We are back with another interview and today we are excited to introduce you to Debosmit Sarkar, a non-speaking autistic. He has shared his lived experiences in our storybook – Debosmit’s Bright Moments.
Q) How would you like to introduce yourself to our readers..
I am Debosmit Sarkar. I am 14 years old. I like to live a very simple life. I am a very cheerful and lively person. I love to go out, listening to music, drawing, reading books and newspaper watching TV and enjoying good food.
Q) Please share your hobbies and interests with us.
I have keen interest for learning, knowing new things, studying different subjects specially History. I have deep passion for painting. Recently I have started a new journey as a rising writer. My own writings are published in the monthly magazine of Talking Fingers. It feels very proud of myself and I’m grateful for that.
Q) Would you like to share your thoughts on the incidents narrated in this book..
I’m grateful to Anupam Prayaas Foundation that they are going to publish my animation story book. It helps us to make a new introduction. In this story book there is a description about my fear. When I was about 7 or 8 years old I was very much scared of Darkness. But now I am able to control my fear. In this story book it is shown that how I overcome my fear of dark.
Q) How did it feel to see your lived experience in an illustrated book?
It is nice to me. It gives me a new way to connect with other people.
Q) Please share your thoughts on inclusion and how we can work towards a better tomorrow.
I think we have to work as a team. I have clear thought that a difficulty does not mean a person is incapable. It is not true that everyone can do everything but it is also not true that everyone is incapable. Disability is just a label for me.
Do watch the animated story:
