Putting his best foot forward

Being physically challenged is no handicap for Bhadri, as he believes that happiness lies in making others happy

July 13, 2014 12:57 pm | Updated 12:57 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAM:

P. Veera Bhadra Rao shows how he writes using his toes, in Visakhapatnam. Photo: C. V. Subrahmanyam

P. Veera Bhadra Rao shows how he writes using his toes, in Visakhapatnam. Photo: C. V. Subrahmanyam

He does everything a normal person can do. He can write, type, stitch, wash clothes, make garlands, and even brew tea.

But the difference is that he does these with his legs, more so his right limb, as he does not have arms.

Meet P. Veera Bhadra Rao, also known as Bhadri, who is physically challenged by birth because of polio.

But, 37-year-old Bhadri does not allow himself to soak in self pity.

Working as an office assistant at an auditor’s office, Bhadri says that his happiness lies in making others happy.

“I feel that life has a purpose. The magic lies in discovering it at the earliest. What if I have lost my arms due to polio? It does not keep me away from earning, more importantly, making others happy,” he says.

For Bhadri, being independent gives him a sense of contentment.

Positive attitude

He says, “I enjoy life as it unfolds. And the excitement quotient is doubled when you become an ardent student, trying to absorb as many things as possible. Today, as an office assistant, I can carry out all banking transactions such as counting cash, deposits and withdrawals with ease. My services have been appreciated by my boss Jaggappa Rao. And that keeps me going ahead at work.”

After his duty hours, Bhadri knows how to utilise his free time effectively.

“I like to learn computer basics and improve my communication skills for better prospects. Who knows, it may even pave the way for self employment. I don’t want to restrict my career growth at any given point of time,” he says.

Ambition

Sharing his ambitions, Bhadri says that he likes to set up a small-scale unit and provide employment opportunity to others.

And there is a strong reason why he wants to improve himself in every aspect.

“Once I start earning sizeable income, I would like to marry and settle down,” he sums up.

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