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Looking at Persisting Stereotypes on Love and Disability The desire for a companion is something that most of us experience at one or the other point in life. Trust me, folks with disabilities are no exception. Neither are we divine as they call us. There is so much more to our personalities which goes beyond our disability. It is needless to say that we experience the same human emotions as others and romance, love and …
15th August 1947 can proudly be attributed as the date of India’s birth as a nation which could travel on the path of social, economic and political transformation without any external intervention. The spirit of unity, diversity and equal opportunities became the pillars on which we the Indians chose to develop our edifice. As we commenced our journey toward an Independent India, the song of unity in diversity gained wide popularity. Its acceptance, however, can …
Evolution of disability rights in India: How far have we reached at 75? Read More »
Margarita With a Straw was as a movie much ahead of its time. When it released back in 2014, it was one of the few films to depict Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as normal human beings, with normal desires. It touched upon not one, but several taboo topics including the treatment meted out PWDs in our society, sexuality, and queer relationships. The slice-of-life movie gives an insight into the lives of PWDs and makes a …
4 things Margarita with a Straw has taught us about Disability Read More »
In the 2007 session of the UN General Assembly, the member states unanimously decided to observe 20th February as the World Day of Social Justice, to bring public attention and mobilise political will to promote social development for all. The theme of this year’s World Social Justice Day is ‘Achieving Social Justice through Formal Employment’. However, for the 26.8 million persons[1] with disabilities (PWDs) living in India, social integration and access to formal employment remain a …
by Saudamini Pethe In an attempt to look at the transport accessibility and travel experiences of Deaf individuals, Ms Saudamini Pethe, MA, LLB pursuant sheds light on the challenges that such people face every single day. Commenting on society’s inability to create an accessible environment for Deaf travellers, this blog provides insights as to how these challenges can be resolved and provides suggestions and recommendations that can bring forth long term accessibility for the Deaf population. …
Bon Voyage? The World of Travel through Deaf Lens Read More »
