Eyeway Conversations

From running a small shop to raising voices for disability rights, Mubarak’s journey is one of dignity, leadership, and self-belief.In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru, we speak to Mubarak, a blind entrepreneur, community leader, and a member of the CBR Forum Programme run by PGSS (Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti).Mubarak shares how his association with PGSS helped him understand disability rights, build confidence, and emerge as the leader of a Divyang People Organisation (DPO). He talks about starting and managing his own shop, using accessible mobile technology and digital payments, and supporting others in accessing disability pensions, certificates, and government entitlements.This conversation highlights:The role of PGSS’s CBR Forum Programme in empowering persons with disabilitiesRunning a business independently with vision impairmentUsing accessible technology for financial independenceCommunity leadership and grassroots advocacyWhy persons with disabilities are contributors, not burdensA powerful story of how awareness, opportunity, and collective support can transform lives.Watch the full episode and get inspired.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in⁠

In this episode of Eyeway Conversation, host George Abraham speaks with Sunil, a technologist who lost his vision at a young age and went on to study computer science at IIT Jodhpur, work at Morgan Stanley, and co-found an accessibility-first startup.Sunil shares the story behind TAN App—short for The Accessible Nation—an app designed to help people with visual impairment order food, shop online, and access digital services independently and efficiently.From food delivery via ONDC and Amazon to future plans involving travel, mobility, and financial services, this conversation explores how accessibility should go beyond compliance and focus on real usability.This episode is a powerful reminder that inclusive technology is not a luxury—it is a necessity.Download the App:Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onlyusable.usableapp&hl=en_INApp store: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/the-tan-app/id6566184214If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in⁠

In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru, we speak to the young para-athlete who refused to let vision loss define her limits.Sakshi Kale began playing football in Class 3, hiding her practice sessions from her parents, and eventually finding her path in para-athletics through mentors who believed in her potential. Despite societal criticism, academic struggles, and the challenges of low vision since childhood, she continued to chase the field — and made it to the national and international stage.In this conversation, Sakshi shares:How sports shaped her life from a very young ageThe turning point that led her to para-athleticsThe challenges she faced as a visually impaired girl in school and societyThe pride of representing IndiaHer message to young people with disabilitiesA story full of determination and heart — Sakshi reminds us that passion finds its own path, no matter where you begin.Watch the full episode and get inspired.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in⁠

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Pallavi, a visually impaired first-year Political Science student at LSR, New Delhi. Pallavi shares her college experience, accessibility support, exam accommodations, and her struggles with CUET — including how she filed a case with CCPD and earned a chance to re-appear.She also takes us through her personal journey — sudden loss of vision at age 11 due to a tumour, two years away from school, discovering Silver Linings NGO, getting back to education, and finding confidence through technology and mobility.This conversation is for anyone who believes education opens doors, when opportunity meets determination.Highlights: – Life at LSR with assistive support & accessible materials – CUET challenges and legal push for re-examination – Transition to blindness & emotional resilience – Role of family, NGO and education in rebuilding confidence – Mobility, daily commute, assistive tech & independenceIf you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

When Muskan began losing her sight, people questioned her future in science. She saw a new path waiting to be discovered.In this powerful episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Muskan, a visually impaired student who refused to let inaccessible labs, unfamiliar cities, or societal doubts stop her from pursuing her passion for science and research.Her story is one of courage and adaptation. From moving away from home for the first time to navigating tools and academic systems not designed for her, Muskan’s journey challenges every notion of who belongs in STEM.What You’ll Learn• How Muskaan carved her path in mainstream science as a visually impaired student • Tools and techniques she uses to study microbiology without sight • Emotional and academic challenges of living away from family support • The importance of accessible learning environments in STEM • How confidence, community, and mentorship empower visually impaired students • Why inclusion means creating systems where everyone can learn, experiment, and thriveTimestamps00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – Early life and losing vision 05:45 – Choosing microbiology as a career 09:20 – Navigating labs and inaccessible academic spaces 13:30 – Emotional journey and building independence 17:50 – Barriers in STEM education 22:40 – Support systems and finding confidence About Eyeway ConversationsEyeway Conversations brings real stories of people living with blindness and vision impairment—highlighting their journeys of education, employment, and empowerment. Powered by Score Foundation, Eyeway aims to foster inclusion through awareness, dialogue, and shared experiences.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

