Eyeway Conversations

Losing sight is not just a physical change—it’s an emotional journey. Meet Pratishtha , Assistant Manager at SBI, who lost her vision completely at 26. From navigating the trauma of vision loss to challenging perceptions at her workplace, her story is one of resilience, acceptance, and strength. Tune in to hear how she rebuilt her life while dealing with emotional barriers, societal attitudes, and...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham is joined by Matthew Horspool , a blind professional from Coventry, United Kingdom. Blind since birth, Matthew opens up about his childhood, his education in special schools, and the challenges of stepping into mainstream spaces. Today, he works across the UK supporting blind people in their workplaces, but that’s only part of his story. Fro...

Can you imagine working for 25 years in a field you love only to suddenly lose it all? Anshu Jaiswal spent 25 years in the hospitality industry. A successful hotel professional, she lived a vibrant life filled with travel, food, and family. But when she lost her vision due to diabetic retinopathy, everything changed. This is Eyeway Rubaru , where we talk to people who have experienced late blindne...

Agustya Mehta is the Director of Hardware Engineering at Meta, leading a team that prototypes new hardware and software — from early mixed reality headsets to cutting-edge wearable devices. Among Meta’s most talked-about products is the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, designed for the mainstream market but proving to be a game-changer for blind and low vision users. In this episode of Eyeway Conversations,...

They told him his face made people uncomfortable. Manoj Kumar , an acid attack survivor, has been job hunting for years — not because he lacks skills, but because society can’t look past his scars. This is Eyeway Rubaru , where we talk to people who have experienced late blindness in their lives to understand their journeys. It leaves us wondering: If we claim to be an inclusive society, why do we...

After losing her mother, Aanchal began to lose her eyesight just before her Class 10 exams. Despite the emotional and physical challenges, she didn’t stop. In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , Aanchal shares her powerful journey—from being denied admission due to her blindness to cracking CLAT and becoming a lawyer. Now working with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, she’s helping shape a mor...

Siddharth Mahajan grew up in Vijayapura, a small town in northern Karnataka. Born blind, he faced many challenges in school, including being teased and excluded. But with the support of his family and a few teachers who believed in him, Siddharth slowly built a strong academic path for himself. In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, he talks about: Studying in a mainstream school as a blind stud...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sandeep Sharma , a government school teacher from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Blind since childhood, Sandeep’s journey is rooted in curiosity—from tinkering with radios and playing harmonium to mastering screen readers and launching one of the most unique platforms for blind users: Techno with Friends . What started as a group of friends...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Ummehaani Bagasrawala , a corporate executive at Deutsche Bank and the founder of Pearls of Vision . Ummehaani shares her journey navigating the structured world of banking, her early career in marketing and sales, and the personal challenges she faced as a visually impaired student seeking accessible education. She talks about f...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sameer Latey , a finance professional with over 25 years of corporate experience, currently working at Reliance Industries . Despite losing his vision completely in 2000, Sameer pursued Chartered Accountancy, navigated articleship without digital accessibility, and steadily built a successful career in finance and accounting. Fro...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Nyonyok , a multi-talented blind student from Arunachal Pradesh, currently pursuing English Honours at St. Edmund's College, Shillong. From growing up in a remote corner of Northeast India with limited awareness about disability, to becoming an international blind football player, rapper, music producer, and voice artist—Nyonyok’...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sagar Patil , a visually impaired entrepreneur from Mumbai and founder of Ideal Innovative Group (IIG) . After being denied admission to study electronics due to his blindness, Sagar pursued his passion independently—repairing radios, reading technical manuals, and learning through practice. What began as self-study evolved into...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with O. Aishwarya , a PhD scholar at IIIT Bangalore, working at the intersection of assistive technology, social sciences, and inclusive education. Aishwarya’s research focuses on developing tactile art opportunities for children who are blind, with a goal to establish an independent grammar of tactile expression—distinct from visual...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Divya Bijur , a Mumbai-based physiotherapist and trained singer. Divya, who is visually impaired, has built a successful independent practice while pursuing her passion for music,travel and languages. She shares her journey of navigating physiotherapy education at a time when mainstream inclusion for visually impaired student...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. Sanjay Jain , Professor at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. Blind since childhood, Dr. Jain opens up about his journey from studying music to becoming a leading academic in law. He reflects on the role of inclusive education, strong mentorship, and self-advocacy in overcoming systemic barriers—both in a...

In this heartfelt episode, George Abraham speaks with Nzano Shitio, a young writer and musician from Kohima, Nagaland, who is currently interning at Enable India in Bangalore. Nzano, whose name means "lovely" in her native language, opens up about her inspiring journey as a woman with visual impairment. She shares her early struggles growing up in Nagaland, where limited accessibility an...

In the light of World Autism Acceptance Week, George Abraham talks to Moneisha Gandhi and Gopika Kapoor, two mothers from Mumbai who created the BuddyUp Network app to help people with disabilities find friends and build connections. The guests share their personal journeys as parents of children with disabilities (Down syndrome and autism) and how their children's friendship inspired them to...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Veena Mehta Verma , an accomplished HR professional and the Director of the National Association for the Blind Center at Dwarka , New Delhi. She is transforming opportunities in both corporate and social sectors. Despite facing challenges with retinitis pigmentosa since birth, Veena pursued higher education, including an MBA in Hu...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. B.S.M. Kumar , a visually impaired professional working at Continual Engine , a company developing AI-driven accessibility solutions for education and digital content. Dr. Kumar was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in his teenage years, leading to progressive vision loss. Despite accessibility challenges, he pursued MSc in...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham speaks with Salman Ali Qazi , Head of the Special Education Department at Christchurch College, Lucknow , who is breaking barriers for visually impaired students. Despite facing challenges with retinitis pigmentosa since childhood, Salman completed his education including law school, before finding his true calling in special education. After...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Dr. T.K. Bansal , an innovator, mentor and educator whose life journey is as inspiring as his contributions to accessibility. A physics topper , Dr. Bansal pursued MTech, and PhD degrees from IIT Delhi , and a postdoctoral research at Oxford . While he also built a successful career in coaching institutes, his true passion lay in...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham speaks with Sukriti Suri , a visually impaired student pursuing mathematics from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu & Kashmir.  Sukriti’s academic path has been anything but conventional. Initially opting for history because she was unsure about mathematics, she couldn’t ignore her passion for numbers. Taking a bold step after her...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham reminisces about Sadhan Gupta in conversation with his daughter, Chandriya Alam. Blind from the age of 15 months, Sadhan Gupta defied all odds. He rose to become a prominent Member of Parliament, Advocate General of West Bengal, and a dedicated trade union leader. This episode explores his remarkable journey, showcasing his resilience, his pa...

In this vibrant episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham meets two inspiring content creators redefining fun and creativity in the digital space! Sudhanshu Khurana and Simran Chawla, both visually impaired, bring their infectious energy and creative spark to video blogging, turning everyday cafe visits into engaging adventures. Despite his macular degeneration, Sudhanshu masterfully handle...

In this episode of Eyeway Conversations , George Abraham talks with Prakash Pujari , whose life took an unexpected turn when he lost his vision at age 33 due to a cricket accident. A former specialist at a multinational shipping company, Prakash shares his inspiring journey from initial depression to becoming fully independent and finding new purpose. Prakash opens up about the challenging period...