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Andhra Pradesh
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Nalgonda
Disability is no bar for this youth
Staff Reporter
Visually-challenged Suman Kumar imparts training in computers
– Photo: Singam Venkataramana
Determined: Suman Kumar Bhokray at his training institute in Miryalaguda.
NALGONDA: Propelled by a passion to serve the cause of youth mainly the
rural students, a technology savvy visually impaired youth is striving to
explore the vibrant potential of computer education to help youth excel in
their academic and career pursuits.
Visual impairment did not deter Suman Kumar Bhokray, 26, a native of
Miryalaguda, who lost his sight due to retinal detachment in his
childhood. He underwent surgeries several times in the United States of
America and various other hospitals in India but in vain. Suman spiritedly
pursued his favourite hobbies - computers and music despite the visual
impairment.
Driven by undaunted spirit and encouragement from his parents – Dr.
B Nagender a senior gynaecologist and Kalpana, Suman not only gained grasp
over the whole spectrum of computer operations but also acquired the
requisite skills to teach computer courses.
In an effort to impart computer and communication skills to the youth
particularly of the rural areas, Suman established Sree Sharadamba
Vidyalaya in Miryalaguda in 2006.
“I did not undergo any formal coaching in computer courses and I
enriched my computer knowledge through on line mode”, said Suman who
studied B.Com (computers). “The screen readers like Microsoft
narrator immensely helped me in acquiring the skills and sharing the same
with the students”, he said.
“Our team comprising seven expert faculty members teach students the
fundamentals of computers to the advanced computer courses besides spoken
English and communication skills. This apart, we also train the students
for GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, ICET, and other exams”, he said.
“Seven students of our institute went to the US for further studies
and several others had gone abroad to pursue higher education and explore
career options”, he said.
“Computer and communication skills hold the key to success in this
highly competitive era.
This is more applicable to the visually and physically challenged
persons”, he emphasized and said, “We offer free coaching to
the underprivileged youth including visually impaired students”.
Suman produced a music album in the past out of his sheer interest in
music. Music is a source of motivation for me, he remarked.
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