T A P VARADAKUTTY

T.A.P. Varadakutty, with 80% disability, is a happy man!

Born on July 23, 1949, Varadakutty's story is one of courage and determination. At the age of six, he was affected by polio and was able to move only with assistance. Yet Varadakutty represents the handicapped in various forums today, to redress their problems. He also provides the handicapped with necessary aids and appliances, arranges for bank loans and helps them in employment.

Crusading for the handicapped, this Chartered Accountant, who is also the President of Tamil Nadu Association for the Welfare of the Physically Handicapped, works towards the provision of equal and special opportunities for the handicapped. Varadakutty takes pride in expanding the association's activities in almost all the districts of Tamil Nadu by organising seminars, medical camps and vocational training programmes for the handicapped every year.

His mission does not end here. He has led an Integration Tour of the handicapped - "Kumari Mudal Kottai Varai" in 1995. He covered the 2,500 km distance from Chennai to New Delhi,on a three-wheeler, to brief people about the causes and prevention of road accidents.

His service to society has been recognised by the State and Central Government. He is the recipient of many awards including the`National Award' for being the best self-employed person working for the welfare of the handicapped and the `Thannambikkai Award' (Award for Self Confidence) on behalf of the Pondicherry Physically Handicapped Association.

Address: 18/1, Krishnamoorthy Street, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033.
Phone: 489 4773 (O), Res: 474 0964, 489 6823, Fax: 489 0665.

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