This is reassuring! The para sports in India (PCI and NSFs) needs complete overhauling and para athletes must be treated at par with other non disabled athletes
@KirenRijiju
@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
My happiness knows no bounds and it's beyond words as I felicitated our Para-Badminton player on winning 12 Medals at World Championship. A major decision is taken by Sports Ministry today. We will award handsome cash money to the players at the time of arrival itself.
Madam
@SmitaSabharwal
sure would know about Maj Gen Ian Cardozo AVSM SM, first war-disabled officer of
@adgpi
to command a battalion; KRS Jamwal, ED Tata Industries, acclaimed Oncologist Dr Suresh Advani, both wheelchair-bound. Tragedy is when ability is viewed thru narrow lens!
Executive Director of
@ncpdep
@armanaly
- a leading organisation for employment of persons with disability, is happy to meet with you in principle
@SmitaSabharwal
. I took time out of
@buzzindelhi
,
@armanaly
and my Sunday. Now ball's in your court.
@Joydas
I was called a Pakistani for not standing up. (I m a person with disability) Its demeaning
#NationalAnthem
by playing it in a movie hall. People are casually dressed, scrambling for seats or balancing food Items while its played. It’s very disrespectful
Two incidents in three days-This one in Gujarat. Yesterday
@ahmairport
,my
@IndiGo6E
flight was from Gate 4 on first floor with an aerobridge facility but elevator was out of service since 12 Nov. SOP for
#PRM
(wheelchair users) is to use escalators. Does that make sense?
A long & relentless journey finally paid off! Thanks to
@sbigeneral
my wheelchair is now insured- perhaps, a first in India!
Due to lack of clear policy guidelines, high cost of assistive devices have to be borne by
#DisabledPeople
, already burdened by added cost of living
1/4
Another day of fighting prejudice. Yesterday in Jaipur, I was asked to leave the
@matket99india
at
@WorldTradePark
, because the store was handling rush’. Attaching economic vulnerability to the very identity of a
#DisabledPeople
is discrimination. This needs to be called out.
Congratulations to all 41 Persons with Disabilities who have cleared
#upsc2022results
exams.
Your achievements and passion will pave way for millon of people with disabilities who aim to serve the country. Your dedication will also make our society an inclusive one!
@PMOIndia
Hi
@elonmusk
! Telepathy sounds amazing, like all your work. It would be great to initiate a dialogue with disabled people on leveraging this technology as a great enabler. Let's work together to maximize
#AT
and ensure inclusivity for all
@neuralink
@spacex
@Starlink
@Tesla
The disabled community desires that Government of India considers a package for
#PersonswithDisabilities
on the lines of the ambitious welfare scheme launched for the tribals by Hon PM Shri
@narendramodi
. This shall ensure long-standing issues pertaining to equity are addressed.
Dear Mr Tharoor!
Glad you have had a first-hand (or shall I say foot 😊experience about the challenges of diability. Helps us magnify issue of im-mobility for disabled. The cry for change, and more reforms, must begin from the temple of democracy, which you so amazingly adore.
When you need to enter Parliament in a wheelchair, there’s only one entrance with a ramp, at door 9, a good four minute trip (with the assistance of helpers) to the Lok Sabha. This temporary disability has taught me how poorly equipped we are to support people with disabilities
Disability truly cuts across party lines!
I met two tall leaders - Sh
@gssjodhpur
& Sh
@SachinPilot
- on a flight to Jodhpur, on my way to Pali for our 5th consultation on
#DisabledPeopleInPolitics
. I took this opportunity to handover the disability manifesto to them.
Truly TAUBA!
Disgusting to see India’s top cricketers mocking disability. Shameful and atrocious behaviour from those who are idolised by masses. Shame
@YUVSTRONG12
@harbhajan_singh
@ImRaina
. Urge
@BCCI
to take immediate note of this.
@PMOIndia
4 yrs: Never thought it’d be such a roller coaster journey when I was chosen to carry forward the legacy of Javed Bhai
Thankful to my team & peers from disability sector who help me in making the vision & mission of an Inclusive India a reality. Fight for equal rights continues
India's big win securing unanimous consensus on
#G20NewDelhiDeclaration
is impressive! But the deafening silence on
#Disability
, Equity, Justice group is deeply troubling.
