Apoorv Om
Apoorv Om | |
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| Born | Apoorv Om December 14, 1994 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Known for | Artwork, 2D/3D Model Making building and Activist |
Apoorv Om is a deaf and differently-abled Indian artist and activist[1] from New Delhi who advocates for differently-abled, deaf and disability inclusion[2]. Honored as an UNESCO Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals and invited to keynote the Second International Conference on Youth Volunteering & Dialogue at UNESCO’s Headquarters[3], Om was awarded India's National Award for Persons with Disabilities in 2017[4][5].
He advocates for using the many digital technologies already available, such as voice-to-text apps, to help the differently-abled and the wider population communicate with each other in real-time[6]. Focusing on digital technology to foster inclusion is even better than using sign language, he says, because each country’s version of sign language is different and thus creates further barriers to interacting with those who can hear and speak[7].
A yoga instructor, sketch artist and 2D/3D hanging model architect as well, Om meets with and presents his artwork to prominent figures around the world as he advocates for inclusion of the differently-abled[8]. He has presented personalized portrait paintings to the President of United Nations General Assembly, Miroslav Lajčák, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar[9], and President of the United Nations ECOSOC, Marie Chatardová (Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic). His painting of the International Court of Justice president Ronny Abraham and the 15 judges of the World Court also includes the International Court of Justice’s Peace Palace, and is currently exhibited at The Hague[10][11].
His hanging 2D/3D models have been exhibited at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris[12] and the Supreme Court of India.[13]
References
- ^ DD News (17 September 2017), Good news India| 17/9/17, retrieved 26 July 2018
- ^ "Disabled artist from Delhi asks UNGA President for digital revolution of inclusion". India Today. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Second International Conference on Youth Volunteering and Dialogue − 2017". UNESCO. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "राष्ट्रपति ने 52 लोगों व संस्थानों को किया राष्ट्रीय दिव्यांग जन पुरस्कार से सम्मानित". लेटेस्ट न्यूज़ ऑफ़ बिहार, झारखण्ड & नेपाल - Deshvani. 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Deputy Secretary-General Meets SDG Youth Advocate, National Awardee". United Nations Photo. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Deaf artist Apoorv Om urges United Nations to promote a digital revolution of inclusion". Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Voice of the disabled gets national award today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "कमियों को अपूर्व हौसलों से किया पस्त-Navbharat Times". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Gopi T And Monika Athare Win The IDBI New Delhi Marathon 2017 | The Fan Garage (TFG)". thefangarage.com. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "UNGA president Lajcak says he will do his best for inclusiveness of disabled". Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "Voice of the disabled gets national award today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ "कमियों को अपूर्व हौसलों से किया पस्त-Navbharat Times". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^ "Voice of the disabled gets national award today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.