What would you do if one day, at the age of nine, your world suddenly turned dark?Meet Nupur Jain, who lost her eyesight due to a medical condition but never lost her vision for life.In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Rubaru, Nupur opens up about her remarkable journey — from surviving a coma and losing her sight to building a successful career at GAIL India with over 17 years of experience.Her story is a testament to resilience, parental support, and the power of self-belief. Through her words, Nupur reminds us that disability is not inability, and that acceptance is the first step toward empowerment.In this episode:How Nupur lost her vision at 9 and found strength to rebuild her lifeThe role of her parents in fostering independence and confidenceOvercoming barriers in education and careerA heartfelt message to parents and persons with disabilitiesA story of courage, acceptance, and unstoppable determination.Listen to the full episode of Eyeway Rubaru now! If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in⁠

In this inspiring episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Chhonzin Angmo, the first visually challenged person from India and the first visually challenged woman in the world to climb Mount Everest.Born in Chango village, Kinnaur district, Chhonzin’s journey from a small Himalayan village to the highest peak on earth is one of extraordinary courage and determination. A graduate of Miranda House, University of Delhi, and now working with Union Bank of India, she proves that resilience and purpose can take you anywhere — even to the roof of the world.From training on ice-clad slopes to facing moments of fear and exhaustion, Chhonzin’s story is about mental strength, courage, and the will to keep moving when everything tells you to stop. Her climb is not just a personal victory but an inspiration for every person who has ever been told “you can’t.”What You’ll LearnHow Chhonzin Angmo made history on Mount EverestHer journey from Kinnaur to Delhi to the world stageLosing eyesight due to wrong medication — and rebuilding life with purposeThe importance of mental strength over physical limitsTraining, discipline, and the challenges of high-altitude mountaineeringHow inclusion and opportunity can turn dreams into milestones Timestamps00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Growing up in Chango village, Kinnaur district05:10 - Journey into mountaineering08:30 - Training and preparation12:00 - Facing challenges on the climb16:45 - Lessons in mental strength20:15 - Making history on Mount Everest23:30 - Message to others with disabilitiesGuest: Chhonzin Angmo, Mountaineer, graduate of Miranda House (Delhi University), and employee at Union Bank of India — the first visually challenged person from India and the first visually challenged woman in the world to climb Mount Everest.About Eyeway ConversationsEyeway Conversations brings real stories of people living with blindness and vision impairment—highlighting their journeys of education, employment, and empowerment. Powered by Score Foundation, Eyeway aims to foster inclusion through awareness, dialogue, and shared experiences.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

What does courage look like when life takes everything away?In this episode of Eyeway Rubaru, we meet Rani (Pramodini Roul) — an acid attack survivor who lost her vision but not her will to live. From pain and rejection to finding freedom and self-worth, Rani’s story is a powerful reminder that even in darkness, the human spirit can shine the brightest.“Even though this face is burnt, it motivates people. It gives courage to those who can’t move forward in life,” says Rani, who turned her scars into symbols of strength and hope.Eyeway Rubaru is an initiative by Score Foundation under Project Eyeway — a platform that brings forward stories of people who experience late blindness and rebuild their lives with courage, dignity, and determination.Watch Rani’s journey of transformation from surviving an acid attack to inspiring countless others and discover what it truly means to rise again.Listen to the full episode of Eyeway Rubaru now! If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

