Naveed Iqbal is a freelance web designer residing in KSA. He met an accident back in 2008, which left him a chest down paralyzed person. Naveed learnt css, php and JavaScript. He have no control over his fingers, except a thumb on his right hand, which can be maneuvered slightly.
There used to be a time, when he couldn’t do anything except staring walls for 8-10 hours. His trunk is not stable.
Naveed not only managed to self-educate but now also earns a living by publishing themes for blogging websites which are downloaded by millions online. Naveed have published 60 blogger templates, his effort can be seen here at Bloggertheme9.com
Naveed had this accident in 2008, while his friend lost control of their vehicle on a busy highway in Jeddah. The car reportedly flipped nearly 6-7 times before landing. His friend suffered minor injuries, Naveed was hospitalized for 3 months. His lungs got collapse, Naveed was on ventilator for a month.
Pick your life, don’t let it pick you: Naveed Iqbal
Later a tracheostomy tube was inserted in his neck. Naveed returned to consciousness only to learn he was diagnosed with Quadriplegia, a form of paralysis below his neck.
Naveed says, “Initially I didn’t think I could use a computer. I would move the mouse a little and I was out of breath.”
Naveed can’t use a laptop as the touch censor complicates the process, he has an undying devotion towards his PC. “The PC has helped me so much, I don’t think I have shut it down in over 4 years.”
Reinvigorated by his success, Nikz advises others “Try to give people with disabilities new hope, rather then asking them what the doctors said, Are they ever gonna walk again in life? In how much time?” because you will finish your negative stay and walk away, but your words affect such people. Try to motivate them, instead of pulling them down.”