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Founder of ‘Prateeksha’, social worker Sheeba has projects lined up for people with disabilities

Sheeba, a 50-year-old wheelchair user from Kerala was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Dystrophy. She is the founder of ‘Prateeksha’, an organization that empowers people with…

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Pope Francis comments on kids with autism, get mixed responses from parents

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These deaf youngsters are making their mark in different ways

Trending Stories on NewzHook – 21 to 25 September

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Disability can’t stop me, says Indian origin cook Shalini Devi Ganesan with a dedicated YouTube channel

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Internet is searching for this amputee farmer who has won hearts of social media users!

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Stand-up comic with cerebral palsy Jai Chhaniyara believes in clean comedy free of vulgarity

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Deaf artist Apoorva Hemant Rane is working on colorful dreams for her future

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Online talent hunt ‘Discover the Artistry’ offers platform for aspiring musicians with disabilities

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#InclusionChamps – Award will motivate disabled people to come to the forefront, says M Karpagam, Winner, Javed Abidi Public Policy Award 2020

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#ReassessMS – Campaign on Multiple Sclerosis underlines gaps in disability assessment guidelines

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Cancer diagnosis & then an amputation, these youngsters are not ready to back down in life!

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Hasitha Illa’s quirky & fun YouTube channel aims to spread disability awareness

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Amputee Bernadette Hagans, new face of major fashion campaign, show how to break stereotypes

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UP policeman suspended for assaulting disabled man, probe ordered

Trending Stories on NewzHook – 14 to 18 September

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Check out these eco-friendly & innovative elephant model hand sanitisers made by people with disabilities!

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Amputated in the leg after 26/11 terror attack, Devika Rotawan struggles to make ends meet

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Book on GK Mahantesh, Founder, Samarthanam, launched by Rahul Dravid

Mumbai’s Huafrid Bilimoria & Canada’s Casey Kidson.

Mumbai’s Huafrid Bilimoria & Canada’s Casey Kidson to mark Dystonia Awareness Month with unique run

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Cartoons with disabled characters gets a thumbs up from parents & disability rights groups

Trending Stories on NewzHook – 7 to 11 September

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Indian Media’s Un-ending Obsession with Ableist Terminologies

It is no hidden fact that persons with disabilities have been a subject of ridicule in the mainstream media, and have often been subjected to…

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