In this episode of Eyeway Conversations, George Abraham engages in a discussion with Harish Kotian, a resident of Mumbai. His happy childhood took a drastic turn when he lost his sight due to a Diwali accident at the age of 13. Following his 12th grade, he joined the RBI as a telephone operator. With aspirations for more, he explored two options: computers and the UPSC. Despite facing challenging circumstances, he acquired computer skills. Starting in a clerical position, he took competitive exams within the bank, qualified as an officer, and worked in the Data Processing Department of the RBI until his retirement. Harish's groundbreaking tenure at the Reserve Bank opened doors for other visually impaired individuals, fostering inclusion beyond telephone operator roles. Harish is a dedicated Ham radio enthusiast and a licensed HAM radio user. He shared his experiences, including a mountaineering expedition to the Himalayas in 1994, during which he used ham radio. As one of the pioneers of the Email discussion group "Access India," a popular platform for visually impaired computer and technology users, Harish served as the dedicated moderator for an extended period. He takes pride in his three successful daughters and enjoys a contented married life. Join us to hear Harish Kotian's inspiring journey, which stands as a testament of resilience and determination, as he broke barriers and set an example for the inclusion of visually impaired individuals in the professional world. To access the podcast transcript, click on the link: https://otter.ai/u/vDN_VU2lmGDWOB_vPwgCDpn1oTY?utm_source=copy_url This podcast episode is brought to you by Score Foundation. To support our work, kindly visit the link: ⁠⁠⁠https://scorefoundation.org.in/⁠