Eyeway Conversations

Eyeway Rubaru with Mubarak

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

Eyeway Conversation with Sunil Choudhary

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

Eyeway Rubaru with Sakshi Kale

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

Eyeway Conversation with Pallavi Adhikari

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

Eyeway Conversation with Muskan Gupta

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