Girl who cannot see, hear or speak scores 95% in ICSE board exams
Sarah Moin of Lucknow overcame several physical obstacles to get an outstanding 95% in her ICSE Class 10 exams. Considering that Sarah is speech-impaired, deaf, and visually-impaired, her accomplishment is astounding.
Born with vision impairment, Sarah slowly lost her hearing after Class 3. Despite these challenges, she got success due to her perseverance, determination and thirst for knowledge.
Sarah’s parents, Julie Hamid and Moin Ahmad Idrisi, say that although she has faced difficulties along the way, she has also received divine direction. They sent her for specialized care and used Braille to finish her schooling at home.
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Supportive environment helped Sarah succeed
Christ Church College, Lucknow, saw Sarah’s potential and invited her to join a special class led by devoted teacher Salman Ali Qazi. Sarah flourished in this encouraging environment with other students with disabilities.
Her father emphasized the function of Orbit Reader, a special tool that serves as Sarah’s teaching aid and blends a book reader, notepad, and Braille display.
Her textbooks were scanned and converted into digital files, allowing her to access them through the Braille keyboard on her laptop.
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A major obstacle to communication was overcome by Sarah and her family with the use of technology and innovative methods. Sarah used to communicate using her fingers to create words on her family members’ hands in order.
Sarah’s mother, Julie, also a teacher, meticulously went over her lessons with her daughter by using her fingers to create alphabets that Sarah had to figure out and put together to form phrases.
Through her hard work, Sarah scored great scores: 99 in geography, 97 in chemistry, 92 in biology, and 89 in physics.
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Sarah is a source of inspiration to others
Sarah’s tale is an inspiration to everyone. It proves that even the most severe disability can be overcome with the correct resources, encouragement, and a resolute mindset.
Her story serves as a testament to the vital role that committed educators, inclusive education, and technology can play in enabling people with disabilities to realize their full potential.
