Eyeway Conversations with Anchal Bhateja

21/07/2025 25 min

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After losing her mother, Aanchal began to lose her eyesight just before her Class 10 exams. Despite the emotional and physical challenges, she didn’t stop.In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, Aanchal shares her powerful journey—from being denied admission due to her blindness to cracking CLAT and becoming a lawyer. Now working with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, she’s helping shape a more inclusive legal and digital system in India.Aanchal talks about:Navigating mainstream education as a blind studentFacing institutional rejection and choosing law over medicinePreparing for CLAT with minimal accessible resourcesWorking at top law firms and pushing for structural inclusionFighting for digital accessibility as a fundamental rightShe also reflects on the recent Supreme Court judgment that recognised digital accessibility as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution.If you know someone with vision impairment who needs help or guidance, share the Eyeway Helpline: 8800 00 4334Visit: www.scorefoundation.org.in