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Surveys reveal that people with disabilities consistently report a good quality of life, says Tom Shakespeare. So why is it often assumed they are unhappy?
Sudha Chadran
Many famous personalities, who were either born with disability or they
met with tragic incidents, have made a place for themselves in the
world
Their never-say-die-attitude has served as an undying inspiration and
motivation for those who have to battle with disabilities.
Many of them are legendary actors, spots-persons, politicians,
musicians, athletes, artists and writers. They have chosen a challenging
public life with dignity, by defying all odds and turning the spotlight
on themselves. [Government plans to set up panel for welfare of
differently abled]
There are some lesser-known people with disabilities, whose
awe-inspiring stories are worth knowing. [Mentally ill women 'treated
worse than animals' in India]
So, here, let's look into the lives of some of the brave and
extraordinary people, who are the living legends in their own way and
deserve a salute for their indomitable spirit:
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Sudha Chandran
Disability: Amputee
The renowned Indian classical dancer and TV actress Sudha Chadran met an
accident, at the age of 17, when she was travelling from Mumbai to
Chennai. In the tragedy, she lost her left leg that had to be amputated.
But, the brave woman did not give up her indomitable spirit and
continued to fulfill her dream and profession with the help of Jaipur
foot.
Achievement: A film was made on the basis of her real life story called "Nache Mayuri", where she played her character.
She has been honored with numerous awards and has performed all over the world. She acts in a variety of TV serials.
Arunima Sinha
Disability: Amputee. 27-year-old Arunima Sinha lost her left leg in an
unfortunate incident on April 11, 2011.
Achievement: Despite the fact that she lost a leg, she did not gave up
the spirit of her life and defied all conceivable odds.
Infact, Arunima decided to convert her weakness into her biggest
strength and by her true determination, on May 21, 2013, she achieved
the rare feat to become the first Indian amputee to conquer the Mount
Everest, with the help of a prosthetic leg.
Beside setting an example to the world, Arunima also made India, a proud
nation when she hoisted the Indian tricolour flag at the peak of the
Mount Everest. [Arunima Sinha on conquering Mount Everest]
A former national level volleyball player and football player, she lost
her left leg when she was thrown off a moving train by some hoodlums two
years ago.
Preethi Srinivasan
Disability: Became Quadriplegic at the age of 18 on 11th July, 1998.
Achievement: Preethi Srinivasan, who was the captain of the under-19
Tamil Nadu women's cricket team during its only victory in a national
tournament in 1997 and a champion in swimming, has defeated her
disabilities with her strong will.
Wheel-chair bound 34-year-old Preethi has an NGO called Soulfree, where
she imparts lessons of hope to those women who suffer from various kind
of physical disabilities.
She gives inspirational and motivational speeches at various
institutions
Disability: Became Quadriplegic at the age of 18 on 11th July,
1998.
Achievement: Preethi Srinivasan, who was the captain of the under-19
Tamil Nadu women's cricket team during its only victory in a national
tournament in 1997 and a champion in swimming, has defeated her
disabilities with her strong will.
Wheel-chair bound 34-year-old Preethi has an NGO called Soulfree, where
she imparts lessons of hope to those women who suffer from various kind
of physical disabilities.
She gives inspirational and motivational speeches at various
institutions.
Girish Sharma
Disability: Lost one leg in a train accident, when he was just 2
years old.
Achievement: Girish Sharma, a badminton champion, has proved that no
matter whatever the circumstances are, you can still be a Champion in
your preferred field in your life.
The determined boy never let his disability to become an obstacle in
achieving his goals.
In an interview, Girish was quoted as saying, "When I was a child, I
used to play Cricket, Football, Badminton with normal children of my
age. My disability was nowhere near in my mind. I enjoyed those games as
much as a normal person does."
Girish, who also rides bicycle, is the proud winner of the Gold Medal in
Paraolympic Asia Cup for Disabled in India.
Besides, he has also played in Israel, Thailand and in Germany. But
shockingly, his commendable out-of-the-world efforts have never been
recognised by the Indian government.
Helen Keller
Disability: Born as a blind, deaf, and mute on June 27, 1880
Achievement: Author, political activist and lecturer Helen Keller
devoted her life to persons with disabilities, thus becoming an
inspiration to many disabled persons.
A prolific author, Keller travelled to at least 39 countries. She
campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights, socialism and many
other social causes.
She passed away on June 1, 1968.
Albert Einstein
Disability: Born on March 14, 1879 and had a learning disability
and did not speak until age 3. He had a very difficult time doing maths
in school. It was also very hard for him to express himself through
writing. Was severely dyslexic and autistic.
Achievement: The great Albert Einstein fought his disability and entered
into the world of theoretical physics where he changed the face of
physics and science forever. His theory of relativity is said to be the
most revolutionary theory of physics. He won a Nobel Prize for his
photoelectric effect theory in 1921.
He passed away on April 18, 1955.
Disability: He has a learning disability that alters the way the
brain process written material. He showed signs of a learning disability
beginning in grade school, says he finally learned to read as an adult
through Study Technology,
Achievement: The Hollywood hearthrob star, who was severely dyslexic,
has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards and has won 3 Golden Globe
Awards. He started his career at age 19 and is immensely popular star
with along list of successful movies.
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