About Me
Hello, my name is Zehn Kashyap. I am a high school student at Vasant Valley School, New Delhi, India, and an advocate for the global population of students with special needs.
Born extremely premature, my medical prognosis at birth was bleak, with doctors telling my parents that I would never be able to sit up and would be lucky if I had a vocabulary of just 400 words.
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I represent the growing population of students worldwide who have special needs and I have developed a special brand of empathy (my own superpower!) that arises from being able to walk for a mile in my fellow students’ (albeit rather painful!) shoes! To give you a perspective, my medical prognosis…
My Activities
My Achievements
My small but mighty strides helped me achieve feats the world never though I could. With every achievement I shattered both my personal obstacles as well as the limitations that the world had put on me. Here’s a sneak peak into whats been keeping me busy.
Audiobook Launch
Launched at the Hyderabad Literary Festival 2023, L’(Extra)ordinaire is a collection of poems narrated by me and is my ode to the power of different-ness and tribute to the value of kindness and empathy.
TEDx Speaker
Delivered two TEDx Talks at Ahmedabad International School and BHIS Kanpur. Unveiling the power of uniqueness and urging young minds to speak up for change was both thrilling and inspiring.
2024 Diana Award Recipient
I was awarded the 2024 Diana Award for my work in disability advocacy.