Atypical Advantage, India’s first platform for disabled people & other trending disability stories on Newz Hook – 7 to 11 December

As we say goodbye to December, Newz Hook will bring you a round up of all the stories that trended in a big way in the world of disability. For now, here’s a look at the top trending stories this week.

Are you looking for a singer, a photographer, or a voice over artist? You will find the talent you are looking for at Atypical Advantage. India’s first platform for persons with disabilities launched this week.

Continuing with our focus on invisible disabilities right through December, we cat a spotlight on multiple sclerosis which is a condition that affects people’s ability to cook. Anjali Vyas, en English Language trainer tells us how she keeps her passion for cooking alive despite the challenges.

Line up your table with some beautiful 2021 calendars made by Students of the Kottayam blind school. The aim is to raise funds for the right causes.

Just how severely has the pandemic affected India’s disabled community? An important study by CBM has underlined the impact on people with disabilities.

And finally the National Human Rights Commission has stepped in for Dr Sumit Anand, a medical officer with the New Delhi Municipal Corporation, who has been denied his salary for six months as well as disability benefits. This is despite being recognised as a Corona Warrior.

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