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Blind Journalist Becomes First Visually Impaired PRO
7 May
Summary
- Journalist B J Pradeep lost vision in 2011 due to retinitis pigmentosa.
- His wife Bindu recorded audiobooks to help him pass government exams.
- He became the country's first visually impaired Public Relations Officer.
B J Pradeep, a journalist, began losing his sight in 2011 due to retinitis pigmentosa, a condition causing progressive retinal degeneration. This challenging period led him to leave his profession, finding it difficult to watch television.
His wife, Bindu, played a pivotal role in his recovery, assisting him in preparing for government service exams. She meticulously recorded the content of his textbooks into audio format, which Pradeep diligently studied, even listening during mundane activities.
Their perseverance led Pradeep to secure a government job. Later, Bindu was diagnosed with cancer, but the couple found strength in mutual support, becoming each other's mentors.
This shared resilience empowered Pradeep to achieve a historic milestone: becoming the first visually impaired Public Relations Officer at Kannur University, proving that personal challenges do not define one's potential.
