A Journey of Resilience and Renewal Greetings,everyone!My name is Sathish Bharadwaj, and I’m from Chennai. In 2017, at the age of 27, I was involved in an accident that resulted in a spinal injury, leaving me completely paralysed from the neck down. For two years, I remained at home without access to proper physiotherapy or occupational therapy. On the advice of my relatives, I decided to come to Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA) for rehabilitation. When I arrived, I had developed severe contractures in my hands and legs and was completely bedridden. Thanks to the continuous physiotherapy and occupational therapy I received at ASSA, I began to make significant progress. I was trained to use a motorized wheelchair and a laptop, initially using only my thumb and eventually all my fingers. Today, I am fully capable of using the motorized wheelchair and working efficiently on a laptop. I hold a degree in Statistics, which has enabled me to secure a job as a Research Assistant in Amar Seva Sangam’s Research Department. My journey from being bedridden to regaining independence and finding meaningful work has been nothing short of transformative. I am deeply thankful to Amar Seva Sangam for giving me the tools to rebuild my life.Thank you, ASSA!

A Story of Hope, Healing, and Empowerment Greetings! My name is Srinivaasan, and I am from Thanjavur. In 2006, I was diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) in my spine, which led to surgery at the age of 22 and resulted in Quadriplegia. In 2009, I learned about Amar Seva Sangam and came here for rehabilitation. At ASSA, I received rigorous physiotherapy and occupational therapy, which helped me regain strength and mobility. Along with therapy, I was trained in writing, computer operation, and wheelchair training. These skills empowered me to live independently and pursue meaningful work. I worked for 8 years in the MTU section of Amar Seva Sangam as a receptionist. Today, I am a full-time employee at the Spinal Cord Injured Unit, where I work as a receptionist and handle administrative tasks. Had I not come to ASSA, I would have likely remained bedridden at home. Instead, I gained the confidence to work despite being in a wheelchair. I am deeply grateful to Amar Seva Sangam for providing me with this opportunity and changing my life. Thank you, ASSA!

Joined ASSA at the age of 17, after a car accident that left him Quadriplegic. His will power along with the skills of the therapists, enabled him to sit in a wheelchair and learn. He completed BCom, B.S Computer Science and went on to qualify himself as a Chartered Accountant. Now he is the Chief Financial Officer at ASSA. He is married with twin boys. He is indispensable to the organization

A Journey of Healing, Resilience, and Independence Dear friends, my name is Deepak Lal, and I am from Uttaranchal. I lost my parents and elder sister at age 25, and in 2005, I met with a tragic bike accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. I became completely paralysed from the neck down. This injury left me unable to feel anything below my neck, requiring assistance for all my daily activities. In 2006, I came to Amar Seva Sangam. When I first arrived, my condition was critical, with large bed sores all over my body. I couldn’t sit or sleep properly, and I struggled with language barriers and adjusting to the local cuisine. However, through dedicated nursing care, physiotherapy, and vocational training, my life began to change. Today, thanks to the support and guidance of Amar Seva Sangam, I have regained my self-respect and am living a fulfilling, independent life. I am proud to be an inspiration to others, overcoming countless struggles to lead and manage my life happily.Thank you, Amar Seva Sangam, for helping me rebuild my life.