A determined ride for deaf rights

Two youngsters, Ashraf, 40 year-old and Ali, 32 year- old, are changing the very definition of being bike riders. Being deaf is no deterrent to their skill and talent .
These two youngsters from Kerala started an all-India ride on their Royal Enfield bikes . Their main objective behind the ride is their mission to spread awareness of equality for the deaf.

The Wanderers Bulleteers Of Hyderabad Club , which is oldest and the biggest Royal Enfield club in India would receive them with all bikers rider and the deaf and mute community will be there too receive them at Sanjeevaiah park.

Speaking to The Hans India newspaper Ashraf said," we are able to drive or ride vehicles like every normal person but , we are not granted license to drive. However other normal individuals above 18 years in the country hold a license.

We are unable to communicate or express our thoughts effectively to other normal people . The reason behind this gap is the lack of a communication language and the solution to problem is sign language . According to me sign language should be taught at all schools, hosptials, police stations and government or public offices".

"Many of us able to complete our education till 12th class, we do not have educational institution that helps us to pursue our graduation and post graduation. We want a campus be built for our future development as well" said Ali

He further said, " The main reason to start bike rally is to bring the above mentioned situation to the notice of the central government . So we started the bike rally on December 17 from Kerala to Jammu& Kashmir. Once we reach Delhi, we would ride to Prime Minister’s Office” he informed.

Rahool Saxena, admin of Wanderers Bulleteers Of Hyderabad Club said," It is an honour for us to support the cause behind the All India ride of Ashraf and Ali who are promoting awareness of the deaf and equality".

"This proves there's nothing that can stop a human being if he is determined. A lot of us have done all India ride at once or in bits and pieces however riding at this level without having to speak a word and communicating only by actions is a great achievement."
RK