disability inclusion

What does it take to build dignity and jobs for 35,000 people with disabilities — when you’ve grown up in a town with no school willing to admit you? This is the story of Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, who lost his sight at 6 months but went on to build one of India’s most impactful inclusion movements.

What started as a conversation between two sisters—about disability, design, and what childhood feels like—soon became a babywear brand. One that partners with artisans, writes poems into fabric, and makes space for softness in a fast-moving world. It’s less about trends, more about tenderness.

While Sitaare Zameen Par sparks a fresh conversation on inclusion, these real-life changemakers have been building a more accessible India for years.

Born with Down Syndrome, 19-year-old Anu once struggled with writing, maths, and confidence. With her mother’s steady support, she slowly built a thriving lip balm business from home. This is her story.

In a small workshop, Avishi Gupta and her Enactus DCAC team are changing lives. Partnering with over 100 people with disabilities, they’re designing adaptive clothing that goes beyond fabric — it’s about creating a space where each person can stitch their own path to independence and self-respect.