Accessibility

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#NewzHook2020 – Top Accessibility Champions of 2020

The coronavirus pandemic increased the vulnerabilities of India’s disabled community. On every front – education, employment, healthcare – people with disabilities were impacted in countless…

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Urgent need for society to be more sensitive towards accessibility- Guest Column by Unni Maxx

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Canadian student announces global campaign in the new year to highlight barriers people with disabilities face

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Lawyers welcome new disabled friendly look of Supreme Court of India’s website

Parents stage protests outside NIEPVD Kolkata

Parents relieved after Centre withdraws order to close down NIEPVD regional chapters

PArents protesting outside the NIEPVD office in Secunderabad

Parents distraught over move to close down NIEPVD centres in Secunderabad & Kolkata

People protesting outside the NIVH Kolkata centre

Protests held against move to close down NIVH centres in Kolkata & Secunderabad

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All public buses in Goa to be made accessible for disabled people & elderly

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Guidelines amended allowing psychiatrists to diagnose specific learning disabilities (SLD)

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Madras High Court slams TN transport department for failing to buy disabled friendly buses

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Jadavpur Univ student launches online museum of collectibles accessible for visually impaired people

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Kerala’s disabled voters give mixed reviews on accessibility aspect of first phase of elections

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Delhi doctor recognised as Corona Warrior but made to run around for salary, disability benefits

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Patna gets its first accessible restaurant for people with disabilities

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Sightsavers India film highlights plight of India’s disabled community during Covid

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Varija Life’s National Ability Summit highlights opportunities for disability inclusion in diverse fields

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“My wish list for Building Back Better…” – Ways forward to build an inclusive world for people with disabilities

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Bengaluru’s Museum of Art & Photography promises a holistic experience with emphasis on accessibility

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World Disability Day 2020 – Challenges & opportunities in making the world more inclusive for people with disabilities post Covid

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Greater understanding of invisible disabilities needed in the post Covid scenario

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Meet these Mumbaikars who have come together to make the city accessible for disabled people

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Only way to make pandemic response foolproof is to include people with disabilities. – Guest Column by Vineet Saraiwala

NH Voices

Accessible TV Broadcasting in India

Given the raging coronavirus pandemic that is on-going, the government of Karnataka has started e-learning modules over the TV, which is being broadcast via state-run…

People with disabilities don’t do different things but they do things differently!

All India support group for Down syndrome

A mothers contribution towards the cause of Down syndrome

Ramji Differently Abled, YouTube Channel.

Ramji DifferentlyAbled YouTuber from tamilnadu

Tiktok mocking disabled people: A new low for the platform

My Deaf Childhood Experience vs. Covid-19 Experience