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Eyeway Conversations with Melody Goodspeed

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Melody Goodspeed, Major Gifts Specialist at American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). An adventurous and fun-loving person, Melody is also a wife and a doting mother to two children.

After losing her vision at the young age of twenty-six, Melody hit rock bottom until she decided to fight and persevere through the disability. She went through rehabilitation, learned computer software, and assisted living skills, and made a re-entry into the world.

Eyeway Conversations with Siobhan Meade

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Siobhan Meade, a digital marketing professional, journalist, and disability activist from the United Kingdom.
After losing her vision at the age of sixteen to Glaucoma, Siobhan found it challenging to go about her life until she heard a blind man share his achievements over a radio programme.  With the newfound confidence and support from her family, friends, and teachers, Siobhan has come a long way in making a mark in the disability domain.

Eyeway Conversations with Sabriye Tenberken

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with, Sabriye Tenberken, a German Tibetologist and co-founder of the organization Braille Without Borders.

Sabriye became totally blind by the age of twelve due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition. Despite a setback at an early age, she learned to deal with her blindness. An adventurer at heart, she wanted to travel the world.

Eyeway Conversations with Guneet Sethi

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Guneet Sethi who acquired blindness much later in life. But she never gave up on life. In a career of 30 years, Guneet has worked different jobs as a teacher, communications specialist, creative writer, and trainer. A motivational speaker, she is known for her recipe of a perfect cup of coffee! 
 

Do listen in to this delightful account of perseverance.

Employment Rights For Disabled People At Workplace: What RPwD Act 2016 Says

By Kethosinuo Tepa
Persons with disabilities are protected by the same laws as everyone else and share the same general employment rights as other job seekers and employees. However, there are also special terms for them under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 which was passed by the government of India. The Act and the Rules replaced the 1995 legislation and introduced substantial changes to the rights and protections of people with disabilities. 

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