This story is from June 14, 2012

With her grit, Sayali leaves adversities speechless

Having speaking and hearing impairment was not the only obstacle in Sayali Behre's path of appearing for the SSC examinations.For the past few years, she also started having serious problems in her vision.
With her grit, Sayali leaves adversities speechless
NAGPUR: Having speaking and hearing impairment was not the only obstacle in Sayali Behre's path of appearing for the SSC examinations. For the past few years, she also started having serious problems in her vision. But fighting all odds, she managed to score a fighting 70% in Std X.
"She was a premature baby and the doctor had warned that she would have these problems.
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Right now, she has to wear high powered spectacles. We have always supported her, especially her father with whom she shares a deep understanding," said Snehal Behre, Sayali's mother.
Sayali said that when her vision started to become weak she was very scared and nervous as she already had speaking and listening problems. "But my mother was a big support and I managed to score decently," Sayali said through an interpreter.
Sayali is all set to pursue HSC in her own school, the Deaf and Dumb Industrial Institute, in the arts stream. After that, she plans to take some vocational training and computer classes in order to get a job.
Sayali stands out as a shining example of the power of human grit and perseverance. With her sheer determination, facing numerous handicaps and financial problems Sayali emerged as a winner, proving the adage 'Where there is will there is a way' true.
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Aparna Nair

Aparna Nair is a correspondent with the Nagpur edition of The Times of India. She basically reports on aviation and assists in covering railways, environment and wildlife. Aparna likes reading fiction. She also loves traveling and is usually up for outdoor activities.

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