Shanms Aalam talking about the different types of disabilities and particularly about spinal cord injury, and their awareness about it in India. What is the impact of Technology in lives of disabled, Para Sports and nation development? How an engineer can develop a device which will be helpful for them? Why we need customised wheelchair for any individual Shams Aalam is a true exemplification of the fact that the size of one’s success is measured by the strength of their desire. He is a paraplegic person, who has overcome all odds to become the world record holder for longest open sea swimming by a paraplegic person.

He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering & MBA in HR & Operations . Being an international gold medallist para swimmer, he was awarded best emerging leader in disability sports & sports diplomacy by U.S. Department of State Global Sports Mentoring Program 2018. His endowment to never let his impairment encompass him and control his life has been truly empowering and he has emerged to be an Influencer in the society. People not only get inspired but also motivated by seeing and listening to his extraordinary life story. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx