Get-hooked December 28, 2019
#NewzHook2019 – Government officials committed to disability issues
Our December campaign #PowerOfOne highlighted the efforts of government officials who are pushing boundaries to ensure that disabled people and disability as an issue gets the prominence it deserves.
How many government officials have you heard being called sensitive, empathetic and accessible? Everyone Newz Hook spoke to described T D Dhariyal, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Delhi in this way.
As a former disability rights activist, V S Basavaraju is well aware of the challenges the community faces. He brings this awareness and sensitivity to his role as Karnataka Disabilities Commissioner.
As Kerala Social Security Mission Head Mohammed Asheel is determined to touch the lives of the disabled community.
With over 40 awards to his credit, P Narahari, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Public Relations Department, Madhya Pradesh government, has made a visible difference to the lives of disabled people in the state.
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