Achievement means various things to completely different individuals and it is very important by no means hand over on one’s goals, says S. Vinoth Kumar, a college member of Alagappa University, who overcame cerebral palsy to get a doctorate.
Mr. Kumar, 43, whereas addressing a gathering at Spastics Society of Tiruchi on Friday, spoke in regards to the challenges that individuals with incapacity face whereas getting employment and credited his household for his success as knowledgeable.
“I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when I was around a year old, and doctors said that my progress in life would be limited due to the disorder. I was not even expected to make it to school. But my parents, and later, my younger brother, rallied around, and helped me develop my potential, especially in education, with targeted training programmes,” he says.
Thanks to his persistence, and the encouragement of his lecturers and oldsters, Mr. Kumar accomplished his doctoral research, and cleared the National and State Eligibility Tests (NET,SET), which earned him a posting as an assistant professor of English at Alagappa University in Karaikudi.
“There are many sorrows behind my story, and I still get upset sometimes when I remember the bullying that I was subjected to during my school days. But I have learned to move past the pain. Do not get discouraged by people’s rudeness and negative attitude. You will find others to help you along the way,” says Mr. Kumar.
His father, P. Suresh Kumar, retired Regional Deputy Director of Employment, spoke on the position of fogeys in citing kids with particular wants.
Source: www.thehindu.com
