Some visually impaired Indians have great achievements to their credit. Diwakar, a child prodigy has given amazing performances as a singer.
Ravindra Jain, born completely visually impaired, obtained his Sangeet Prabhakar degree from Allahabad. He had shown his excellence as a lyricist, singer and music composer.
Lal Advani, himself visually impaired, established an Association for special education and rehabilitation of disabled in India. Besides this, he represented India on Braille problems in UNESCO.
Helen A. Keller, an American author and lecturer, is perhaps the most wellknown and inspiring visually challenged person. She lost her sight when she was only 18 months old. But because of her resolve and courage she could complete
her graduation from a university. She wrote a number of books including The Story of my Life (1903).