A couple of days back, in a talent search programme on televison, one of the jury members, an eminent director of international repute, couldnt control his tears after watching a dance performance by physically handicapped children. One of the participants, a girl, hardly 8 yrs old, had no arms. It was apparent from her facial expressions that she was having difficulty in coordinating & maneuvering her body.........still she performed the whole act. Though she smiled outwardly, her eyes reflected the pain she was going through. What the juries felt, am sure, the viewers felt too. But our compassion is not their requirement. They just need their rights to equal participation in society. The society looses a lot if their contribution is rejected. One great example is Dr. D. Kent Cullers, Director of SETI R&D. He was born prematured, and to save his life he was immersed in pure oxygen, as a result of which, he lost his eyesight. If he was not given a chance, just imagine the immense loss the world of science would have suffered from.
The west has come up with 'freedom machines', new age technology that makes life easier for them. These technologies transform the lives of those who suffer from various disabilities and as a result are much less isolated from society. Its not that the state is always active in coming up with assistance. They, too, feel the heat of ostracism but much less than their indian counterparts. The handicapped too, have their dreams and aspirations and its the duty of the rest of the society to help fulfil them. Those of us, who are fortunate enough to have a sound mind and body, should come forward and do as little or as much as we can. In this context would like to mention one incident which I regard as nothing but a national shame. A chief minister of a state recently spent 2000 crores of public money in building parks with statues of herself, her party members and white elephants! Just imagine what vast development this money could have been used for. This is India! Should she be allowed to get away with this? Think over..........
The west has come up with 'freedom machines', new age technology that makes life easier for them. These technologies transform the lives of those who suffer from various disabilities and as a result are much less isolated from society. Its not that the state is always active in coming up with assistance. They, too, feel the heat of ostracism but much less than their indian counterparts. The handicapped too, have their dreams and aspirations and its the duty of the rest of the society to help fulfil them. Those of us, who are fortunate enough to have a sound mind and body, should come forward and do as little or as much as we can. In this context would like to mention one incident which I regard as nothing but a national shame. A chief minister of a state recently spent 2000 crores of public money in building parks with statues of herself, her party members and white elephants! Just imagine what vast development this money could have been used for. This is India! Should she be allowed to get away with this? Think over..........
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