Physical disorder no hurdle for these achievers

JAIPUR: Akshaj Joshi, scored 91.2% in the Class 10 CBSE may sound usual until you know that he suffers from chronic disorder dyslexia (cannot read words) and dysgraphia (cannot write).
A resident of Malviya Nagar, Joshi had to read several times more than any normal student to understand his subjects. “I cannot study for long hours. So I had planned my studies in short spells. It was difficult but I managed it well," said an elated Joshi. He recalled that procuring the medical documents to seek a writer or a scribe who can write on his behalf was difficult. Other than his family, he credited his teachers for his success. “My school was highly supportive as teachers have to spend extra time on me to ensure that before I go home I should understand the concepts," said Joshi. Highlighting the support he received from his family, he said, “My parents and my elder brother spend hours with me revising chapters. He coached me to dictate answers properly so that I can convey the scribe better in a one go.”
A differently abled, Manu Garg of Shastri Nagar scored 92% in Class XII Arts with less than 25% visibility has surprised his teachers and family.
Garg, suffering from an irreversible disorder Macular Degeneration leading to the loss of his vision cannot read anything and rely on his mother whose job was to repeatedly recite chapters for him. He live leading a normal life until he reached in class VIII. “I developed weakness in my eyes. The weakness becomes terrible and in a matter of a year, I had lost my 75% vision medically. Initially, it was difficult to cope with life and I fell into depression,” said Garg. He found support in his mother who stood by her son. “My mother had convinced my school that this vision wouldn't cause any problem in my academic performance. She is with me like my shadow," said Garg.
He said that his mother kept track of his studies and sits with him for hours reciting subjects until he understands.