Tanya has launched a vision loss support group in Pune & had been actively  working for uplifting the blind community in her own unique ways.
Circulating her message below on Insight & Do reach out if you are based out of pune &  would like to join it.

*INSIGHT: Vision Loss Support Group, Pune*

Vision loss can have a dramatic effect on a person’s life and each person will handle this life changing event differently. This support group is a space where individuals experiencing vision loss or blindness can connect and share thoughts, experiences, stories, ideas, know hows and resources with others who have a similar story
Our Mission: To provide psychosocial support and empower individuals who are struggling with adjusting to vision loss and create a tribe of such individuals

The support group will be facilitated by Tanya Ginwala and Dr. Ashwini M.

*About the Facilitators:*
Tanya is a qualified clinical psychologist and experiential educator with inclusion at the heart of her practice. With nature as her co-therapist, she enjoys facilitating therapeutic outdoor (and indoor) adventures for people to experience themselves in ways that open up new possibilities in their lives. In the past she has played a valuable role in establishing Adventures Beyond Barriers Foundation; a non-profit that facilitates social inclusion by enabling people with and without disabilities to participate in adventure sports together.

Dr Ashwini is an Ophthalmologist by profession. She also works with Manobal division of Deepstambh foundation . The foundation works for empowering visually and physically disabled by providing them with the tools for acquiring higher education and in turning making them independent. She also works with Mentor to Go - the largest not for profit for mentoring youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This cause is very close to our hearts. Please share widely with those you think may benefit.
(Caregivers and family members are welcome to join in as well. We welcome those who are well adjusted to vision loss or born with blindness to come and share as well)
*Please share with your visually impaired/blind friends and family*
We meet once a month.
*To know about our next meeting call or Whatsapp 9763301742 or 9986971933. Please reach out incase you need special assistance or have any questions.*

*"YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We can't wait to hear your story!"*