Accessibility

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NCPEDP sets forth advocacy agenda for disabled community for 2020-21

The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People held a meeting with disability rights groups from different states to chart the advocacy agenda…

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Railways’ slammed for inaccessibility of stations for wheelchair users

Symbol of accessible toilet

Not one disabled-friendly public toilet in 19 states, reveals RTI

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Railways slammed for inaccessibility of Mumbai locals, court demands action

Child Rehabilitation Clinic in Palghar

Centre in rural Maharashtra district aims to spot disabilities in kids early

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Telangana has online slots for SADAREM, but disabled people point to access issues

Participants at Aclude Foundation

Workshop on accessible environment for disabled people draws key stakeholders

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Blind students read the news in Braille on All India Radio

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Fashion trends disabled people can look forward to in 2020

RBI Governor using MANI App

RBI currency identification app for blind people gets a thumbs down

Low floor bus

Ministry order on disabled-friendly Delhi buses lacks crucial details

accessible india campaign

Centre extends Accessible India Campaign deadline to March 2020

Ezymov Stretcher Taxi

EzyMov to launch stretcher taxi service for disabled people & patients

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Trichy town has a long road ahead to becoming disabled friendly

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#PopularOnNewzHook – 2 new marriage sites aim to find life partners for deaf people

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Report on mental disorders underlines need for accessible, affordable care in India

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Lack of disabled-friendly public transport systems in India cause for concern

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Delhi hotels & restaurants directed to become disabled-friendly as per RPWD Act

P Narahari, IAS officer, Madhya Pradesh

#PowerOfOne – P Narahari is on a mission to make Madhya Pradesh disabled-friendly

Anusha Subramanian, mountaineering guide with Sanket Bhind

Disabled people have equal right to enjoy the outdoors – My Take by Anusha Subramanian

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#NewzHook2019 – Top 5 Accessibility Initiatives for 2019

Interior of a Delhi restaurant

Disabled-friendly facilities at Delhi hotels, restaurants under probe