Being blind is a cruel predicament, especially when the rest of the seeing world does not realize anything about a world with no light. Tiffany Maria Brar is a twenty-four year old volunteer currently enrolled at the IISE (Indian Institute of Social Entrepreneurs), Vellayani, who is determined to bring a change into the dark lives of others entrapped in the bustle of the  ‘seeing’ world.

Tiffany Maria Brar was born blind and understands the desperate need to educate those like her with the will and means to survive in a busy world, which has no time to stop and sympathize with their true needs and desires.

“Blind people are usually subjected to over protection but receive low emotional support. If there is a blind person in the family, then he or she is treated by the rest of the family members in a very 'closed' manner, to the extent that the person isn't allowed to do anything at all by himself or herself, which is the worse thing you could do to someone who actually needs to adapt and survive on their own,” says Tiffany, in an interview with Yentha

As a result of the over protective attitude of those around them, the blind are usually helpless without any one around and are forced to seek help for the most basic things for the rest of their lives. 'Jyothirgamaya', the mobile school for the blind, is an initiative undertaken by the social trust 'Braille Without Borders', dedicated to the education of  blind people.

“The idea of a mobile school was conceived by Braille Without Borders and I was invited to be involved in it; something I consider as an honor,” says Tiffany.

'Jyothirgamaya' is a three wheeled vehicle, equipped with a computer and printer facility powered through solar energy, with a universal braille kit as well.

“If someone visually handicapped need the services of Jyothrigamaya, they have to contact the IISE office and make an appointment. We do not offer our services during week days as we do not want to interfere with any other specialized education that the person might be getting.”