The Hindu Business Line : Out of sight, not out of hope

I AM aged 19, and hail from a middle class family. I had glaucoma since birth; however, this was rectified when I was five years old and I could see clearly. But, unfortunately, a couple of years later, while in my fifth standard, I met with an accident and lost my eyesight. Despite specialised medical treatment from reputed medical institutions I could not get my vision back. Permanent loss of eyesight is a handicap I have to live with, I realised.

A couple of years back, when playing with a friend of my age, I was awestruck by his knowledge on various things. Initially, I was sceptical whether I could pursue my studies in a normal school. Rather than wallow in self-pity, I went about finding ways to make a mark in life.

I continued my studies steadfastly and completed my 12th standard with more than 95 per cent marks. This performance could not have been possible but for the encouragement and motivation provided by my parents, friends, relatives, and the senior principal, teaching staff, president and secretary of the `Reading Association of Blind'. I am always grateful to them for their special care and services.

My ambition in my life is to become a mathematician. I have found a short-cut method for solving squares and cubes. In addition, I love playing the keyboard and writing poetry. I have also composed a number of tunes.

At present, I am doing my B.Com at Vivekananda College and also the CA (PE I) course. I am optimistic that I will come out with flying colours.

I receive excellent support and guidance from my college and the ICAI. I am confident that with the help of appropriate software I will be able handle my studies.

B. Ramkumar

Chennai

JumpTheOdds@hotmail.com

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