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Ep-77: Visual impairment need not impair the ability to walk with a friend in the park or pick up groceries.
In this episode of Chezuba Talks, Tej welcomes Ishan Jha, CEO and founder of Travel Hands, a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering visually impaired individuals. With a mission to connect visually impaired people with fully sighted volunteers, Travel Hands transforms everyday errands into safer and more memorable experiences. Discover how Travel Hands started, the challenges they faced, and their innovative approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of both VIPs and volunteers. Ishan shares the heartwarming stories and highlights the positive impact of these journeys, fostering new friendships and creating lasting bonds. Tune in to learn about their strict safety procedures, collaboration with organizations and stakeholders, the impact of COVID-19, and their future plans to expand and create a more inclusive society.
Podcast Highlights:
0:09 - Introduction to the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in pedestrian-unfriendly cities.
1:03 - Tej welcomes Ishan Jha, CEO and founder of Travel Hands, and congratulates them on winning Innovate UK and Sport England grants.
1:19 - Ishan shares how Travel Hands started and their focus on increasing employability for visually impaired people.
4:02 - Exploring the safety measures and volunteer enrollment process at Travel Hands.
6:21 - The positive experiences and lack of worrying incidents shared by both VIPs and volunteers.
7:39 - A brief break to understand Chezuba, a platform connecting skills and passions with social needs.
7:58 - Ishan discusses collaborations with VIP-based organizations, corporates, and other charities.
9:35 - The challenges faced by Travel Hands during the COVID-19 pandemic and their successful transition to online services.
11:09 - Ishan highlights the need for virtual help, including marketing, fundraising, and spreading the organization's message.
12:43 - Directing listeners to Travel Hands' website and encouraging them to support and get involved.
13:01 - Ishan discusses their expansion plans and the application of human-centred design in different cities.
14:19 - Closing remarks, appreciation, and well wishes for Travel Hands' mission.
Join us as we delve into the inspiring world of Travel Hands, where safer journeys, empathy, and inclusivity pave the way for a more connected and compassionate society.
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By ChezubaIn this episode of Chezuba Talks, Tej welcomes Ishan Jha, CEO and founder of Travel Hands, a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering visually impaired individuals. With a mission to connect visually impaired people with fully sighted volunteers, Travel Hands transforms everyday errands into safer and more memorable experiences. Discover how Travel Hands started, the challenges they faced, and their innovative approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of both VIPs and volunteers. Ishan shares the heartwarming stories and highlights the positive impact of these journeys, fostering new friendships and creating lasting bonds. Tune in to learn about their strict safety procedures, collaboration with organizations and stakeholders, the impact of COVID-19, and their future plans to expand and create a more inclusive society.
Podcast Highlights:
0:09 - Introduction to the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in pedestrian-unfriendly cities.
1:03 - Tej welcomes Ishan Jha, CEO and founder of Travel Hands, and congratulates them on winning Innovate UK and Sport England grants.
1:19 - Ishan shares how Travel Hands started and their focus on increasing employability for visually impaired people.
4:02 - Exploring the safety measures and volunteer enrollment process at Travel Hands.
6:21 - The positive experiences and lack of worrying incidents shared by both VIPs and volunteers.
7:39 - A brief break to understand Chezuba, a platform connecting skills and passions with social needs.
7:58 - Ishan discusses collaborations with VIP-based organizations, corporates, and other charities.
9:35 - The challenges faced by Travel Hands during the COVID-19 pandemic and their successful transition to online services.
11:09 - Ishan highlights the need for virtual help, including marketing, fundraising, and spreading the organization's message.
12:43 - Directing listeners to Travel Hands' website and encouraging them to support and get involved.
13:01 - Ishan discusses their expansion plans and the application of human-centred design in different cities.
14:19 - Closing remarks, appreciation, and well wishes for Travel Hands' mission.
Join us as we delve into the inspiring world of Travel Hands, where safer journeys, empathy, and inclusivity pave the way for a more connected and compassionate society.