A road accident in high school changed Shekhar Chaurasiya’s life. The 28-year-old from Bihar, who acquired a locomotor disability as a result, believes it spurred him on to become a multi-medal-winning para athletics champion.
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Born with Down Syndrome, Kritika Ahuja (12) from Punjab is a playful child who has blossomed in the care of her family. Supported by the NGO Agosh Holding Hands, she has shown all-round progress of late.

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A diehard cricket fan, he frequently chats with Harsha Bhogle who has sent him birthday gifts and greetings. Kavish Khanna (23) from Punjab has severe cerebral palsy and quadriplegia and is president of his school’s self-advocacy club.
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Discover the incredible journey of K. Y. Venkatesh, a Para-athlete from India, who, with the power of believing in oneself, overcame challenges to become a Padma Shri awardee.

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Keya Hatkar, speaking at IIS 2023: 'Each of us is able in some ways, and each of us is disabled in some ways, but we all need to believe in our abilities – because I'M Possible.'

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Following a strict exercise routine, Bhagwati Devi (34) from Himachal Pradesh is ready to face the future. She keeps herself busy to ward off negative thoughts, knowing that limb-girdle muscular dystrophy will drastically reduce her mobility.

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Blessed with a keen ear and great memory, Sameer Bhatara (36) from Punjab, who has an intellectual disability, has been singing since he was a toddler. He has performed on many stages and also teaches singing.

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Meet our youngest hero, Prathamesh Sinha, as he steps onto the IIS stage to share his inspiring personal journey. Exploring the joy of being included in schools, he dreams of a more inclusive and accessible India for people with disabilities. #iis2023

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Sport is central to the life of Amisha Prakash (22) from Bihar who was born with deafness. She has been reaping medals for racing and football in para sports and also coaches other youngsters with disabilities.

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Raghav Wadhwa (31) from Punjab could not benefit from a formal education because of his severe cerebral palsy. He needs help with his everyday activities but the rehabilitation centre Agosh Helping Hands has been enriching his life.
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Sparking the light for an inclusive India at 11th edition of India Inclusion Summit.

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Not content with the laurels she has received in paralympic sports, M. Bhavani (31), who has a locomotor disability, is setting up a foundation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to train children with disabilities in sports.

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Whether or not G. Goutham’s blindness is reduced through surgery, he is bound to make academic progress. This nine-year-old from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a star pupil of his mainstream school and passionate about music.

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After a gruelling search for the right school, the parents of Niyati Mehra (25) from Punjab found the perfect fit for their autistic daughter. Niyati completed school and is now learning life skills in a vocational centre.
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With the prospect of regular blood transfusions perpetually looming over him, it is a wonder that Avinesh Kumar (31) from a hamlet in Himachal Pradesh, who has thalassemia major, finished his graduation and runs his own small shop.

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The reason why a child lags behind in academics could be a learning disability, but few educators are trained to recognise it. Harshita Soni (12) from Delhi is living proof of the importance of timely intervention.

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