We're striving for inclusive development, but excluding any group won't cut it.
#NothingWithoutUs
🇮🇳
#G20
This is a brilliant articulation by, to borrow from the writer Vijay K Tiwari, of how the so-called inclusion may suffer from democratic and demographic deficits. For real, access the discourse & intent must move beyond optics to realism.
@ncpedp_india
Ministries must join forces to build a comprehensive database covering health, edu & employment. This holistic approach ensures accurate representation & informed resource allocation.
I write in
@ETHealthWorld
on
#InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisability
Celebrating 5 years with an amazing organization
@ncpedp_india
and its even more amazing team. Here's to many more years of driving change in lives of
#DisabledPeople
. Onwards and upwards.
#NothingWithoutUs
#Disability
remains a mere mention in the
#Budget2023
. Empty talks devoid of substance.
The absence of program specific investment in the disability sector & lack of focus on health, employment, & edu does very little to rekindle the faith of the community
#DisabilityTwitter
When the CIC
@rajivkumarec
addressed the country last week, it wasn't accompanied by an ISL interpreter.
I argue in
@mid_day
, the playing field isn't level for those who are disabled.
Note we are talking about 88.4 lakh voters in
#LokSabhaElections2024
There should be a protocol when
#disabledpeople
are invited to such imp events. It is occasions like these which are represented by our constitutional heads and where we can walk our talk of inclusion & set examples for others.
@India_NHRC
@VPSecretariat
@DelhiPolice
Why were two members of the NHRC core group on disability denied entry to the
@India_NHRC
Foundation Day function at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center? They were both people with mobility disabilities, & since the chief guest is
@VPSecretariat
, entry is restricted 1/
#A11y
In what may come as shock to wheel-chair users like me, intriguing that seat of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, now on wheelchair, has been reallocated to the last row in RS, given the "ease" of mobility. It’s high time we review our approach towards disability & access for all.
Former prime minister
#ManmohanSingh
has been shifted from a seat on the front row of the
#RajyaSabha
to the last, with his
#Congress
party sources on Thursday saying the move was to facilitate the wheelchair-bound leader’s easy movement.
Everyone needs to work together to challenge the status quo and ensure no one is left behind.
We need a united vision as the theme of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities suggests to ensure equitable inclusion.
#IDPWD
#NothingWithoutUs
#LeaveNoOneBehind
I'm aghast
@adanionline
. Barely two months after I had a harrowing experience at
@ahmairport
, I suffered an agonizing moment at
@GuwahatiAirport
upon my arrival today from Delhi. The lift here too was not working. I had to be brought out through departure gates!
@AAI_Official
This story appears to be a PR overdrive and something divorced from reality and the on-ground situation. The fact is, the disabled continue to suffer while commuting, be it by air, rail, or road.
@hajipurrajesh
@santwana99
More than celebrating the rollback on amendments I celebrate how the disability sector came together as one and when we come together as one big team no one can ignore us. Let us move forward together and face the many challenges ahead.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#RPWDAct
With G20 presidency in India, it's an opportunity to drive the basic issues like inclusive education, emp & inaccessibility in mainstream discourses.We've been carrying forward these issues keeping disabled youth in focus
@ZeroProjectorg
@ncpedp_india
@socialpwds
@TOIIndiaNews
This manifesto - Manifesto for and by the Citizens of Disabilities - marks not the end but the beginning of a vital dialogue driven by the millions of voices of disabled citizens on disability inclusion nationwide.
It’s disturbing to learn that a disabled PhD scholar at JNU, Farooque Alam, has been assaulted and made to endure an avoidable hardship by the administration despite an ongoing HC proceeding into the issue of his hostel. I condemn this and urge
@JNU_official_50
to initiate probe.
@socialpwds
Nightmare continues!
The persistent dysfunctional of the lifts at
@GuwahatiAirport
for a staggering 214 days is an outrageous testament to the sheer incompetence & callousness of
@AdaniOnline
This is not a mere oversight but a blatant disregard for rights & dignity of
#Disabled
Powerful coverage by
@BBCHindi
highlighting the struggles of over 10 cr disabled people in India. We yearn for an inclusive & sensitive India where we can all contribute in nation-building.
#LokSabhaElection2024
Link to the BBC Hindi YouTube video:
7-year health insurance struggle ends triumphantly.
