1 00:00:11,640 --> 00:00:13,759 I am Yogesh Kumar Gupta 2 00:00:14,599 --> 00:00:17,160 Right now I'm teaching in Motilal Nehru College 3 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:19,920 University of Delhi, since 2005. 4 00:00:23,320 --> 00:00:26,800 When he joined college, Yogesh faced scepticism. 5 00:00:28,839 --> 00:00:30,800 People are concerned about 6 00:00:30,839 --> 00:00:33,039 "How will he be able to teach via books?" 7 00:00:33,880 --> 00:00:35,840 "How will he check students assignments?" 8 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:37,679 "How will he check test papers?" 9 00:00:37,679 --> 00:00:41,359 Since those are occupational prerequisites. 10 00:00:42,439 --> 00:00:44,960 But Yogesh was determined and confident 11 00:00:45,079 --> 00:00:46,920 to fulfil his role as a teacher. 12 00:00:47,479 --> 00:00:50,159 And this is thanks to the support and training 13 00:00:50,159 --> 00:00:53,399 he received at the Blind Relief Association 14 00:00:56,280 --> 00:00:59,280 An organization that empowers children and adults 15 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:00,359 with visual impairment 16 00:01:00,359 --> 00:01:04,519 by running a school and conducting vocational training. 17 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:09,480 The BRA's mission is to give the visually impaired 18 00:01:09,480 --> 00:01:12,239 a chance to build a productive and fulfilling life 19 00:01:12,640 --> 00:01:14,359 supported by Optum 20 00:01:14,840 --> 00:01:16,040 As a force for good, 21 00:01:16,359 --> 00:01:18,840 Optum strives to improve the quality of life 22 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:20,120 for every Indian, 23 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:21,599 and works towards offering 24 00:01:21,599 --> 00:01:24,200 quality support and healthcare to all. 25 00:01:26,079 --> 00:01:28,280 That’s why in 2022, 26 00:01:28,280 --> 00:01:31,040 Optum teamed up with the Blind Relief Association 27 00:01:31,040 --> 00:01:33,159 to help build their infrastructure 28 00:01:33,159 --> 00:01:35,159 and support their mission. 29 00:01:40,879 --> 00:01:42,560 We teach a specialised course 30 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:44,319 Diploma in Computer Education 31 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:46,879 for which Optum is supporting us. 32 00:01:50,319 --> 00:01:51,840 Just as learning Braille 33 00:01:51,840 --> 00:01:53,319 is essential for the visually impaired, 34 00:01:53,319 --> 00:01:54,480 Similarly, in order to grow and 35 00:01:54,480 --> 00:01:56,480 contribute equally to the society 36 00:01:56,840 --> 00:01:58,840 the knowlwdge of computers is of paramount importance. 37 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:04,079 With the help of equipments provided by Optum, 38 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:07,640 we have now created a Science and Maths lab. 39 00:02:09,919 --> 00:02:11,000 Through this partnership, 40 00:02:11,319 --> 00:02:14,599 Optum is enabling a whole new generation of children 41 00:02:14,599 --> 00:02:17,599 to become productive members of the new economy. 42 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:22,680 I'm very proud of the support that Optum 43 00:02:22,680 --> 00:02:25,479 is extending to the Blind Relief Association 44 00:02:25,479 --> 00:02:28,719 in setting up computer labs, math labs, science labs. 45 00:02:28,919 --> 00:02:31,439 Optum is also sponsoring the end-to-end education 46 00:02:31,439 --> 00:02:34,039 of students of Bachelor of Education, 47 00:02:34,039 --> 00:02:35,879 and also students who are doing diploma 48 00:02:35,879 --> 00:02:37,520 and computer education. 49 00:02:39,039 --> 00:02:41,919 Our strategic support to the Blind Relief Association 50 00:02:41,919 --> 00:02:44,240 is augmented by our team’s efforts 51 00:02:44,240 --> 00:02:47,840 to take part in the organisation’s activities. 52 00:02:48,319 --> 00:02:51,319 This helping act unlocks our minds and hearts 53 00:02:51,319 --> 00:02:53,120 to the wider society 54 00:02:53,120 --> 00:02:56,080 connecting us ever more deeply to our vision. 55 00:02:57,520 --> 00:03:00,240 We came here and participated in a few activities. 56 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:04,400 In the library, we put dates and stamps on books 57 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:06,639 and checked the availability of books of different subjects. 58 00:03:07,319 --> 00:03:09,039 We also participated in the candle making event 59 00:03:09,039 --> 00:03:12,120 and learned how to make candles and diyas. 60 00:03:15,840 --> 00:03:17,360 In terms of my expereinece, 61 00:03:17,360 --> 00:03:20,400 no volunteer can ever go untouched. 62 00:03:20,919 --> 00:03:24,599 It is also so gratifying to see the hope 63 00:03:24,759 --> 00:03:27,719 and the dignity with which all the students, 64 00:03:27,719 --> 00:03:30,159 as well as the trainers here are working 65 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:33,240 uh, to kind of, you know, develop, uplift, 66 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,479 working on their overall development. 67 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:41,719 The way Optum has helped us, 68 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:43,439 now we'll have to think about 69 00:03:43,439 --> 00:03:44,639 how we can make better utilisation of 70 00:03:44,639 --> 00:03:48,080 the kind of help that Optum has provided us 71 00:03:48,599 --> 00:03:51,199 So that our beneficiaries 72 00:03:51,479 --> 00:03:53,000 can derive the maximum benefit from it. 73 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:56,960 For Yogesh, 74 00:03:56,960 --> 00:04:00,000 who was once a student in this very institution, 75 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:03,800 the association with Blind Relief Association continues. 76 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:07,280 I mean, if you ask me, you can say that I'm biased, 77 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:09,280 but it's a huge contribution. 78 00:04:09,840 --> 00:04:14,599 I have written a few articles on disability 79 00:04:14,599 --> 00:04:17,120 and also visited a few instituitions 80 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:20,399 But I didn't find an institution like this anywhere, 81 00:04:20,399 --> 00:04:24,759 which cares so much for the students and kids. 82 00:04:24,759 --> 00:04:29,000 And if there is anyone who is willing to give them a stage, 83 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:30,720 then it's the Blind Relief Association. 84 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:38,519 The Blind Relief Association 85 00:04:38,519 --> 00:04:40,399 is leaving a profound impact 86 00:04:40,439 --> 00:04:44,120 on lives of the people with visual impairment. 87 00:04:44,120 --> 00:04:45,680 By imparting skills, 88 00:04:45,680 --> 00:04:47,240 offerig support, 89 00:04:47,240 --> 00:04:48,480 and nurturing a community 90 00:04:49,199 --> 00:04:52,439 The Blind Relief Association’s partnership with Optum 91 00:04:52,439 --> 00:04:53,639 and its team 92 00:04:53,639 --> 00:04:56,639 is leaving a better and more empowered world 93 00:04:56,639 --> 00:04:59,399 that’s bright and full of possibilities.
