Ms. Alpa Bhanubhai shah

Alpa Bhanubhai Shah lost her vision at birth. Her mother is also visually challenged. But this difficulty did not dampen her zeal to do education for achieving her goal.
She joined the institution “Andh Kanya Prakash Grah” at the age of eight. She successfully completed B.A., B. Ed. with English and Hindi (She was among the top rankers in Hindi).

Her marriage took place as a result of the Initiative taken by the institution and got married to Mr. Pritesh staying at London, who also happens to be a visually challenged person. Her husband is working in the computer division of Informatics Department at London. He inspired her and Alpa studied English, Mathematics, Commerce at London University. Being a brave and enthusiast person, she learnt swimming and dancing also. Now she is trying to get a job.

Source: Andh Kanya Prakash Grah
Dated 22nd July, 2002