Three visually impaired individuals from Romania were honored with the IDOL Award at the international conference Reha For The Blind In Bucharest 2024 – We Are Together. The announcement was made on one of the social media pages by Tudor Paul Scripor, the inventor of the Tactile Color Alphabet.
Below is the full message:
“Together with the president of the Chance for the Blind Foundation, Marek Kalbarczyk, and the foundation’s director, Anna Koperska, I had the honor of presenting the IDOL Award to three remarkable members of Romania’s blind community, in recognition of their exceptional contributions and positive impact on the community!
Petra Pintilei, a remarkable young woman who transformed the challenges of her disability into extraordinary abilities. She speaks six languages fluently and carries out her daily activities with impressive independence. Her motivational interviews and insightful messages have gone viral on social media, inspiring thousands of people to adopt a more open perspective on diversity and inclusion.
As the founder of an NGO dedicated to combating bullying, Petra uses her skills to build a more inclusive world, showing how limitations can be overcome with determination and creativity.
Laura successfully combines traditional teaching methods with modern assistive technologies, creating a personalized learning environment tailored to the specific needs of her students. Through her work, Laura Dănilă is an inspiring example to all who seek to make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Sorin Ilie Țața, a dedicated activist for the rights of people with disabilities, whose primary objective is making the physical environment more accessible. As an accessibility consultant, he collaborates with experts in the field and decision-makers to implement effective solutions.
By promoting assistive technologies, Sorin significantly contributes to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. He is an inspirational leader, offering support and motivation to those fighting for their rights and for the creation of an inclusive society.
It is a great joy to see how these extraordinary people are paving the way for others and inspiring through their example. Personally, the IDOL Award I received in 2021 for the innovation of the Scripor Alphabet – Tactile Colors for the Blind – motivates me to continue working to improve the quality of life for blind people.