Disabled excluded from places of worship I have numerous friends who are affected by polio or have suffered spinal injuries and so, are wheelchair bound. And I was astounded to note that few if any had access to places of worship, be it Temples or Churches. Religion is undoubtedly a private issue but each of [...]
Making the Kala Madhyam Arts Mela ‘Accessible’ While the Kala Madhyam Arts Mela was undoubtedly a fantastic initiative, we who were there along with Nagaraj, who is wheelchair bound, could not help but notice that accessibility for people with disabilities way grossly overlooked. With steps leading to a major part of the stalls, including the [...]
IN PERSPECTIVE The Government should step in to provide access for disabled people in public places. Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) comprise 7-10 per cent of the population of India. If we include senior citizens, pregnant women and those with temporary disability like a broken leg, you will be astounded to know the figure goes up [...]
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