers Like Me To Go Unheard’
38-year-old Priyanka Kapur was lost in the dark when she was affected by postpartum depression after her daughter’s birth. Having overcome depression after a year, she decided to create a safe space for mothers like her.
My Story: ‘Despite Autism Given Speech Difficulties, I Found My Calling In Music & Won The National Award Thrice’
Autism is said to be a lifelong disorder, but it does not mean that it should bring a halt to achieving our dreams. Benzy Kumar is one such inspirational individual who found music to be her forte despite speech difficulties, and worked towards building her career as a musician.
My Story: ‘My Child’s Diagnosis Moved Me To Build First Ever Clinic For FX Syndrome & Educate Parents About Neurodivergence’
Veena Naren, mother of 22-year-old Varun, has been creating awareness among parents about the Fragile X syndrome and breaking gender biases associated with disorders. Her constant motivation and support enabled her son to build successful entrepreneurial ventures.
My Story: ‘People Get Uncomfortable When I Joke About My Disability, But I Continue To Take The Bitter Reality To Them’
Sweta Mantrii, a differently-abled standup comedian has been taking her experience as a disabled individual, to a crowd that has attached stigma and stereotypes to people with disabilities. Through the medium of comedy, she conveys a very important message that everyone needs to hear.
My Story: ‘Despite Life With Disability Being Tough, I Chose To Believe In Myself & That Made All The Change’
An accident enroute to her basketball match, had left Shagun Pathak with a motor disability. How she reeled out of it and built her success is a story that inspires thousands today.
My Story: ‘My Disorder Deteriorates With Time, But I Did Not Let It Deteriorate My Spirit’
Sachin Shetty is a banker by profession and a dancer and actor by passion. Despite his motor disability, he strongly believes that nothing is impossible and that any door would open if you have a little faith in yourself.
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.
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