you can still continue your all activities, blindness is not a barrier for
these.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mujtaba Merchant" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:06 PM
Subject: [AI] Introduction Mujtaba Merchant Bangalore India
Greetings to all the Access India group members,
My name is Mujtaba Merchant single male aged 35. I live in Bangalore
India. Lost my eyesight recently just before my 35th Birthday, that makes
me a late blind. Before which I have worked for more than 12 years in the
Information Technologies and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Industries in
the capacity of Human Resources and Operations. I am currently at home and
learning the ropes to be able to successfully live as a blind. I am
undergoing training at Enable India which is a training institute based
out of Bangalore and they help visually impaired students to equip
themselves with computer and life skills for suitable employment
opportunities in the future.
During my career, I have also worked with start up companies and
effectively contributed in helping them with their strategy in identifying
new business, managing client relationships, hiring and retaining their
talent. I have contributed in re-branding, identifying markets, defining
processes, business development, market analysis (MI) and the likes.
Now, I am planning to look for work from home opportunities or partner
with a corporate for eligible jobs accordingly. Before losing my sight I
had many interests and hobbies, music and movies were my passion. I also
write poetry whenever I get the chance fortunately I have digitalized some
of it which I can share with group members if they like. I was also really
good at art in different forms like sketching, painting, modeling crafts
etc. My favourite sports were snooker and football. I am a technology
freak and was a avid video gamer. Biking was my first love and I travelled
many places around Bangalore on my bike like Mysore and Coorg. I also love
nature and sight seeing, I indulged in many expeditions to wild life
locations. have travelled to the countries in Middle East and Europe
namely, Muscat, Dubai, Kuwait, Saudi, Italy, London, Scotland and shortly
to Thailand.
After losing my sight I feel very grounded to my room and my computer. I
lost my right eye due to Glaucoma and recently my left eye due to a
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion if simply put known as a blood clot in
the main vein that supplies blood to the eye. Now I travel the world
through the computer. I also write reviews and some supporting documents
on products, I have put a lot of material together after becoming blind
that can help more visually impaired friends. Please connect with me if
you are interested in knowing more about them. I have made many friends on
Inclusive Planet and helped them with some applications and understanding
of some popular sites like facebook from a sighted point of view.
I enjoy food to a great extent, earlier I used to visit and experience any
new restaurant with friends or family. My favourite cusine is Italian and
Mongolian, not that I do not enjoy Indian food. Fast Food like Pizza and
Burgers are my weakness. My Mom is a great cook and I enjoy anything she
cooks. Fried Ladies Finger, Tomato Key Chuttney, Dal Fry, Ghee Rice, Lassi
are a die for my taste buds. I also enjoy going out with friends to pubs
and having a great time dancing and glugging as much beer as possible,
please note this has not been the trend after losing my sight. I have 2
pet cats and also indulge in some plants that I maintain in my house.
Enough said, I am sure that I would have put many to sleep with this
introduction. To compensate below is a really good poem on disability
shared. Enjoy your day and take care, my contact particulars after the
poem below.
Disability and Me - Poet Unknown.
Some say I am disabled, But you know that isn't true.
I simply have a challenge A little different from you.
My slight inconvenience, has taught me Things they could not know.
Each obstacle is a victory, Enabling me to grow.
I'm not really any different, I cry, I laugh, I snore.
I don't want to be treated
As if I'm not a person anymore.
Out of good intentions,
People are afraid to let me try.
But sometimes I have to fall,
And sometimes I need to cry.
God gives me strength and dignity,
And the courage to be all I can be.
For He doesn't see me as disabled,
He just sees me as me.
Mujtaba Merchant
Bangalore India
Tel: 8050550969
Email: [email protected]
VIP - Visually Impaired Person
"Disabilities create barriers, but determination breaks them".
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