Garba
Jyoti Shah, 64, was born with cerebral palsy and has 90% disability.
I retired as an officer from Bank of Baroda,” she said. “I started Jyot Foundation in 2017 to use my experience and contacts to give something back to society.” “But society gave me opportunities.
This year, the foundation’s Divyang Garba will be held on Oct 11 at Narayan Rao Bhandari Open Party Plot in Memnagar. Because of the way they move, “They may feel embarrassed or fear being mocked.
At most garba events, many such people can only watch others dancing,” Shah said. She said at events organised by the foundation, people understand one another. “We arrange an accessible venue, call in around 100 volunteers, make 10 wheelchairs available, ensure valet assistance, and arrange drinking water and meals,” Shah said. “Some people with disabilities rarely leave their homes,” Shah said.
“Persons with disabilities want to dance and worship the Goddess. “At the garba, such people meet friends, exchange information, and discover opportunities. I, too, learnt about employment through people I met.”