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Rourkela: A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has highlighted the urgent need for support systems for parents raising children with developmental disabilities. The research underscores the toll that long-term caregiving takes on parents' physical and emotional well-being, particularly in the absence of adequate societal and healthcare support. The study, led by Dr Ramakrishna Biswal, associate professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Scie ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 7 (PTI) Critical data on persons with disabilities in the justice system is missing or inconsistent, making accountability and reform difficult is one of the key findings of a first-of-its-kind research study in India--'Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in India: A Data Informed Report'. Launched by Pacta, a Bengaluru-based law and policy think tank, the report exposes critical data gaps and systemic exclusion of persons with disabilities across India's police, pris ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), in collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University and EXL, launched a media toolkit titled 'A Guide to Reporting Disability' on Tuesday. This initiative aims to provide journalists with comprehensive guidelines on respectful language, best practices, and strategies to engage with disability issues thoughtfully, ensuring accurate and sensitive representation in media. Arman Ali, Executive Director of NCPED ...Read More >
KOHIMA, DECEMBER 3 (MExN): On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), the Nagaland Parents Association for Disabilities (NAPAD) extended greetings to the government, NGOs, stakeholders, and all special citizens for striving hard to safeguard and uplift the cause of disabilities in the right direction. While acknowledging the global emphasis on leadership, NAPAD expressed concerns that the focus on "leadership" may overlook the urgent needs of persons with severe a ...Read More >
Aditya Tiwari's journey as a single father to Avnish, a child with Down syndrome, showcases resilience, love, and advocacy for disability rights in India. On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3rd, we celebrate stories of resilience and advocacy that inspire change. One such story is that of Aditya Tiwari, a single father who adopted Avnish, a child with Down syndrome. Since 2016, their journey has not only highlighted the challenges faced by singl ...Read More >
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