Published on December 3, 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities On International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, TOI Takes A Hard Look At How Far The Accessible India Campaign Has Come Since Its 2015 Launch. While Public Infrastructure Has Become Inclusive To Some Extent, It’s Clearly Not Enough For common people, their city can … Continue reading Cities can, but lack will to be disability-friendly
Camaraderie extends ability boundary
Published on August 7, 2022 Friendship Day In a classroom for children with multiple disabilities at Blind People's Association (BPA), in the first row sit Mansi Thakar and Kruti Sabhani, both 14 years old. While Mansi has limited grasping power and speech ability, Kruti cannot speak. Their challenges have not affected their bond. Through their … Continue reading Camaraderie extends ability boundary
BPA develops pandemic protocols
Published on March 1, 2021 Ahmedabad: Those who are visually impaired are in a perilous position when it comes to remaining safe in the Covid-19 pandemic. When the government and experts advise people not to touch any surfaces unnecessarily, they have to rely heavily on their tactile senses to discern surroundings. So how to reduce … Continue reading BPA develops pandemic protocols