In this thought-provoking episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Dr. Ishan Chakraborty, professor of English at Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Dr. Chakraborty shares his journey of losing vision at 19, finding his voice through literature, and shaping academic spaces that embrace disability, gender, and diversity.Through his story, we explore how disability and queerness intersect in a world that often overlooks both. From challenging stereotypes in higher education to “Cripping” the classroom, Dr. Chakraborty’s journey redefines what it means to teach, learn, and live authentically.Join us as we uncover how language, technology, and activism come together to build a more inclusive world—where blindness and identity are not barriers but lenses through which we understand humanity.What You’ll LearnHow blindness shaped Dr. Chakraborty’s academic and personal journeyThe idea of “Crip Pedagogy” and inclusive teachingIntersection of queerness and disability in IndiaThe role of technology in empowering persons with vision impairmentHow academia can embrace diversity and disability as central, not peripheralTimestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - Choosing Literature Over Commerce 5:15 - Losing Vision at 19 8:00 - Learning Braille and Mobility 11:30 - Building Confidence and Identity 13:05 - Disability in Academia 15:40 - What is “Crip” Thinking? 19:50 - Gender, Disability, and Inclusion 23:20 - Finding Space as a Queer, Blind AcademicGuest: Dr. Ishan Chakraborty, Professor of English, Jadavpur University Eyeway Conversations brings real stories of people living with blindness and vision impairment—highlighting their journeys of education, employment, and empowerment. If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit:⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Zuhaib Khan, a young professional from Lucknow who lost his vision gradually due to Retinitis Pigmentosa.Zuhaib opens up about how vision loss reshaped his life—his education, friendships, and career—and how he learned to navigate the world with resilience and purpose. From studying science and facing barriers in mainstream education to finding new direction through radio, technology, and advocacy, Zuhaib’s story is one of transformation and courage.A passionate radio enthusiast, he shares how sound became his companion and how, for someone blind, radio holds a depth and intimacy that sighted listeners can never fully understand. Today, Zuhaib works to empower others with visual impairments, spreading awareness and confidence through his lived experience.Tune in to hear his story of acceptance, growth, and the power of sound.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, please share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Pradeep Gangvar—a teacher, poet, musician, and social worker from Lucknow.Pradeep’s story takes us from a small farming family in Bareilly to the ashrams of Vrindavan, the classrooms of Lucknow University, and into his life as a music teacher and social advocate. Along the way, he discovered poetry as his voice for social change, wrote on issues ranging from corruption to women’s empowerment, and became deeply involved in improving education and opportunities for the visually impaired in Uttar Pradesh.In this heartfelt conversation, Pradeep shares how resilience, education, and creativity shaped his journey—and why he continues to see poetry and music as tools for social transformation.Listen now to discover the man behind the poems and the melodies, and how he’s lighting the way for others.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, please share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit:⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in⁠

Losing sight is not just a physical change—it’s an emotional journey.Meet Pratishtha, Assistant Manager at SBI, who lost her vision completely at 26. From navigating the trauma of vision loss to challenging perceptions at her workplace, her story is one of resilience, acceptance, and strength.Tune in to hear how she rebuilt her life while dealing with emotional barriers, societal attitudes, and the everyday challenges of blindness.Listen to the full episode of Eyeway Rubaru now!If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, call the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham is joined by Matthew Horspool, a blind professional from Coventry, United Kingdom. Blind since birth, Matthew opens up about his childhood, his education in special schools, and the challenges of stepping into mainstream spaces.Today, he works across the UK supporting blind people in their workplaces, but that’s only part of his story. From navigating accessibility in banking and technology to pursuing his lifelong passion for music, Matthew’s journey is layered and full of surprising turns.Tune in to discover how he built his path.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs support, please share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

Can you imagine working for 25 years in a field you love only to suddenly lose it all?Anshu Jaiswal spent 25 years in the hospitality industry. A successful hotel professional, she lived a vibrant life filled with travel, food, and family. But when she lost her vision due to diabetic retinopathy, everything changed.This is Eyeway Rubaru, where we talk to people who have experienced late blindness in their lives to understand their journeys.Anshu didn’t stop. She started her own food business, and rebuilt joy with the help of family and friends.Her story reminds us: losing sight doesn't mean losing direction.Listen to the full episode nowIf you know someone with vision impairment who needs help or guidance, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Or visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

