The Association of People with Disability (APD) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 with a ‘Mela’ (fair) on Monday, December 9, at the India Campus Crusade for Christ, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru. The Mela, themed “Championing Disability Leadership for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” focused on the role …
Read More »The Association of People with Disability (APD) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 with a ‘Mela’ (fair) on Monday, December 9, at the India Campus Crusade for Christ, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru. The Mela, themed “Championing Disability Leadership for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” focused on the role …
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In a landmark achievement for India, Suvarna Raj, a celebrated para-athlete and a passionate disability rights activist, has won the 2024 United Nations SDG Action Award at the prestigious ceremony held at the TH Roma Carpegna Palace, Rome. Selected from a competitive pool of 5,500 applicants representing 190 countries, Suvarna …
Read More »The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is set to spearhead the Swachhata hi Sewa Campaign 2024, under the inspiring theme of “Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata”, marking a decade of progress in cleanliness and sanitation. This nationwide initiative will culminate with the grand celebration of Swachh Bharat Diwas …
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As India celebrates 77 years of independence, the true essence of freedom is brought into focus – that is ensuring every citizen must have the basic right of accessibility to have a level playing field. Disability experts, entrepreneurs and institutions working on universal designs highlighted this idea at the 15th …
Read More »There was one incident of denied boarding for an especially abled child along with his parents on 07.05.2022. Based on the report of the Fact-Finding Committee, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a penalty of Rs.5,00,000/- on the airline. With a view to sensitise and develop awareness for assisting …
Read More »The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) took a significant step towards empowering persons with disabilities by signing two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) Under the guidance of Secretary Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, the first MoU was signed between “DEPwD” and “Enable Me” Access Association (EMA), and the second …
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