Amputees in India find their own way amidst the government’s no-show Saradchandra Hegde proudly calls himself an electronic doctor. Sitting in the lobby on a bed set against a bottle green wall that is synonymous with his zest, he looks at his wristwatch and asks, “Do you know what horology is?” He used to travel […]
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The three percent reservation for disabled students in government aided institutions has also failed to encourage the visually impaired to pursue higher education. It is yet another day of spring, the sky is full of clouds, the breeze is soothing in the evenings and the ambience surrounding us makes us feel warm and happy. […]
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Many schools in Bengaluru unaware about the scheme. Bharathi Kokade, 15, a blind student studying at Sri Rakum school, Indiranagar, still learns from old Braille textbooks provided by her school. At the Divine Light School for the Blind, one Braille book is shared among five students. The promised Braille books and digital book banks never […]
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There is no government data available on the number of autistic patients in India. Autism Society of India (ASI) say it is difficult to identify children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in India due to a lack of awareness and unavailability of government data. Under the Right of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, “responsibility has been […]
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