Disability Rights

From thoughtful ramps to respectful staff, Odisha’s Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium shows what true accessibility can look like, through the eyes of passionate hockey fan Manpreet Singh.

Activist Nu Misra, who has an acquired physical disability, talks about the “gaze” of pity they have been subject to all their life, and how they navigate sexuality as a disabled person.

Reshma Valliappan is an inspiration, and so is her art. Her laughter is infectious and so is her passion. Meet the woman who was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at the age of 22, and is today a source of encouragement for many.

For 28 years, Meera Badve’s Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay has empowered visually impaired individuals to thrive independently. With their new app, Swalekhan, they are helping students take exams, without relying on scribes.

From battling societal stigma to becoming a celebrated photographer, Jijo Das’ journey showcases the power of persistence, creativity, and the supportive foundation of family. His work speaks volumes about his determination to rewrite the narrative around Down syndrome.

Singapore’s Enabling Village is a community for people with disabilities to find opportunities for jobs, skills, integration in society, or just a familiar world. What can India learn from a community like this?

Believe in inclusion? Then you should care about this 31-year-old's petition in the Delhi High Court.

Jeeja Ghosh was forcibly deboarded from a flight for having cerebral palsy. Her fight for justice led her to the Supreme Court, which reinforced that Persons with Disabilities have the Right to Dignity.