The vision for these students with physical challenges extends beyond just their life. “Even if I die, my body parts will be of use to someone who is in need,” says A. Guruvammal, a student of B.A History, who is among the 27 residents of Nethrodaya who have pledged to donate their organs after death. “Except for eyes, I am willing to donate all my organs that might be of need to anyone,” she said, at the ninth anniversary celebrations of Nethrodaya.
At the event, it was emphasised that this is an opportunity for the visually challenged to be at the giving end. “The community proves that it is not sympathy, but an acceptance and equal footing that is required from every individual, to unleash all possible exciting opportunities to the aspiring visually challenged community,,” said C. Govindakrishnan, founder trustee of Nethrodaya.
Audio books for History subjects, which will be distributed free, were also launched at the occasion.
K. Dhanavel, Member Secretary, State Planning Commission, said that a special working group for the differently abled has been constituted for the 12th Five Year Plan.
