We, at Score Foundation, believe that information changes lives. And this belief has been strengthened by the people who approach the Eyeway Helpdesk, initially coming to us with their problems, and later informing us of their successes.
Here, we will feature the snippets of few such cases ...
Amit Patel
Amit Patel knew that there are compensating facilities which a blind student like him can use that will give him an equal footing with other students. His university allowed him for a scribe to write his MBA exams, but not extra time to take the exam. He then sought the help of Eyeway. Eyeway helped Amit in acquiring a copy of the rules in MBA courses which formed the basis of Amit’s request for compensating facilities. In addition to the information givern to Amit, Eyeway also connected him to the office of the Chief Commissioner of People with Disabilities (CCPD) and his university for a discussion about the matter. After his university was enlightened with the facilities which they are obliged to give to blind students, Amit was granted his request, both for a scribe and extra time in his examinations.Awadhesh Kaushal
Awadhesh Kumar Kaushal, a secondary school science teacher in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disorder that causes gradual vision loss. In spite of performing well in his work, he feared that with his diminishing vision he would soon lose his teaching job. Eyeway helpdesk gave Awadhesh confidence by informing him of the job security to blind people as stated in the PWD Act, and about specific concessions and policies. He was also guided to get his disability certified from the district hospital. Awadesh found valuable support by being connected to other blind teachers in other parts of India. Today with a renewed sense of security, Awadesh continues to perform well at his job and is a source of inspiration for others. He is grateful to Eyeway for guiding him as he continues to adjust to his eye condition through the myriad of information and advice he gets from listening to the radio show.
