'My
finger was cut while working in January 2020, my father expired in February,
and I used my money to finish all the final rights. In March, the lockdown was
imposed, making my situation worse'. These sentences were stated by a blind
man, who was working in a factory, currently unemployed and finding it
difficult during this Covid-19 situation to meet the basic needs of his family.
After interviewing four individuals who are blind, and all of them stated that
they wished they received help from the government during this horrifying
situation.
'In this difficult situation, with no one in my family working, I
wish my wife, who isn't blind, is employed'. The sentence was stated by an
individual who desperately wants to come out of this tragic situation. The same
individual reported that when he went to a nearby place in Kashiram colony,
Noida for his family to stay in, people said they'll let the police trash him
and his family if they did not leave. The individuals stated that they received
the regular supply of the goods ration shops from the government. They also
said that they would like to get back to work and earn some money for their
family to be in the right place.
During
this situation, blind people can be unintentionally ignored. Their problems can
be hidden in society. Being blind, unfortunately, deprives the individuals of
applying to few jobs, and standing on their own feet may need a little support.
To help them stand on their own feet during the COVID 19 situation, the
government could implement few policies that benefit the blind individuals and
help them receive money. Creating jobs during this situation can be hard;
therefore, the government could allocate money that can be distributed to
differently-abled individuals. For the blind and disabled individuals, online
skill development classes can be conducted that will enhance their skills and
help them grab jobs once the situation gets better. Speaking to them, they
indicated that having a career in their hand could make them independent, and there
is nothing better than this. They could be encouraged to look at different
professions, such as coaching, chefs, artists, teachers, journalists, etc. The
list is endless, provided with an opportunity they would love to grab it and
stand independent.
During
this hard time, we must note that not everyone is sitting in their house and
having a quality time with their family. Few individuals are suffering from
this dark phase and are waiting to live a happy life. We could all help in
their upliftment and make sure everyone gets through this pandemic safe and
comfortable.
