In today’s world of self-obsession, it is indeed an endearing sight when a differently abled person makes an effort to reach out to aid those in any kind of distress. Paschimbanga Agragami Andha Samiti (West Bengal Association for the Visually Challenged, PAAS), is one such organisation in West Bengal’s Kareya Kadabagachi that is run by visually impaired people. It is a shining example of how one can survive odds and overcome any challenges if one is determined. PAAS was formed in 2008 and began with a simple step of teaching Braille to the visually impaired. Having come a long way since its inception, this organisation now actively engages in training the needy and helping them earn their daily bread. PAAS has reached out to people with visual impairment from diverse backgrounds including hawkers, singers and beggars. It has time and again contributed to disaster-affected victims and intends to continue doing so with whatever available means.
(Published in Tehelka Magazine, Volume 12 Issue 41, Dated 10 October 2015) http://www.tehelka.com/2015/10/small-steps-big-leaps-5/ -- Avinash Shahi Doctoral student at Centre for Law and Governance JNU Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
