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Danita, a former student of Battambang Special School, is currently supported by the Academic and Career Counseling project of the Education program. She is working as a radio hostess while studying for her fourth year Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Battambang University. She receives monthly support and follow-up guidance from the project manager. “My name is Danita, I am 22 years old and single. I am from Battambang province. I am currently working as a radio hostess at Voice of the Blind for people with disabilities. I feel at peace and happy with my job and my workplace. I am also in my fourth year at Battambang University. My field of study is business management. As I cannot see, I face many problems and challenges in my studies, to travel, do research and so on… However, thanks to Krousar Thmey, I received a computer and continue to receive monthly financial support to be able to complete my studies. I had the opportunity to study at the special school for deaf or blind children in Battambang. I began my studies at Krousar Thmey school on October 2, 2005. Before joining the special school, I did one year in a public school, but it was very difficult for me. That’s why I joined a special school. I started in Grade 1 and I was very happy because all the teachers were well trained to teach blind and deaf children. On top of that, they took good care of us by providing us with school materials, food and accommodation. All the teachers were very kind and took care of us as if we were their own children. They taught us what they knew and helped us with our studies every day. For me, studying at a special school changed my life, I went from being a helpless blind girl to a member of the Voice of the Blind staff. As a person with a disability, I would like to encourage all people with disabilities to do their best to improve themselves and succeed in the future by studying and following the advice of teachers. Don’t lose heart and keep moving forward!”