Jyotisho Yoddhas – Our Warriors who bring in light to brighten our World
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It is a time to celebrate those with Down syndrome and educate the world about all of the things our self-advocates can do.
We all know that Down syndrome is a genetic condition and one in every 800 babies in India are born with it. There is no discrimination in who is a person with Down syndrome. People of any race, ethnicity or background can have Down syndrome.
What we need people to know is that Persons with Down syndrome are very capable and deserving of life and work. Everyone has different talents that make them special and unique. They can do things like go to school, play with friends, speak multiple languages, sing and play instruments, create art, go to college, vote, create their own business and more.
This month we proudly present to you our Yoddhas who have proved that the world is a better place because of them.
Jyotisho Yoddha #31 – Dhriti Ranka
Tickling her way to Glory – Dhriti Ranka After her evening playtime, the next place you will find Dhriti is at her table creating her next work of art that will be the face of collectibles. ,Meet Dhriti a 9.5 year old artist and the…
Jyotisho Yoddha #30 – Eeshaan Joshii
Looking beyond boundaries – Eeshaan Joshii When you look up what do you see – the blue sky and if it is sunny, you don’t see anything but brightness. And at night, the sky looks like a blanket of stars with probably the moon looking…
Jyotisho Yoddha #29 – Arshnoordeep Singh
Always a Hero – Arshnoordeep Singh Heroes they say can come in any form. And ours came in the form of our son and a brother who dotes on his sister. His name is Arshnoordeep singh, a 22 year old smart talented and fun-loving young…
Jyotisho Yoddha #28 – Samriddhi
Our little Treasure – Samriddhi Samridhhi was born on 26th May 2014 in Tripura. The day I took her in my lap, it changed my life totally because she came to us after 9 years of our marriage. It was not less than any miracle….
Jyotisho Yoddha #27 – Aditya
ADITYA has accepted the challenges that came his way, fought against it like a true Yodha with a sweet smile. The Xtra chromosome as per the medical experts is a DISABILITY, but he has converted it to THESE ABILITIES and proved himself to be a…
Jyotisho Yoddha #26 – Gayatri Gupta
Creativity, thy name is Gayatri Gupta Gayatri is a quiet, shy, extremely intelligent young lady of 20 years. She loves to drive a car, click photographs of people, paint large canvases, and create digital art on photoshop! Her inclusive schooling in New Delhi made her…
Jyotisho Yoddha #25 – Aashi Gupta
Smiling her way to glory – Aashi Gupta Aashi ‐ means smile and true to her name she is here to spread smiles despite her own ongoing health challenges that have tried to suppress her‐ in the form of d/d of blood cancer, duodenal Atresia,…
Jyotisho Yoddha #24 – Ameet Kulkarni
Ameet Kulkarni-Swimming against the Tide Four gold medals, eight silvers and six bronze medals –these are not the medals won by India in any particular event. They are all won by Ameet Suresh Kulkarni in para swimming. Meet the swimming champion who will never let…
Jyotisho Yoddha #23 – Anived
Anived – a Bundle of Energy When the going gets tough, the tough get going. That is the inspiration that our Warrior for today gives us. All of 18 months, Anived is a true warrior from the word go. Born with a heart defect, Anived…
Jyotisho Yoddha #22 – Kalpaswe
Lighting up Lives – the Kalpaswe Way When Kalpaswe was born, her mother, a student of psychology felt that something was certainly amiss. She asked the doctor whether the child was “Mongol”. In those days, Persons with Down syndrome were called that since there was …
Jyotisho Yoddha #21 – Divya Sruthi
A blend of Talent – Divya Sruthi I feel proud and happy to be called as Divya’s mother rather than being called the mother of my daughter. My daughter Divya is a blessing for everyone around us. She treats all family members with love and…
Jyotisho Yoddha #20 – Rishi Kohli
Rishi Kohli – Always a joy to be Around Meet Rishi Kohli, “The extra Chromie” from Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Uttar Pradesh. This good looking young adult is the superhero of the family. Rishi is not your typical child. He has a wide range of abilities….
