disability

A $150-billion case for making India inclusive, accessible to persons with disabilities: Report

The concept of "Purple Economy" frames disability not as a welfare issue but as a market opportunity worth $150 billion

5 Movies to watch this Disability Pride Month

Reading the Union Budget through a disability lens: Access is a beginning, not the destination

The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a shift towards economic opportunity for persons with disabilities; however, India still lacks robust, disaggregated data on its disabled populations

Why cancer disability must be recognised in India

India’s cancer survivors face a hidden crisis: while they live longer thanks to medical advances, the system refuses to recognise the long-term, invisible disabilities caused by treatment

Alimco launches EV scooter for Divyangjan and senior citizens in India

The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India’s new launches on its 53rd Foundation Day mark a significant step in advancing inclusive mobility in India

From AI-powered smartglasses to prosthetics: Here are major tech products for Divyangjan ahead of ‘AI for Empowering PwDs’ summit

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India, is scheduled to conduct the ‘AI for Empowering PwDs’ conference in Bengaluru on May 30

World Disabilities Day: It’s time to expand inclusivity to sanitation

As per the guidelines of the Central Public Works Department, it is recommended that “one special seated toilet in a set of toilets shall be provided for the use of the handicapped in all public spaces”. Sadly, not many places follow this guideline.

Amazon India launches programme to tap talent of individuals with learning disabilities

The e-commerce giant rolled out a successful pilot of the programme

Disabled Israeli minister unable to attend 'inaccessible' climate conference

Elharrar has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair

‘Would love to meet Kamala Harris’: Malayali girl whose UN speech on special children won praise

Amilyn’s experience caring for her brother led her to advocate children's rights

Differently-abled people are COVID-19’s silent sufferers

Many are still struggling to cope with the ‘new normal’

Ensuring benefits, justice for all priority of my govt: Modi

Modi gave an account of schemes for the differently-abled and senior citizens

'Insensitive' Scoot pilot tries to deplane Indian special needs family

Child forced to sit on her own despite her inability to sit due to her condition

Apple proposes emojis to represent people with disabilities

Emoji are a universal language and a powerful tool for communication