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4 things Margarita with a Straw has taught us about Disability

4 things Margarita with a Straw has taught us about Disability

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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 …

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World Social Justice Day: Why Social Justice is Incomplete for Persons with Disabilities Without Accessible Transport Systems

World Social Justice Day: Why Social Justice is Incomplete for Persons with Disabilities Without Accessible Transport Systems

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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 …

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Bon Voyage? The World of Travel through Deaf Lens 

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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. …

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