Successful life of differently abled Persons

Who are differently abledDifferently Abled is often described in terms

of lack of normal functioning of physical, mental or psychological processes. It is also defined as learning difficulties or difficulties in adjusting socially, which interfaces with a person’s normal growth and development. A disabled child has been defined as one who is unable to ensure by himself, wholly or partially the necessities of a normal individual or social life including work as a result of deficiency whether congenital or not in his physical or mental capacities.

Persons having any of the disabilities,namely,visual,communication (hearing and/or speech) and locomotors, will be considered physically disabled. More and more people are now convinced that "disabled" is not the right term to describe people who are challenged. Many now prefer using the term "differently abled".

Who are differently abled persons?As per the provisions of the Persons with Disability (PWD) Act 1995 it means:-

1. Blindness2. Low vision3. Leprosy cured4. Hearing impairment5. Locomotor disability6. Mental retardation7. Mental illness

 Stephen Hawking- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral

Sclerosis)One of the world’s best-known overachiever Stephen Hawking who suffers from Motor Neuron Disease became Cambridge’s first Gravitational Physics Professor and received the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics Award at age 35. He has written a best-selling book which was later made into a film called A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes.

. Helen Keller - Blind and Deaf

Helen Keller was an American prolific author, political activist and lecturer who was the first deaf, mute and blind person honored with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her teacher Annie Sullivan motivated her to study and helped her to communicate by spelling words into her hand. Keller campaigned for women’s suffrage, civil liberties, and communism, as well as many other noble causes.

Nicholas James "Nick" Vujicic is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of arms and legs.Born: 4 December 1982 (age 34 years), Melbourne, AustraliaParents: Boris Vujicic, Dushka Vujicic

Nick vujicic

Oscar Pistorius is an African athlete. The fact that he is called Blade Runner is because he doesn’t have legs. Both of his legs were amputated from the knee at a small age of 11 months due to a disease. Being handicapped, he never lost hope and still gave his best to fulfill his aim. He is now a well known athlete, and has been bagging Golds and Silvers in various events at the Olympics, Paralympics and other such occasions.

Oscar pistorius

Sudha Chandran met with a terrible accident one time that resulted in the amputation of her right leg. Despite the crushing disability, Chandran emerged as one of the most acclaimed and influential classical dancers in India

Sudha chandran

Born visually impaired, Jain started singing at a very young age and took his passion to a new high when he joined the Indian music industry, becoming one of the most notable music directors of the 1970s. He was so dedicated towards his work. Apart from composing various ‘super-hit’ songs for Hindi movies, he had also launched several private albums which were praised by many.

Ravindra Jain

Born in 1940 in Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph was a child who overcame her disabilities through physical therapy and hard work, becoming a gifted runner. In 1960, she became the first American woman to win three gold medals in an Olympic event.

Wilma Rudolph

It is important for every citizen to realize the need for including the disabled people into the society. As we forge ahead into a brighter and a better world, we need to hold the hands of the disabled people and take them along with us. It is time to make India a discrimination-free and inclusive society where the disabled have the right of space like all others.

Thank you

Rahana.NKKSTC