Jyotisho Yoddha #19 – Alankar Gupta
I am CAPABLE – Alankar Gupta My younger brother Alankar is a 24 years old adult with Down Syndrome. We confide in each other. He shares his feelings with me which he isn’t open about usually. We did all the fun stuff ‘normal’ siblings do…
Jyotisho Yoddha #18 – RISHI SHAHANI
A mix of everything nice ‐ RISHI SHAHANI A little of impatience, a little of irritation at failing, a little dejection at the unacceptance BUT loads of love, the eagerness to learn , the desire to accomplish, the urge to win and the junoon to…
Jyotisho Yoddha #17 – Khushi
Khushi – a bundle of happiness Struggles are a part of everyone’s life, but a true warrior is one who takes it in their stride and with a happy smile moves on. Little Khushi is one such warrior. With all the necessary interventions, consistency, hard…
Jyotisho Yoddha #16 – Iham
Expect the Unexpected – Iham When we chose the name Iham for our son, we didn’t know what it meant. It just seemed new, felt different, so we kept it. We didn’t know then that “iham” meant “expected” – to expect the unexpected . Today…
Jyotisho Yoddha #15 – Maahi Choudhary
Spreading the Cheer ‐ Maahi Choudhary Maahi… she’s the joy of our house! Her smile is so contagious. She loves socialising and hosting parties, enjoys travelling to different parts of the world, loves to try different cuisines and is interested in anything that life has…
Jyotisho Yoddha #14 – Aishwarya Rath
Aishwarya Rath – The warrior My self- advocate is my strength. Her presence brings in the sense of strength in me. The child in her propagates positive energy and it helps me get over all my negative energy. Though its an abrupt analogy to make…
Jyotisho Yoddha #13 – Veer Jain
The Little Dynamite – Veer Jain I am really proud to say that I am VEER’s mother. When you live in big cities most of the time people don’t remember your name. And we are really lucky to have Veer as everyone in our society…
Jyotisho Yoddha #12 – Aditi Sahu
She Lives and Loves Like No Other “Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists between a mother and a daughter.” I wish my daughter is going to be perfectly fine. She’s going to be happy, she’s ’s going to be smart,…
Jyotisho Yoddha #11 – Agrim
I am Proud to be Called Agrim’s Mother Agrim’s mother – Megha Sharma, this is what every parent wanted to hear that they should be known by their children’s name and we are one of those luckiest parents. “Life is not about sticking and grudging…
Jyotisho Yoddha #10 – Laksh
Attaining Goals, the Laksh Way I am really proud to say that “I am LAKSH Mother”, he is a True inspiration and a Motivator in many people’s lives, who has kids with DS. People thank me for sharing Laksh video’s because after seeing , they…
Jyotisho Yoddha #9 – Kimaya Wavikar
Hi everyone! I am Kimaya Wavikar. I believe in Never being defeated n have turned my Disability into This Ability!I have passed my 10th NIOS with 68%. I am a Teacher, n teach in a preprimary school. I love cooking n I am also a…
Jyotisho Yoddha #8 – Mauly
Proud to be Mauly’s mother Today I am known as Mauly’s Mother. When the Doctors at Bilaspur told us that she is a child with down syndrome, they also told us that she will not do anything. However, when we met Rekha Maa she guided…
Jyotisho Yoddha #7 – Dhruhi
Dhruhi – Our Divine Inspiration Year 2015, after a labour of 9 months on the part of my wife & excitement and anticipation on both me & my wife’s part, on 25th August 2015 we were blessed with a Daughter, our first child. The most…
Jyotisho Yoddha #6 – Anant
Be the reason for someone else’s smile!! Anant, my child gave me a purpose in life to bring a change in special kid’s world. I am Suruchi Agrawal, an avid artist, certified art teacher, passionate home baker, a healthcare professional and proud mother of two…
Jyotisho Yoddha #5 – Anvi Vijay
Anvi Vijay, ‘A rubber girl’ born with Down syndrome, Hirschsprung disease and congenital heart defect, she has achieved so many certificate and medals in yoga with her hard work, it makes these conditions of hers seem like a blip in her horizon.
Jyotisho Yoddha #4 – Yedhant
Yedhant, I came down to earth on 24th November 2014 and introduced my parents and my elder sister to a whole new different world.
Jyotisho Yoddha #3 – Shikha
Shikha, a 25 year old person with immense talent and abilities. For last few years I have been making handicraft and decorative articles.
Jyotisho Yoddha #2 – Abeer
Abeer is an excellent reader, even he has a very good general knowledge, he reads Hindi, does maths, he started writing although he is catching up with others
Jyotisho Yoddha #1 – Unnathi Suranaa
A Warrior for Self-Advocacy Ms. Unnathi Suranaa – Brand Ambassador, Down Syndrome Federation of India