Persons with Disabilities

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.

Coimbatore’s Radhika J A upcycles newspapers into dolls, which have found orders from across the world. She shares how her diagnosis led her to this successful business.

Bhumika, a Bengaluru-based woman, lost her vision at 35 due to a rare eye disease. Despite facing immense challenges, her love for cooking drove her to launch a YouTube channel. With the support of her husband and adaptive techniques, she inspires over 80,000 followers with her creative recipes.

Are you an entrepreneur wondering how to prepare a pitch for Shark Tank India? Vineet Saraiwala, founder of Atypical Advantage, shares his tips and lessons from his own pitch on the show.

Founded by N S Hema, who lost her legs and one arm to polio, the Association of People with Disability is an NGO that provides horticulture training to people with disabilities to help them become skilled landscapers and gardeners.

Researchers at IIT-Guwahati have developed a prosthetic leg specifically designed for Indian conditions. Suitable for uneven terrain, it supports Indian needs such as cross-legged sitting, deep squatting, and is also adjustable for the different age groups and multiple stages of prosthesis use.

Sahib Sarna is an everyday hero who started cafe Echoes in Delhi. He is inspiring Uber's latest campaign, ‘Go Get It With Uber’ which showcases stories of unstoppable Indians who have challenged the status quo.

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced a scholarship for the year 2021-22. This scholarship, worth Rs 50,000 per year, aims to provide financial assistance to students with disabilities pursuing their degree or diploma education from any of the AICTE approved institutions.

Komaki, a Delhi-based EV venture, earlier this month launched the XGT X5 e-scooter for elderly and persons with disabilities (PwDs). It has enhanced safety features and a Mechanical Parking Feature, which prevents this smart three-wheeler from getting involved in an accident.

Ankita believes that everyone has the strength to fight against challenges, and move forward. It’s this belief that encouraged her even after she was rejected at multiple job interviews and had to take up odd jobs.