Rucha Sunil Shere
Ms.Rucha Sunil Shere special child with Downs syndrome has passed S.S.C. Maharashtra state Board of Secondary School Certificate Examination which was held in March 2011. She is the first intellectually challenged person with Down syndrome from Maharashtra to pass the examination with 58% marks. Rucha was only given concession in Maths. Instead of Maths she appeared for lower maths & work experience. The rest of the subjects were like regular students.
From struggling to get admission in a school to finding special educators, she has worked hard. She tasted success when she scored 61% to top the B.A. Sanskrit class in SNDT College, Mumbai in 2016. Tha propelled her to do her Masters in Sanskrit at SNDT College, Churchgate which she is pursuing now. She wants to teach people Sanskrit – a language she loves. See her teaching and get amazed at her clarity - https://youtu.be/osWap3iHKAo There are moments in life when you meet someone who lifts your spirit & encourages your soul. Rucha is one of those who will make you stop & think twice about what is possible. She attended regular school and college with typical children, completed her assignments, homework, and projects within the stipulated time.
Along with studies she is also interested in Dancing. She has passed 4 levels of Bharat Natyam successfully with A+ grade. She is also a student of Shiamak Daver’s Academy for performing Arts and has passed two levels. It is her determination that helps her succeed.She has performed many solo, group & duet Dances in inter school competitions and in college annual functions and won prizes.
She helps her family in household activities. She travels alone in public transport and has proved that when it comes to being independent persons with Down syndrome can do it with elan.
She has also successfully completed a course in Bakery & food products organized by Khadi and Village Commission, Government of India. This is an open course and not specific for disabilities.
She loves to read books, novels. She has her own library at home. In a world where often people see disability before capability, Rucha has persevered to make her dreams come true. Rucha is a Role model for Society. Persons with disability should not be segregated from society but included in their day to day activities. Inclusion is possible. It is a need of an hour.
Let people around the world know that when POTENTIAL is given OPPORTUNITY, the outcome is SUCCESS! For Rucha it was her determination that helped her succeed.
Her Biodata that she shares is something anyone can be proud of:
Name : Miss.Rucha Sunil Shere
Date of Birth :23.10.1989
Education :Nursery 1992-94
Jr.K.G. 1994-95 Suvidhyalaya-Gorai.Borivali(West)
Sr.K.G. 1995-96
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1st to 4th Std. 1996-2000
Special School 2000-2002 Sadaphuli Kandivali (West)
2nd to 10th Std. 2002-2011 Suvidhyalaya-Vazira naka.Borivali(West)
H.S.C to BA-Sanskrit - 2011-2016 S.N.D.T. Churchgate,Mumbai
Currently pursuing Post Graduation in Sanskrit from SNDT University.
Other Activities:
1.Passed 4 Exams of Bharat Natyam with A+grade.
2.Completed 2 levels of Shiamak Davar’s Institute of performing Arts.
3.Completed course in Bakery and Food products organised by Khadi and
Village Industries Commission.Govt. of India.
Hobbies:
Dance,Music,Reading,Cooking
Awards received:-
1. 07 Awards in various Inter School Dance Competitions.
2. Scholarship from Mahindra Tractor Kandivali(E) for being 1st
Downs Syndrome student passed S.S.C.exama all over Maharashtra.
3. Excellance Award from Rotary Club,Kandivali. For S.S.C.
4. Excellence Award from Rotary Club,Kandivali. For H.S.C.
5. Navdurga Puraskar from Mumbai Mahanagar Palika,Vishesh shala vibhag.
6. Certificate of Merit & Gold Medal for being stood FIRST in B.A.(Sanskrit)
7. Smt. Vajkorbai G. Betai Prize for securing highest number of marks in
Sanskrit
8. Late Mrs. Mangala M. Mangalmurthy Kulkarni Prize for securing highest
Number of marks in Sanskrit from amongst the candidates of SNDT, Mumbai.
9. Appreciation by Indian Medical Association –West Zone-Juhu,Mumbai.
10. Mayor’s Award – On occasion of world women day.
