CTH Story of Sai Padma - Revision history

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'''Age:''' 55 years (in 2010)

'''Occupation:''' Principal, Govt.Junior College, Puthalapattu, Chittoor Dt. Andhra Pradesh

'''Nature of disability:''' Polio affecting the right upper limb & left lower limb

'''Education:''' M.A. (English Literature), Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

'''Peer Group:''' His school mates loved him and never for a moment he was discriminated. He is proud to have half a dozen Doctors, an IAS, an IRS & a Brigadier among his school mates who are still in close contact.

'''Family:''' He is happily married to a normal woman who looks after him as a child. His only son has just completed his MD in General Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore.

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'''1. Favorite movie(s)''' 
I am a movie freak, many favorites- Hindi- khub surat, black, tare jameen par, anaamika (old), 3idiots, Aandhi, Any movie with positive theme English- A beautiful mind, Sound of Music, A roman Holiday, Titanic, Shlinders List, Forest Gump, list is endless here too!

'''2.Favorite books''' 
Toughest question for me on earth, I would rather say my favorite writers/authors- Ayn rand,Ken Follet, Paulo Coelho, OSHO, Jhumpa Lahiri, Stephen Hawking, Khaled Hosseini, John Grisham.

'''3. Favorite color''' 
White, baby pink, black.

'''4. Craziest thing that you have ever done in your life''' 
Every important decision in my life looked really crazyyy at that time. Later it proved, when I accepted the reality and mistakes, people started seeing that I work hard!

'''5.Most Valuable thing that you have purchased till now''' 
My cell phone Nokia N95- I am greedy still as I am a technology addict. Still looking for some more goodys like apple iPhone etc..

'''6. If you are marooned on an island what 5 things you would like to keep with you''' 
My wheelchair, Leg braces, endless supply of books & food, writing paraphernalia, Oh forgot my spectacles!

'''7. Favorite food''' 
Not a foodie.. enjoy both south and north Indian dishes. Any thing Spicy/masala chalega!

'''8. Your biggest strength''' 
My Courage. My husband Anand, My parents, My aunty and uncle (not necessarily in the same order!)

'''9. If you take birth again, who would you like to be born as?
Sai Padma Only, but With more wisdom to start the same work, earlier and for disabled in focus. I am a happy person. Every adversity is an opportunity.

'''The thing(s) that you hate''' 
Hypocrisy, Double standards, Autocracy, Making human relations a business.

'''9. The first thing you do right after awaking up in the morning''' 
I will sit and meditate. It can be 5 minutes or 50 minutes depending on my physical condition. Then try to shift into wheelchair with stiff hands and legs…hahhaha

'''10. The last thing you before falling asleep in the night''' 
Talk to my husband about the day. Read for 10 minutes.

'''11. You prefer sons or daughters?''' 
Daughters of course; I feel I can raise them better than boys

'''12. Oft-repeated word/sentence by you''' 
There is ABILITY in the word DISABILITY itself- focus on that.

'''13. If world is going to be destroyed in next 5 minutes. What would you
do during this time?''' 
I would call my parents and aunt and uncle and my mother-in-law, friends and would tell them “You have not only taught me the value of life but enabled me to enjoy it fully- I love you so much!” And simply hold the hand of my husband and enjoy the death coming near us!

'''14. What was your resolution on the new year?''' 
Not to react to set-backs. There is so much to do. Focus more on disability centric programs and projects.

'''15. The best gift that somebody can offer to you?''' 
Nokia 9900 touch or Coolest Laptop. ( I am shameless and got to be modest also when someone gifts!)

'''16. Your bedroom take fire what would you rescue at first?''' 
My Wheel Chair/braces

'''17. The town/country that you want to visit?''' 
An accessible trip to all wonders of the world

'''18. If you can meet one person of your choice, dead or alive, known or
not, who would this be?''' 
Mother Theresa, Jiddu Krishnamurthy, OSHO, Hellen Keller, Ernest Hemingway,

'''19. If you could change one thing your past, what would it be?''' 
I would change the delay in my perceptions on GROWTH AND ACCEPTANCE OF
DISABILITY PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PSYCHOLOGICALLY! If such delay is
changed, I can help many like me in this journey!