Glad to share, I've secured health insurance despite 80% disability. This small victory highlights progress in providing equitable healthcare for disabled people. Thanks to
@StarHealthIns
for this important step.1/2
Had the pleasure to meet
@RubikaLiyaquat
today & what a delightful person she is! It's always great to connect with passionately driven individuals and have inspiring conversations. Looking forward to see her bring more positive change through her work.
#UnionBudget2023
📹
Powerful image Hon PM! As a
#WheelchairUser
myself, I understand Anshuman's struggle. Your recognition champions disability inclusion. We look forward to your continued support.
@narendramodi
It’s very satisfying to see people from all walks of life come to bless me at the rallies across India. At Dhenkanal, one of the attendees was young Anshuman Mohapatra from Angul. Despite his health challenges and the scorching heat, he came to the rally. This affection is
Disability sector से जुड़ी कई मुद्दों पर पिछले अनेक वर्षों से कोई ठोस कदम नहीं उठाए गए हैं। स्वास्थ, IT Act में सुधार, assistive aids पर छूट, बीमा, inclusive infrastructure और संबंधित reforms पर हमारी कई अपेक्षाएं हैं।
Requesting Hon FM Smt
@nsitharaman
ji to kindly take note.
बजट में दिव्यांगजनो से संबंधित कार्यक्रमों पर आवंटन को एक निवेश के रूप में देखने की ज़रूरत है - हमारे Executive Director
@armanaly
ने
@CNBC
में छपे इस आलेख में
#disability
sector के अपेक्षाओं पर प्रकाश डाला है।
#Budget2023
#बजटसत्र_2023
Behavior like this puts me in deep thought.
I wonder how social realities remain far off from the norms & obligations etched in statute books.
The disability rights movement has been working hard to bridge this gap & such behavior only reminds us of the magnitude of our task.
How small events make you hopeful - While waiting for my vehicle outside
@VFSGlobal
, an auto driver parked his auto right in front of me. On asking him to move his vehicle, he in turn suggested, I move from the side. An elderly gentleman listening to the conversation....
Honoured & humbled to have received blessings of Hon Governor of Assam Prof
@jagdishmukhi
@ShishuSarothi
. Among others, I apprised him about work done by
@ncpedp_india
for disability rights in last 25 yrs. I’m deeply touched by his empathy on disability issues.
Join Arman Ali, Executive Director of NCPEDP, as he shines a spotlight on disability awareness—an issue often overlooked. NCPEDP, in collaboration with PVR INOX, invites you to witness Srikanth’s uplifting journey on the silver screen
Bhargavi Davar's passing is a huge loss. She was a true leader in the disability community, and her work on mental health rights made a real impact. Her work with
@NCPEDP_India
& The Bapu Trust leaves a lasting legacy. We'll miss your voice, Bhargavi.
@TCI_Global
#RIPBhargavi
At the NCPEDP Mindtree Helen Keller Awards 2018, Chief Guest Dr Satya Pal Singh, Hon’ble MoS,
@HRDMinistry
said :’ people with
#disabilities
do not need compassion & sympathy! They need empowerment & that will be thru access to quality education, employment & skilling!
I raised the issue of non-functional lift at Ahm on 17Nov’22 also - do you have any SOP for such situations? I truly wonder - why isn’t
#disability
becoming a priority for you. Our so-called world-class airports much look so! Stop treating
#disabledpeople
as cargo!
@socialpwds
@Uber
refused my ride to airport coz the driver didn’t want to put my wheelchair on back seat. Next 1 cancelled my booking after 15 mins. As a result I missed my flight & now paying ₹15000/- for the next flight
@UberIndia
should pay for it. I ll also file an FIR
@ncpedp_india
Looking for a disabled-friendly semi/fully furnished 2 BHK flat/ house in
#Delhi
(Green Park, GK, CR Park, and other localities around) preferably on GF or FF with lift. Budget is 40-45k. Please reach out with any leads. RT for reach!🙏
Every day humiliation for passengers with
#disabilites
by Airlines at airports is APPALLING!
@MoCA_GoI
MUST overhaul the ENTIRE CAR/SOP to ensure DIGNITY & RESPECT. We deserve seamless, accessible travel, not daily struggles.
