The holiday season is approaching and people are busy making plans. You might have a family member or friend with cerebral palsy who is also…
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Wheelchair users in Kerala demand accessibility features at famous Athirappilly waterfalls
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Athirappilly is a famous tourist location in Kerala. But the place is inaccessible for wheelchair users and not disabled friendly at all. Wheelchair users who…
Mary Crock and Ron McCallum were engaged just six weeks after their second date. Over three decades later, they share what has made it work
French patient’s breakthrough could lead to brain-controlled wheelchairs, say experts
Trafalgar Studios, London
There are excellent performances from a cast including Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner, in a fine revival of Nichols’ humane play
Visually impaired kids at Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys Academy bring to life Durga Puja magic in vivid ways
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The festivity of Durga Puja celebrations has been brought to life in a unique way by blind and low vision children studying at Kolkata’s Ramakrishna…
Chennai to get new 24-hour disability helpline number, disability rights groups raises questions
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Tamil Nadu state government is all set to launch a 24-hour-helpline service for people with disabilities in Chennai city. The caller can talk about their…
Simon Baron-Cohen: ‘Neurodiversity is the next frontier. But we’re failing autistic people’
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All different types of brains are normal, but greater understanding has not led to more money for autism, says world-leading expert
Travel lover Krishnakumar refuses to give up his passion despite inaccessible tourist destinations
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Holiday season is round the corner and everyone is gearing up for a vacation. Krishnakumar PS, an ardent traveller and disability rights activist from Kerala…
Prominent figures from films, industry back petition to make Mumbai accessible for people with disabilities
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Two petitions in the Bombay High Court by Nisha JamVwal and Abha Singh seem to have finally got municipal authorities in Mumbai to take a…