About Us
Newz Hook – Changing Attitudes towards Disability with a Special Focus on Disability related News.
15% of the population experiences some form of a disability, and yet are often ignored! Today, people with disabilities are at the peripheral of most conversations. Newz Hook looks at how to engage with them as an inclusive part of the conversation.
At Newz Hook, we highlight stories and information that will let people see people with disabilities as equal, as able, as in-dependent and with empathy! We disseminate information to assist people with disabilities and their circle of influence become aware of what’s happening in the world.
Driven by inspiring stories and a vision for an inclusive world.
Our Impact
People with Disabilities
We share the voices of people with disabilities by discussing issues and solutions that enable them to be participate in society on an equal footing!
Society
We inspire society to look at inclusion from a broader lens and build accessibility into the ecosystem.
Non-Profits
We amplify your message and spread the word on how to create an accessible society.
Brands
We connect Brands to the untapped market opportunity of a loyal customer base that is currently under-served.
Whom do we impact?
Our amazing team of editors, content writers, video editors, and deaf reporters have published close to 4000 stories that have inspired and have triggered conversations towards inclusion of disabled in the mainstream.
Our stories reach out to more than 3,50,000 people every month through our website, app and social media channels.
Our Team
Shilpi Kapoor
Founder, CEO
Shai Venkatraman
Editor & Content Partnership
Ramya Venkitesh
Director of Product Curation & Communication
Bhavna Sharma
Inclusion Strategist
Gayathri Krishna
Content Writer
Shalaka Pol
Deaf Reporter
Unnati Matai
Web Developer
Shreyas Tripathi
Video Editor
Hear from our Readers
Our Awards
Inclusivity Champion Award – Inclusive India Conclave 2018
Zero Project Award 2018 for Innovative Practice on “Accessibility”.
Ascent Awards 2017 in the category "Business Innovation of the Year".
Indian ISV Awards 2016 in the category "Best Application for People with Special Needs".
7th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2016 in the category “Exemplary & innovative work towards the cause of accessibility”.
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