@JM_Scindia
@narendramodi
@DGCAIndia
With 1 crore registered voters, Persons with Disabilities hold significant potential to drive change! Disability isn’t a charity issue; it’s about Political will and representation from Parliament to Local Panchayat.
@armanaly
, Executive Director,
#NCPEDP
talks about Political
Today marks one year since I joined
@ncpedp_india
team. I was going to celebrate but then I realised that I have just begun. Thank you everyone for your support
#workanniversary
Great news! The Karnataka High Court has set a precedent by allowing a hearing-impaired advocate, Sarah Sunny, to argue a case through a sign language interpreter. This is a big win for inclusivity in the legal system!
#Inclusion
#Law
#KarnatakaHighCourt
Adversities can be channelized to sow seeds of new lights!
Abused once in cinema hall for not standing up to the National Anthem, I wrote to Hon Chief Justice of India, and was glad that the mandatory theatre-showing was discontinued, I tell
@BBCIndia
'ये मेरे लिए परेशान करने वाली यादें हैं, सिनेमाहॉल में मैं राष्ट्रगान के वक्त खड़ा नहीं हो पाया था...'
'नेशनल सेंटर फॉर प्रमोशन ऑफ़ एम्प्लॉयमेंट फॉर डिसेबल्ड पीपल' के एग्जिक्यूटिव डायरेक्टर अरमान अली से ख़ास बातचीत यहां देखिए...
वीडियो: दिव्या आर्य
Today, I wanted you all to take a pause and think about the lack of disaggregated data on disability within our justice system and democratic equity. Read the full thread to see how this data gap creates an inaccessible justice system.
It gives me immense happiness to be able to celebrate 4 years of accessible healthcare coverage under AB-PMJAY in Assam at AASC today.
On the occasion, felicitated
@ApolloGuwahati
and
@Ayursundra_Hosp
for adhering to AB-PMJAY Silver Quality Standard.
@himantabiswa
By incorporating 9 out of 14 demands from the Disability Manifesto for and by the People with Disabilities,
@cpimspeak
’s manifesto makes a significant step towards empowerment and inclusion. This demonstrates the party’s a commitment to mainstreaming disability discourse and
Yesterday, while returning from the
@IndiaInclusion
fuelled with enthusiasm, I once again realised the herculean task of "inclusion" of
#PersonsWithDisabilities
into businesses and everyday life.
Freedom, I believe, is a collective right. (1/6)
Image attached is a Whatsapp conversation between me and airport official where I had apprised him of the washroom issue. He replied that it is under repair and shall be available for use soon. The conversation is dated 9th April 2023
Even as
@irdaindia
chairman Debasish Panda calls for health insurance reforms, which garnered over Rs 37,000 cr in premiums in Apr-Jul 2023, there is an urgent need to fine-tune insurance sector to address the needs of the
#DisabledPeople
@India_NHRC
A week-long workshop of NCPEDP-Javed Abidi Fellows to enhance capacity building was organised from June 12-17.
It's a significant step forward to boost the leadership & disability advocacy capabilities amongst the fellows through insightful deliberations from noted facilitators.
Health insurance is crucial for all, particularly for
#DisabledPeople
facing challenges of high living costs.
@thewire_in
shared my journey in obtaining health insurance.
If you need any insurance guidance, I have your back!
@irdaindia
@PMO
@Rahul400
Makes me so furious to learn about this. Similar thing happened to me in 2012
@GoldsGym
India bcoz of my disability. I took them to court and got a favourable order. All services & products must be
#accessible
per RPWD. Standing with you.
@socialpwds
@Anurag_Office
Today, I went to Fitso’s swimming pool in sector two, RK Puram, Delhi.They flatly refused to let me access the pool,as a blind person.They said that they will not allow my helper to guide me. Nor will they provide anyone from their team to guide me. They will refund my money.
While checking in for a early morning flight the airline staff asked me what is the problem with me ? Why am I using a wheelchair ? I said no problem at all I’m like this only by birth. My porter who was standing behind me responded: write “Handicap”
#lifelonglearning
😊
Disability rights advocate Arman Ali was worried about his manual wheelchair. It’s not just him many would be concerned about what is if it breaks down while travelling.
#TheAssamTribune
#InsuredWheelchair
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