This episode of Eyeway Conversations features Moin Ahmad Idrisi, Julie Hamid, and their daughter Sarah Moin, a beacon of resilience overcoming her deafness, blindness, and severe speech impairment to score a remarkable 95% in her 10th exam on the ICSE board. Like Helen Keller's, Sarah's brilliance keeps surprising those who know her. The podcast explores Sarah's inspiring journey, narrated by her parents who played a pivotal role in her success.
Moin and Julie delve into the challenges Sarah has faced since infancy, including vision loss and hearing loss. They detail how they tirelessly sought treatment and explored various avenues to educate their daughter. The episode sheds light on their decision to educate Sarah at home initially, equipping her with Braille literacy and navigating the complexities of integrating her into a mainstream school.
The conversation highlights the couple's unwavering support as they meticulously converted textbooks into a Braille format and worked with Sarah's school to secure essential accommodations for her exams, including extended time and exemption from visual elements. They recount Sarah's insatiable curiosity and her fascination with subjects like science and math, even explaining how they devised creative solutions to explain complex concepts like cell division and the periodic table in a way that Sarah could comprehend through touch.
The podcast doesn't shy away from discussing the limitations Sarah faces in her social life, given her restricted mobility and dependence on family for navigating her surroundings. However, it also emphasizes her positive outlook and her hobbies, including reading novels on her Braille reader and even exploring social media platforms like WhatsApp.
As the episode progresses, Moin and Julie share their aspirations for Sarah's future. They initially considered encouraging her towards a career in English literature, perhaps even becoming a writer. However, Sarah has set her sights on becoming a teacher, inspired by the dedication of her instructors.
The heartwarming conversation concludes with the host expressing his admiration for Sarah's determination and his well wishes for her future endeavors. He also acknowledges the immense contribution of Moin and Julie, who have been pillars of strength for their daughter throughout her life.
This episode of Eyeway Conversations is a testament to the power of the human spirit and family's unwavering love and support in the face of adversity.

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