Overcoming
disability to achieve your dreams: Stories of PwD’s (People with Disabilities) associated
with DRF
In this world every human being is born to be different in their own
way. Every person carries their own strengths and weaknesses. One person may
have plethora of opportunities while others may not. To be succinct, everyone
has to face their fair share of challenges in life. Whether you choose to run
away from it or whether you choose to face it is what distinguishes you from
others.
We all possess unique qualities and characteristics that make us who
we are. While some of these qualities may be advantageous others may have the
potential to hold us back. When we decide to not let these disadvantageous
qualities and characteristics stop us from taking a step towards our goals and
ambitions, it is only then our true courage and brevity is exhibited.
Many people with special physical needs face plenty of obstacles on
a daily basis. These characteristics often overshadow the true talents that are
hidden underneath. However, it does not mean that they do not have equal
potential or comparable skills. It just means that they deserve a chance to
show their gifts and truly showcase what they have to offer to this world.
Dr. Reddy’s Foundation helps uncovering these hidden attributes by providing
opportunities, support, and care for the people who need guidance to bring out
their full potential from within them. They work towards giving them hope and
making them believe in themselves. The foundation offers educational and as
well as social skills training that helps motivate and build the candidate’s self-confidence.
Ankur Agarwal from Delhi is one of the many examples of how the Dr.
Reddy’s Foundation is striving to create opportunities for those who do
not have them. Ankur with an orthopedic disability aspired to get a job someday
but was aware of the barriers he had to conquer. This was when he discovered
the Dr. Reddy’s foundation in Karkardooma, Delhi that informed him about the
Livelihood Advancement Business School supported by the foundation. He promptly
enrolled in a 60-day Information Technology-enabled Services training program
which helped him acquire the initial position of a customer executive.
Eventually his hard work and determination helped him flourish in his area of
expertise and was soon promoted to the supervisor position.
Another example is of Pradip from a financially struggling
background who suffers from polio in both legs. After completing his B.Com, he
had lost his purpose, and that is when he stumbled upon the Dr. Reddy’s
Foundation in Salt Lake center, Kolkata. He also enrolled in the Information
Technology-enabled Services and soon found himself working with Reliance Money Solutions.
In conclusion, these accounts prove that no one can stop you from
doing what you want unless you want them to. No matter what life throws in your
way, you should accept it with a smile, and do the best you can with
perseverance and tenacity, so you are left with no regrets in the end.
This special post is written by Ms.Shuvangi Mitra, a dynamic young student who represents the face of a young, developed and vibrant India. The youth of today believe in an inclusive society, and their thoughts are the force of change in the years to come.
Ms.Shuvangi
Mitra is a current junior in high school enrolled in the IBDP program at
Oakridge International School, Hyderabad. She recently moved from New Jersey,
USA to Hyderabad, India. Apart from academics, she is an art, music, and sports
enthusiast.
