Living his life out loud: Harsha’s story

Living his life out loud: Harsha’s story

Every year, over 27,000 children in India are born with hearing loss. Worldwide, hearing loss is the second most common impairment and one of the most severe forms of disability. Harsha’s parents always thought of him as a quiet and reserved child. Even at 13, he...
Restoring Sight in Rural Tamil Nadu

Restoring Sight in Rural Tamil Nadu

Visual impairment is a serious health challenge that is acute in India. In majority of the cases, the primary reasons for blindness are refractive error and cataract that are both avoidable with treatment. Cataract can be treated with a small surgery, and refractive...
Kamla Weaves his Future

Kamla Weaves his Future

The residents of Bakhariya, a village situated 25-30 km off Varanasi, comprises mainly of handloom weavers and farmers. Some families have livestock as well, which supplements their monthly household income. However, Kamla Prasad and his family solely depended on his...
The Irreplaceable Role of Family

The Irreplaceable Role of Family

While early screening for detecting disability in children is undoubtedly crucial, the willingness of the family to go the extra mile in terms of treatment is more important. Likith’s is one such case study where the significance of supportive caregivers, a conducive...