Mamta Namdev Tambe A Visually Handicap Inspirational Personality From A Banker To Receiving Honourary Doctorate From USA.

Mamta Tambe( Mamta Baldev Chandiramani)is well recognised by her activities in the Society received more than 50 awards from government and many ngo towards her achievements is a great example to many ” Where there is a will there is a way” Recently she was honoured by Honourary Doctorate from The American University as Social activist .She is also awarded as Blissful Queen from London, Saraswati Bai Dadasaheb Phalke Phalke as International iconic Women and Women A however in her training the other visually impaired personalities of the society

She was born premature with no vision on July 27,This barrier did not stop her growth and development in any way as she is a person of strong will power, determination and positive attitude.

She lost her father when she was 13 years old. Right from childhood she was very independent. She completed Diploma in basic computers using screen reader software (Jaws).Her passion to explore dreams did not stop here , completed 2 degrees of Indian Classical music (Vocal as well as singing), Medical Transcription, Typing, swimming, singing, Reiki, Casio, flute and making friends. She followed the example of Helen Keller who overcame all the barriers in life in spite of her strongly believes that:

“DISABILITY CREATES BARRIERS, BUT DETERMINATION BREAKS THEM”

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 in turn made her more independent.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

Mamta was born in Philippines (Manila) She started her childhood in Thailand, did her Pre-pdisabilities.Sherimary 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 computers and software with JAWS in the whole of India to Complete her T.Y.B.A in Education, (six papers) From Sathaye College(Mumbai University). Topped Mumbai University with the highest percentage and marks in the general category.She Received Excellence (All Rounder) Award From (IAEWP) an Organization Affiliated to (UNO) .In July 2008 She also has been interviewed by Print Media (Newspaper) namely (Nav Bharat Times) (Mumbai Mirror) (Maharashtra Times) (Yuva Paper for Youth) in June 2008, Blind Welfare Magazine and also West side Plus, Supplement of Times of India in July 2008 She also was Featured by Electronic Media on 5 Channels on TV namely (D D News)(Live India) (C T. V.) (I T N) and (Me Marathi) in June and July 2008. She attended a One-day training session organized by NAB India on Sensitivity towards the Visually Impaired in September 2008ttended a conference organized by Computer Society of India (CSI) for 2 Days in Ahmedabad in September 2008.She attended the 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 occasion of 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 received medal by DMD and CDO our former Chairperson Mrs. Arundhati Bhattacharya Madam on 14th March 2012 on eve of 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 India andheri (W) branch by P.C. Baror sir on 20th April 2012.

She attended a one-day training organized by the 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.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.

“THERE IS NO SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS”

Her visual impairment has given her a chance to explore the best of assistive technologies, to equip herself 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 is able to work with all Windows Operating systems, Microsoft Office applications like Word, Excel,PowerPoint,Office 365, etc. or any job-related applications.This also includes accessing Internet, filling forms online, sending & receiving e-mails via Internet based services like Google Gmail or any e-mail client like Outlook Express.

She also Designs websites accessible to Visually Impaired and partially sighted students.She uses Braille script for her reading and writing, and is able to read and write in all languages mentioned. She also teaches 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, empowered to make optimum use of cellular technology like speech-enabled contact names, caller ID, text messages, help files and other screen content. Nowadays all mobile phones are having an 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.