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issue 5 july-august 2005
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Voices of People: Being a Woman

Eyeway asked some people what being a blind citizen of India means to them, with a focus on one specific aspect of life.

Madhu Singhal
Managing Trustee of Mithra Jyothi Foundation, which works with women with disabilities

My opinion is that a visually impaired person in India could be a normal citizen if proper education and opportunities are given to him or her. Yes, there are a few ifs and buts along the way, but nobody can stop a woman (or a man, for that matter) from doing well in her life.

And the future looks even better.

Related stories:
Voices of People: Education
Voices of People: Leisure and Entertainment
Voices of People: Society
Voices of People: Culture
Voices of People: Media and Communications
Voices of People: Business
Voices of People: Employment
Voices of People: Sports
Voices of People: Transport
Voices of People: Relationships
Voices of People: Public Services
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