'''20.Would you allow us to give your email id in the published interview in case people may want to contact you or want to get motivated by looking at you.''' 
My e-mail ID: saipadma@gmail.com sai.globalaid@gmail.com anyone can contact me!
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==Interview==

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 '''1. Did you find any problems while you were doing your studies..I mean did lack of infrastructure in the Indian scenario pose any kind of problems for you?'''<br>
-Yes, like many disabled I faced many difficulties in studies especially in accessibility. On top of it, most of my education was in rural areas especially schooling and junior level which caused much discomfort in attending schools run in thatched sheds where every day sand struck in my calipers, trouble walking and taking steps, rains and poor infrastructure in schools, open-air classes where I have to sit on grass etc.. Coming home with wet leg braces and mud was a common phenomenon. I could not afford a rikshaw service to school, could only walk small distance with crutches and friends support. You can imagine the plight of a poor disabled person! They had no option. I used to fight with teachers to put classes inside, but they were helpless with limited space.I owe everything I am today to my friends, who supported me like anything!
+Yes, like many disabled I faced many difficulties in studies especially in accessibility. On top of it, most of my education was in rural areas especially schooling and junior level which caused much discomfort in attending schools run in thatched sheds where every day sand struck in my calipers, trouble walking and taking steps, rains and poor infrastructure in schools, open-air classes where I had to sit on grass etc.. Coming home with wet leg braces and mud was a common phenomenon. I went to school by a rikshaw, could only walk small distance with crutches and friends support. You can imagine the plight of a poor disabled person! They had no option. I used to fight with teachers to put classes inside, but they were helpless with limited space.I owe everything I am today to my friends, who supported me like anything!
 '''2. How do you manage your day to day activities...a  brief description...i.e. with somebody's help or you are able to cope up with routine activities yourself?'''<br>

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 {{CTHStoryOpeningMsg |FormalName=Ms. Sai Padma |InformalName=Sai}}
-==Sai Padma in her own words==
+=='''Sai Padma in her own words'''==
 {{CTHStoryPersonPhoto |FileName=Saipadma1.JPG |Size= |Link= |Align=}}One wonders what to write when asked to write about one self.  (At least I believe so!)  I thought my life is so simple, so normal and so naïve like any other girl. Until I came to know suddenly that I am physically challenged.
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 * Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.
 * Special recognition award from “Jayanthi Foundation, USA” for Services in empowering disabled in State of Andhra Pradesh, India.
 '''My Website:  http://www.globalaid.in'''<br>
 '''My Blogs:'''<br>

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 {{CTHStoryOpeningMsg |FormalName=Ms. Sai Padma |InformalName=Sai}}
 ==Sai Padma in her own words==
-One wonders what to write when asked to write about one self.  (At least I believe so!)  I thought my life is so simple, so normal and so naïve like any other girl. Until I came to know suddenly that I am physically challenged.
+{{CTHStoryPersonPhoto |FileName=Saipadma1.JPG |Size= |Link= |Align=}}One wonders what to write when asked to write about one self.  (At least I believe so!)  I thought my life is so simple, so normal and so naïve like any other girl. Until I came to know suddenly that I am physically challenged.
 I am first-born child of my parents, both doctors; born very healthy, like any child they had innumerable expectations before my birth. Was a very healthy child until I was viciously and completely affected by polio at the age of one and half months! my parents were devastated (normally doctors as a parent can never digest something so
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 * Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International
 * Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.
-* Special recognition award from “Jayanthi Foundation,USA” for Services in empowering disabled in State of Andhra Pradesh, India.
+* Special recognition award from “Jayanthi Foundation, USA” for Services in empowering disabled in State of Andhra Pradesh, India.
 '''My Blogs:'''<br>
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 '''http://saipadma.wordpress.com'''<br>
 '''http://accesseverywhere.blogspot.com'''<br>
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 changed, I can help many like me in this journey!
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-==Interview==
+==Interview of Sai Padma by CTH==
 '''1. Did you find any problems while you were doing your studies..I mean did lack of infrastructure in the Indian scenario pose any kind of problems for you?'''<br>

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 '''Family:''' He is happily married to a normal woman who looks after him as a child. His only son has just completed his MD in General Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore.
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-'''7. Have you ever felt any kind of emotional outbursts or complexes due
+'''7. Have you ever felt any kind of emotional outbursts or complexes due to your physical status? If yes then how could you manage it??'''<br>
 As a child I was “yes”- mainly because I could drive, dance, do this and that etc...  But it did not turn into a complex because of my Grand Mother again. She was the one who counseled me tirelessly and instilled one quality which is not taught in best colleges/universities- ACCEPTANCE AND COURAGE