" DISABILITY CREATES BARRIERS, BUT DITERMINATION BREAKS THEM "very well proved by Mamta Namdev Tambe from Mumbai is a true inspirational Precious Gem of India.
Mamta Namdev Tambe (Mamta Baldev Chandiramani) is a visually handicap,She was born premature with no vision on July 27,This barrier did not stop her growth & development in any way as she is a person of strong will power, determination & positive attitude.She lost her father when she was 13 years old. Right from childhood She was very independent learning Diploma in basic computer using screen reader software (Jaws), 2 degrees of Indian Classical music (Vocal as well as singing), Medical Transcription, Typing, swimming, singing, Reiki, Casio, flute &making friends. She followed the example of Helen Keller who overcame all the barriers in life in spite of her disabilities.
She was born in Philippines (Manila) did her Pre-primary and primary school From Bangkok Thailand, secondary school (SSC) from Bhavans A.H. vadia High school Andheri Mumbai Under the Integrated Education Program, Junior college from Ferguson College Pune along with staying in the hostel there where in the 12th standard Mamta with her confidence positivity and personality was crowned superintendent of Ferguson college ladies’ hostel for 1 fully Year from 2003 to 2004. Senior College Sathaye college Vile Parle (E) T.Y.B.A. Topper Majoring in Education of 2008 Batch. Further did her M.A. from Mumbai University. She has thorough knowledge of computer &computer software with JAWS.
Mamta Loves reading and listening to books she reads a lot whenever she gets times specially e books, some audio books and stories.When She was in 9th, she also started to learn Mobility cooking currency identifying and other independent living skills etc, which intern made her more independent. Mamta has worked in many organizations teaching computers in Voice Vision, Andheri industrial women home for the blind, Wilson College as in charge of Andrews Vision Centre and worked With Dr. Sameer Mansuri Scientific Ayurvedic practitioner, As Project Manager with Nab India,At present she is working at State Bank of India, Bolinj Naka branch (Virar West) as Deputy Manager.She looks forward to the responsibilities given & accepts challenges & doesn’t give up until she succeeds.
With her vast experience in various fields she has immense thirst for knowledge. So, she is always looking for more exposures to learning for the growth & development of our organization. She would like to bring into the mainstream the knowledge possessed by her for the benefit of the Blind & the common man working in the society. In spite of her disability, she travels independently using all modes of public transportations. She always arrives before time as she is very punctual. She independently handles the enquiries of thec ustomers at the branch efficiently. She is a Garahak Mitra (Customer Friendly). Always open to learn for growth & able to handle all the responsibilities given. She is truthful, trust worthy and honest. Her competency encourages employment for disabled people.
She attended second conference of Access India which was organized in Ahmedabad in September 2008.She attended a conference organized by Barrier Break Technologies known as (Techshare Conference) which focused on assistive devices and access technology products in November 2008.Felicitated by Lions Club for Excellence in Academics in September 2009.Felicitated by Maharashtra NAV NIRMAN SENA (MANSE) on the occasionof World's White Cane Day on 15 October 2009.Felicitated by State Bank of India on the occasion of World's disability day, on 5th December 2011 for good nature and excellent work.She recieved medal by DMD and CDO our former Chairperson Mrs. Arundhati Bhattacharya Madam on 14th March 2012 on evebof International Women's Day.She also was felicitated by State bank of India Super Circle of Excellence (SCE 2) by Mr. Tom Jecup sir and State bank of IndiaAndheri (W) branch by P.C. Baror sir on 20th April 2012.She attended a one-day training organized by American Heart Association in collaboration with Voice Vision on First Aid on 15th April 2012. She completed and passed Bank Increment 2 examination JAIIB in 20/01/2012, and CAIIB in 25/01/2014.She Was felicitated by SC ST Association corporate centre unit SBI on the occasion of 136 birth anniversary of Dr. Baba saheb Ambedkar by GM OLCS A.V. Bhrumma Rao sir on 25/04/2017.Currently this lock down and work from home situation, have earned various E certificates from Hadley school in various courses.
Lastly she says "My visual impairment has given me a chance to explore the best of assistive technologies, to equip myself with the competitive skills to gain a responsible position in the corporate world. With the help of a screen reader called “Job Access with Speech” (JAWS ) . She use Braille script for her reading and writing, and am able to read and write in all languages mentioned. I also teach computers, Braille,Mobility, cooking and other skills to visually impaired and partially sighted students. Using TALKS, a software that converts the display text of a cellular handset into highly intelligible speech,She is powered to make optimum use of cellular technology like speech-enabled contact names, caller ID, textmessages, help files and other screen content. Now a days all mobile are having in-built screen reader name talkback which is a boon / blessing for All Visually impaired fraternity, it helps reading everything which comes on the screen.
