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My Story: ‘My Speech Was Delayed Because Of My Autism Diagnosis’

November 1, 2024

Usaid Shaikh is a talented graphic designer, video editor, and animator based in Mumbai. Currently, he is honing his skills through an internship at McCann Erickson India Pvt Ltd. Usaid’s creativity knows no bounds; he is not only an all-rounder in the arts but also showcases his talents as a singer, drummer, dancer, pianist, and keyboard player. His passion extends to poetry recitation and rapping, and he harbours aspirations of becoming a filmmaker in the future.

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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.

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.

My Story: ‘After Years Of Suffering, I Realised That I Can Be Much More Than My Looks’

Anmol Arora spotted a white patch on her eyelid when she was six, it also created a panic at her home. She had vitiligo which was spreading with each passing day. Since childhood, she has had only a few friends due to her looks and appearance.

My Story: ‘I Am Determined To Stay Positive & Would Be Travelling Again After Defeating Challenges’

Ajay Pal Singh, who comes from Punjab, is an enthusiastic traveller and a biker who completed several tours. Earlier this year, he was in the grip of Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS). Still fighting with it bravely, he hopes to continue traveling again.

My Story: ‘Married At 13 & Divorced By 19, I Was Left To Fend For Myself & My Daughter At Young Age’

Mita Banerjee was married off young and had to pick several odd jobs to provide for her children. Today, as a working woman, she is in a place that gives her the happiness and respect she always hoped to have.

My Story: ‘Lost Both My Parents At 8, Lived In Basement & Struggled To Make Ends Meet’

Vikas Raghav, who comes from Gurgaon, lost both of his parents at an early age. His uncle supported his primary schooling and other expenses. He lived in a basement, slept on a brick bed, and ate biscuits in many meals to survive.

My Story: ‘Opportunities Just Don’t Happen, We Need To Create Them’

Meena Vishwanath shifted to Indonesia with her husband and noticed Indonesians crave Indian food. She began her venture and started serving Indian snacks to the people. After struggling with her career in India, she created an opportunity.

My Story: ‘Accept Your Disability The Way It Is’

Varsha Kewalramani (35) has been living with a rare skin disorder with which very few people survive beyond 30 years of age. Learning to love her condition the way it is, she has now been spreading the message to a lot more like her around the world.

My Story: ‘People Call Me A Cancer Survivor, But I’m Just A Mom Who Battled With Life For Her Baby’

Deepika Patil Gopnarayan married Sugat Gopnarayan in 2015 after five years of relationship, which started during her college days. In 2020, she was diagnosed with cancer in the phase of pregnancy and survived the disease with all her positivity.

My Story: ‘ I Would Draw Portraits While Working In Sabzi Mandis Which Eventually Came To People’s Notice’

I have been through thick and thin and dwelt in the slum locality till 2019, when I completed college. To avoid such circumstances in the lives of the children living in poverty, I took the initiative to create Maqaam Foundation.

My Story: ‘I Want To Be An Independent Artist And Create An Identity In The Field Of Music’

Being visually impaired, some challenges come up, for instance having my studio meant learning to work with the software needed to make cover songs and operate a laptop.

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