Madison starts its CSR journey by adopting Tanya Computer Centre
MUMBAI,
August 6, 2018: Madison World has begun its CSR
journey by starting an NGO named Madison
Resource Foundation, that has adopted Tanya
Computer Centre.
Tanya Computer Centre was established
in 2006 as a Computer Training Centre
dedicated exclusively to training visually impaired people (all ages) in the
use of Computers. The Centre has so far trained over 250 students almost all of
whom have got jobs thanks to the Computer training received at Tanya Computer
Centre.
The Computer Centre uses a screen reading
software called JAWS that helps the visually challenged use computers. The Centre
teaches Basic Computer Courses like Windows and MS Office. Students are given
tactile books, and notes are provided in Braille, audio or large print, as per
the requirement of the student. Training is almost individual and personal and
the duration of the course is extended till the student is comfortable and
confident of using computers.
Tanya Computer Centre is led by Tanya
Balsara, daughter of Madison’s Chairman Sam Balsara who is herself visually
challenged and she personally trains all students.
Says Tanya
Balsara, “I congratulate all the students
passing out as well as all the 250
students who have passed out earlier for having the courage and determination
to come forward and learn something new and different. I have always believed
that disabilities create barriers but determination breaks them. Remember the
visually impaired may not have sight, but they don’t lack vision”.
Sam
Balsara made the announcement about Madison World adopting Tanya Computer
Centre at the 12th Convocation ceremony of Tanya Computer Centre and
said “The Centre is looking to expand its
activities in other parts of Mumbai and is looking for like minded socially
committed individuals who can personally lead the Centre and train its students.” He said “the Centre would be fully equipped with
Furniture and Fittings, Computers, Software and entirely financed by Madison
Resource Foundation in terms of both Capital cost and Revenue expenses
including salaries”.
On
the occasion an inspiring talk was given by the Guest of Honour, Mrs. Shalini Saraswathi, a quadruple
amputee who is unbelievably, a marathoner, who flew down from Bangalore for the
occasion. In 2012, Shalini went on to lose all 4 of her limbs but her
determination and never say die attitude has helped her take life head on and
live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Says Shalini
Saraswathi, I’ve always said the reason for
my success and strength has been the strong support system I have had, coupled
with the fact that I had avenues to get back on my feet. It’s an honour to be
associated with this event, because that is what this is - an empowerment.
Congratulations to everyone who are passing out today and wishing everyone more
strength and power!”
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