Persons with disabilities struggle to lead independent lives given our societal set-up which makes self-reliance a hard bet for them. The Covid-19 crisis has added to their woes, leaving quite a few desperate and dependent for provisions.

26-year-old Chikkaredappa and his wife are both visually impaired. While he sold books for a living, his wife contributed to the household income by selling flowers outside a temple in Bangalore city. But the lockdown brought their small business to a screeching halt. Left without food, they called Eyeway for help.

Similarly, in Karnataka’s Bijapur district, an orchestra group of ten blind people led by 24-year-old Natarajan found themselves out of work following the spread of coronavirus. They also called our helpline in need of ration.

With support from volunteers and NGOs in Karnataka, Eyeway succeeded in arranging essential supplies for both Chikkaredappa and Natarajan.

As part of our Covid19 initiative, the Eyeway Helpdesk continues to reach out to persons with disabilities in need of help across states. For sustaining and scaling up the relief work, please donate using the link below.
http://scorefoundation.org.in/get-involved/

We thank you for your constant support.

Team Eyeway