Agustya Mehta is the Director of Hardware Engineering at Meta, leading a team that prototypes new hardware and software — from early mixed reality headsets to cutting-edge wearable devices. Among Meta’s most talked-about products is the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, designed for the mainstream market but proving to be a game-changer for blind and low vision users.In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, Agustya shares:How the first prototype for AI-enabled smart glasses emerged from a Meta hackathonWhy blind and low vision employees at Meta pushed for accessible featuresHow AI in the glasses can read text, describe images, and identify objectsThe importance of mainstream design in reducing stigma around assistive techWhat’s next for India: more language support, local partnerships, and affordability strategiesIf you know someone with vision impairment who could benefit from accessible tech, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334 Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

They told him his face made people uncomfortable.Manoj Kumar, an acid attack survivor, has been job hunting for years — not because he lacks skills, but because society can’t look past his scars.This is Eyeway Rubaru, where we talk to people who have experienced late blindness in their lives to understand their journeys.It leaves us wondering: If we claim to be an inclusive society, why do we force people like Manoj to cover their faces just to step outside? Why do we measure human worth by appearance rather than ability?Help Manoj get a Job.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs help or guidance, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Or Visit:⁠⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in

After losing her mother, Aanchal began to lose her eyesight just before her Class 10 exams. Despite the emotional and physical challenges, she didn’t stop.In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, Aanchal shares her powerful journey—from being denied admission due to her blindness to cracking CLAT and becoming a lawyer. Now working with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, she’s helping shape a more inclusive legal and digital system in India.Aanchal talks about:Navigating mainstream education as a blind studentFacing institutional rejection and choosing law over medicinePreparing for CLAT with minimal accessible resourcesWorking at top law firms and pushing for structural inclusionFighting for digital accessibility as a fundamental rightShe also reflects on the recent Supreme Court judgment that recognised digital accessibility as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs help or guidance, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

Siddharth Mahajan grew up in Vijayapura, a small town in northern Karnataka. Born blind, he faced many challenges in school, including being teased and excluded. But with the support of his family and a few teachers who believed in him, Siddharth slowly built a strong academic path for himself.In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, he talks about:Studying in a mainstream school as a blind studentDeveloping a deep interest in English literatureInterning with The Hindu and completing online global coursesTeaching himself music and releasing his first Kannada trackWhy he wants to become a professor and change how people see disability in educationIf you know someone with vision impairment who needs help or guidance, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Sandeep Sharma, a government school teacher from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Blind since childhood, Sandeep’s journey is rooted in curiosity—from tinkering with radios and playing harmonium to mastering screen readers and launching one of the most unique platforms for blind users: Techno with Friends.What started as a group of friends sharing tech tips evolved into a YouTube channel, a 24x7 internet radio, and a hub of accessible learning content—including tutorials on music production, screen readers, and computers. Sandeep’s love for Hindi, his innovative DIY spirit, and his belief in self-learning are inspiring a generation of visually impaired individuals across India.Listen in to hear how one teacher turned his limitations into a launchpad.Connect with Techno With Friends:WhatsApp: 9460504850YouTube: Techno With FriendsFor guidance on life with blindness, call the Eyeway National Helpdesk: 8800 004 334

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Ummehaani Bagasrawala, a corporate executive at Deutsche Bank and the founder of Pearls of Vision. Ummehaani shares her journey navigating the structured world of banking, her early career in marketing and sales, and the personal challenges she faced as a visually impaired student seeking accessible education.She talks about facing exclusion in the workplace, the lack of systemic support for students with disabilities, and how these experiences motivated her to start Pearls of Vision, a volunteer-led initiative that connects blind students with scribes, readers, and career guidance.Tune in to hear how one woman turned everyday hurdles into meaningful support for others in the blind community.For scribe or reader support, or to volunteer, reach out to Pearls of Vision via WhatsApp or social media.Eyeway Helpdesk: 8800 00 4334⁠ www.scorefoundation.org.in