Somehow, I am repelled by such portrayals of disability, as blessing in disguise. So, I didn't even go to the link.
Personally, I respect Prashant Varma but considering lack of a sense as a blessing in disguise by media irritates me beyond measure. If it is so, then divyang is absolutely alright. Then, let everyone be similarly blessed! -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ramya Venkitesh Sent: 07 May 2018 10:22 To: [email protected] Subject: [AI] Lack of vision a blessing in disguise When Prashant Ranjan Verma lost 90% of his vision at the age of 19 due to a fungal infection, he thought his world had ended. For six years, he stayed inside his home. His family was depressed by what happened to him. Verma even thought of committing suicide. Today Verma, who is 42 years old, calls his disability a blessing in disguise. Read why Prashant Ranjan Verma considers lack of vision a blessing in disguise - https://newzhook.com/story/17849 Regards Ramya www.newzhook.com <http://www.newzhook.com> Newz Hook: India's only media site focusing on disability, inclusion and accessibility. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] 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.. ________________________________ Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes calls asking for personal information such as your bank account details, passwords, etc. It never keeps or offers funds to anyone. Please do not respond in any manner to such offers, however official or attractive they may look. Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] 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..
