Disability

Radhika Kavathkar, who lost her vision at the age of 22 to an undiagnosed complication, has not only made herself independent, but has helped over 20 women earn a living by founding a self-help group.

Rajini Lakka, a 57-year-old woman from Ballari offers children with disability free swimming lessons, while also helping them excel at several state- and national-level tournaments.

After 31 years of public service, she's as determined as ever to meet her goals.

Deaf Enabled Foundation (DEF), an organisation “by the deaf, and for the deaf”, is providing vocational skills to the hearing impaired.

Divij Shah works as an app developer for a Bangalore-based firm, and the cyclist has also won laurels internationally.

Children with autism don’t misbehave in a classroom deliberately. Their behavior is a call for help—your help.

Here's hoping civic bodies continue with their efforts in making public spaces more inclusive for everyone in the country.

Who says you can’t dance without legs? Or play sports? Or lead a full, successful and happy life? Kalpesh has proven that you don’t need a perfect body to achieve your dreams.

Priced at ₹35,000, this intelligent wheelchair developed by scientists in West Bengal is far cheaper than comparable models that have to be imported.

India’s great performance at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 is a reflection of the improving scenario for para-sports in the country. Shampa Sengupta writes about a West Bengal event that celebrates the spirit of sports for the disabled.