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Ten years of disability rights, but with uneven impact

Inclusive education must shift from admission to belonging: trained teachers, classroom accommodations, accessible materials, assistive technology, anti-bullying systems, and support for neurodivergent learners.

Published 2 days ago

Innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming accessibility

Wheelchair

Published 22 days ago

Business case for getting accessibility rights

Wheelchair

Updated 27 days ago

Reframing disability funding in India

Funding

Updated 36 days ago

Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication needed to support natural speech: Educators

Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication needed to support natural speech: Educators

Published 83 days ago

Can gene therapy restore hearing in children with deafness? About FDA approval

Regeneron said it plans to offer the therapy free of cost to patients in the United States.

Published 106 days ago

How did Dayton Webber lose his limbs? Old video of cornhole pro firing gun viral

Dayton Webber.

Updated 137 days ago

ICE deports deaf child and family to Colombia without assistive devices

The deportation has prompted calls from Tony Thurmond, California’s superintendent of public instruction.

Updated 154 days ago

Health inspector, contractor booked for harassing man with disability in Katraj

Based on his complaint, police have booked health inspector Raju Dullan and contractor Ashok Shelke under provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 165 days ago

10 years of RPWD Act: What has changed for persons with disabilities in India?

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act) (SOURCED)

Published 171 days ago

70% VA disability benefits in 2026: How much is the monthly pay?

A 70% VA rating in 2026 pays over $1,808 monthly

Updated 175 days ago

Child with cerebral palsy barred from playing at Sunder Nursery: ‘Iska dimaag…'

The incident, captured in a video, has since gone viral, prompting conversations about respect and inclusivity in public spaces.

Updated 177 days ago

Priority listing of disability matters

Supreme Court

Published 208 days ago

Short Stream | Smile Please by Bakul Matiyani

Set in a small-town household on the cusp of a life-altering move, the understated film centres on Ali, a teenager living with his parents .

Updated 236 days ago

VA disability payments in December: When will you get paid? Key details here

VA disability benefits for December 2025 are officially set to be disbursed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Published 249 days ago

SSC updates disability certificate formats after DEPwD guidelines

These two updated formats will replace the three older forms—Form V, Form VI and Form VII—which were previously used by the Commission across several recruitment notices. (Representational image)

Updated 264 days ago

Pain physician shares 5 everyday habits that are damaging the spine

Dr Zawar said that typical human behaviour is to treat back pain and other spinal issues as a nuisance, and this attitude neglects the long-term consequences associated with untreated spinal diseases. (Freepik)

Updated 279 days ago

Sumit Antil happy to be the most decorated para athlete at world championships

Sumit Antil poses with his Gold medal at the World Para athletics championship 2025 in Delhi

Updated 306 days ago

Orthopaedic surgeon shares 3 things you must avoid to ease lower back pain

Dr Rahman warns that poor sitting positions worsen lower-back pain, a leading global disability issue.

Published 318 days ago

A woman in Wisconsin is making dolls that look like the child they’re meant for

Julia with her doll. Each doll is designed to mirror the special abilities as well as the personality, hairdo and fashion choices of its recipient. (A Doll Like Me)

Updated 392 days ago

Person with disability found dead in Manipur; Arambai Tengol members held

Nine people, including six Arambai Tengol members, were arrested. (Shutterstock)

Published 417 days ago

Chinese cobbler with no legs learns English from radio, shares Harvard dream

“What does not kill me makes me stronger. This is the perfect illustration of my life,” Huang said.

Updated 433 days ago

Disability rights in India need a cultural push

Children (HT Photo)

Published 453 days ago

The Vietnam war ended 50 years ago, but the aftermath of Agent Orange continues

Today, 3 million people, including many children, still suffer serious health issues associated with exposure to Agent Orange.

Published 467 days ago

Meet needs of children with learning disabilities with these teaching methods

Children with learning disabilities need special care and attention.

Published 500 days ago

‘Disabled’ MP govt official seen dancing in viral video; selection questioned

Madhya Pradesh: ‘Disabled’ govt official seen dancing in viral video; students demand inquiry

Published 539 days ago

Junaid Khan's childhood dyslexia inspired Aamir Khan to make Taare Zameen Par?

Was Junaid Khan the inspiration behind Aamir Khan making Taare Zameen Par? Loveyapa actor opens up about being diagnosed with dyslexia as a child

Published 544 days ago

5 people with disability duped of ₹50K in fake free-scooter scheme

Based on their complaint, an FIR was registered at the City Police Station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Thursday, police said. (HT File)

Updated 567 days ago

Where to watch Sebastian Stan's A Different Man: His 1st Golden Globe win

A Different Man OTT streaming details: Read on to find out more.

Published 578 days ago

United effort required to end violence against people with disabilities

Across India, millions of people with disabilities, especially women and girls, face multiple barriers that prevent them from escaping gender-based violence. (Representational image)

Updated 598 days ago

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