HYDERABAD: The National Platform for Disability Rights (NPRD) has called for protests across the state, saying the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “has the […]
‘Will airlines hire disabled pilots?’: IAS officer Smita Sabharwal’s quota remarks spark backlash
As the uproar continues over the selection of probationary officer Pooja Khedkar into the IAS on the basis of disability criteria, another official in the Chief Minister’s Office […]
July is Disability Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know.
This month marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Disability Pride Month was officially established nearly 10 years ago. As one blind author and […]
Take action against Pooja Khedkar, not PWD. IAS Sabharwal’s tweet stirs up anxiety
“As this debate intensifies, Respect people with disabilities. Would an airline hire a pilot with a disability or trust a surgeon with a disability? The very nature of […]
Invest in courageous progressive journalism
As we move into the second half of 2023, the fight for democracy continues. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And as Senate Republicans […]
‘You guys are idiots’: Trump campaign caught attacking Kamala Harris’ disability advocacy work
Shortly after Joe Biden endorsed his running mate, Kamala Harris, as the next president, Donald Trump’s campaign shared a video mocking a clip of Harris addressing a disability […]
Disability rights activists criticise IAS officer Amitabh Kant’s remarks on recruitment quotas
NEW DELHI: Disability rights activists have severely criticised comments made by India’s G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant and Indian Statistical Service (IAS) officer Smita Sabharwal on the “misuse and […]
Reasonable accommodation and the rights of people with disabilities
The principle of Reasonable Accommodation (RA) has been brought to the fore in the legal framework through the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD). Section 2.(y) […]
Pooja Khedkar controversy: ‘Genuinely disabled people will now be subjected to double scrutiny,’ says disability rights activist Dr Satendra Singh
The introduction of employment and admission quotas for people with disabilities has been hard fought. Will the recent controversy over IAS trainee Pooja Khedkar’s alleged misuse of quotas […]
Disability rights activists demand budget increase
Disability rights activists are calling for an increase in the budget in 2024 to improve accessible infrastructure in health facilities and fund an insurance scheme for people with […]