Published on December 4, 2023 Ahmedabad: Majority of city-based premier educational institutes are recording a slow but steady rise in students with multiple disabilities on their campuses. These students say that while quota helps to a certain extent, it is the learning environment complete with assistive devices, accessible facilities and peer support that makes it … Continue reading Campuses witness steady rise of students with disabilities
Cities can, but lack will to be disability-friendly
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
BPA gets honour for making polls inclusive
Published on January 26, 2020 AHMEDABAD: In the 2019 general election, about 60,000 persons with disabilities (PwD) from Gujarat voted in the festival of democracy. According to experts, this was one of the highest turnouts for PwDs, largely due to several initiatives that made voting booths accessible to wheelchairs and facilitated transport at several places. … Continue reading BPA gets honour for making polls inclusive
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