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Madhu Singhal: Sincerity counts

The single-minded dedication of the visually impaired 42-year-old Madhu Singhal, Honorary Managing trustee, Mitra Jyothi, Bangalore, has ensured that persons with disabilities are given ample opportunities to lead independent lives.

Braille is much more than a written language with characters represented in raised dots. For the visually impaired, it is a bridge that helps them cross many barriers. Realising this, Madhu set up a Braille transcription centre for making books, in 1999. Almost a decade ago, the started a Talking Book Library with 55 cassettes and 15 members. Today, this library has over 13,000 cassettes and 521 members.

Madhu’s life has been one of service. Her endeavour is to assist persons with disabilities to achieve independence by making them aware of their rights through education and training. As the name suggests, Independent Living Skills Training, the centre for visually impaired women at Mitra Jyothi, helps equip them for a more fulfilling life. Madhu has also helped 75 men and 92 women get jobs within the corporate sector.

Madhu holds a Masters degree in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music. She has travelled extensively, undertaken various training courses and even practicipated in a trakking camp, adhering to the adage of climbing every mountain, literally and metaphorically.

Phone: 080-5298987
E-mail: mjyoti@vsnl.com

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