On this great occasion of Louis braille day, let's glimpse some of those who have carved their positions in the spectrum of people with sight loss in recent years.
Here’s a list of famous visually impaired authors from North India, known for their literary work, advocacy, and contributions to society:
🔹 1. Saurabh Pant (Uttarakhand)
Background: Visually impaired author and quizzer from Uttarakhand.
Known For: Burning Asia, Warming Boom, An Introduction to Birds, and Thoughts Beyond Measure.
Genres: Non-fiction, socio-political commentary, disability advocacy.
Contribution: Active voice in disability rights, nature writing, and contemporary global issues.
🔹 2. Dr. S.K. Rungta (Rajasthan)
Background: Blind academician and author.
Known For: Books and essays on education, social inclusion, and empowerment of the blind.
Contribution: Former President of National Federation of the Blind. Influential in disability education policy.
🔹 3. Lal Advani (Delhi)
Background: Pioneer in blind education in India.
Known For: Writings on rehabilitation and education for the blind.
Contribution: Founder of the National Association for the Blind. His works are more academic and policy-focused.
🔹 4. Dr. Homiyar Mobedji (Delhi/Mumbai)
Background: Although originally from Mumbai, has worked extensively in North India through DAISY Consortium.
Known For: Accessible technology and training manuals for the visually impaired.
Contribution: Author of numerous manuals on assistive reading tech and braille accessibility.
🔹 5. Rajendra Sharma (Uttar Pradesh)
Background: Blind poet and author.
Known For: Hindi poetry, often featured in All India Radio and literary circles.
Contribution: Known for promoting inclusive Hindi literature through blind writers’ networks.
These are the top voices of north India when it comes to vision impairment: If you want to know more, feel free to search them online.
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