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Toddler dances, crawls in Oval Office as Trump praises new gene therapy

Travis Smith, who was diagnosed with ​the OTOF mutation and received Regeneron's experimental therapy at 18 months ​as part ⁠of a clinical trial, lies on the floor while US President Donald Trump participates in a healthcare affordability event in the Oval Office at the White House.
us news
Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:02 am IST

JEE Mains 2025: Scribe to be allowed to those who cannot write, check guidelines

JEE Mains 2025: NTA issues guidelines for PwD candidates. (Representative image/HT file)
competitive exams
Updated on Oct 28, 2024 07:57 am IST

Know these key central scholarships dedicated to students with disabilities

Check out the central scholarships dedicated to students with disabilities to help them in their road to success. (Photo credits: Unsplash)
features
Published on Oct 22, 2024 04:46 pm IST

How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion

John McFall - a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022. A motorbike accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg at the age of 19. Earlier this year, he was cleared to fly in space, becoming the first "parastronaut."
us news
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 pm IST

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Date, history, significance

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Date, history, significance
health
Published on Dec 02, 2023 03:30 pm IST

For inclusive courtrooms, ensuring reasonable accommodation is vital

Much more needs to be done to enable lawyers with disabilities to participate meaningfully and effectively in court proceedings.
opinion
Published on Aug 14, 2023 10:11 pm IST

How Indians with disabilities find love through dating apps

People living with disabilities are often met with discrimination and exclusion. India's dating scene is no exception.
relationships
Published on Feb 23, 2023 12:20 pm IST

Man shares video highlighting issues faced by the differently abled

Man shares video highlighting issues faced by the differently abled.
trending
Published on Jan 05, 2023 12:22 pm IST

Bengaluru Airport introduces special facilities for persons with disabilities

The globally recognised Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative is now introduced at the airport. (Shutterstock)
bengaluru news
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 01:50 pm IST

Special children feted on Day for the disabled

Karan Singh presents the bravery award to a student of Lepra India Trust in New Delhi on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/ HT Photo)
delhi news
Updated on Dec 04, 2022 02:16 am IST

Open minds and workplaces to those with disabilities

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In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that December 3 would be annually observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The day is celebrated to increase awareness on the rights and well- being of people with disabilities.
public health
Published on May 11, 2024 01:57 pm IST

Airlines can no longer deny boarding to any person with disability

The move, a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official said, is to ensure that people with special needs are not misconstrued by airlines as behaving in an “unruly” manner (REPRESENTATIONAL)
india news
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 06:15 am IST

DGCA imposes ₹5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to special needs child

A specially-abled child could not board his flight from Ranchi with his parents on May 7 after the IndiGo airline and airport staff identified him to be unsafe for the flight and fellow passengers. (File Photo)
india news
Updated on May 29, 2022 01:34 am IST

What is Cerebral Palsy? Know its causes and symptoms from expert

Cerebral Palsy: Symptoms, causes and treatment
health
Updated on Mar 01, 2022 01:39 pm IST

Gattipally Shivpal becomes India's first dwarf to obtain driving license

Shivpal presently works at a private firm here and says that he came to Hyderabad in 2000.
india news
Published on Dec 05, 2021 03:21 pm IST

People with disabilities lack accessible travel in Germany

Getting around Germany in a wheelchair can be challenging
travel
Published on Dec 03, 2021 03:37 pm IST

International Day of Disabled Persons: Know all about Cerebral Palsy 

Cerebral means related to brain while palsy means weakness or problems with using the muscles.
lifestyle
Published on Dec 03, 2021 01:55 pm IST

International day of persons with disabilities: UN calls for inclusion

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that over a billion people experience disability across the world and warned that the figure is only expected to rise.
india news
Published on Dec 03, 2021 09:56 am IST

Specially-abled Venezuelan dancer mesmerises netizens with her Salsa performance

Andreyna Hernandez dances with her partner
trending
Published on Jun 08, 2021 03:56 pm IST

People with disabilities suffer as Covid limits access to care

The temporary Covid care centre set up at Shehnai Banquet Hall attached to Lok Nayak Hospital.
delhi news
Updated on May 31, 2021 06:12 am IST

Fashion with a special focus

The ability to change someone’s life through her work gives her a profound sense of satisfaction, says designer Monika Dugar
brunch
Updated on Jul 26, 2020 07:31 am IST

DU student to be first wheelchair-bound Indian to study at Oxford

Pratishtha Deveshwar, a final year LSR student is all set to fulfil her dreams to study at Oxford.
delhi news
Published on Jun 20, 2020 12:04 am IST

People with disabilities suffer hardships

HT Image
delhi news
Updated on Apr 24, 2020 02:55 pm IST

Afghan artist brushes aside disability to open arts centre

Afghan artist Robaba Mohammadi has also launched a dedicated centre to help train other disabled artists.
art culture
Updated on Feb 19, 2020 02:48 pm IST

Road blocks, poles, trees stand in way of Gurugram becoming disabled-friendly

A physically challenged man tries to cross a road, Sheetla Mata road, near bus stand, in Gurugram, Friday, 29 November 2019.
gurugram news
Updated on Dec 03, 2019 06:23 am IST

Meet ‘Bionic Man’ who’s empowering people with disabilities

Today’s leading innovation-led companies are calling for a brand new vision to address the world’s many sustainability challenges with a truly holistic scientific and business approach
lifestyle
Updated on Oct 29, 2019 12:35 pm IST

Paralympic chief hails Tokyo 2020 preparations but hotels ‘biggest concern’

The venue for a paratriathlon test event for Tokyo 2020
others
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 06:59 pm IST

UPSC topper Ira Singhal says being bullied on social media

She had first sat for the examinations in 2010, securing the 815th rank. She was not given a posting due to her disability. But she refused to give up and stood first in 2014 and got a posting in Hyderabad. (HT photo)
india news
Updated on Jul 15, 2019 11:03 pm IST

Govt-run diagnostics lab to open in Sec 39, will have fixed rates

A government diagnostic lab where services such as CT scan and blood tests will be available at subsidised rates, is expected to be functional in the district by the end of the month. (Representative Image)
gurugram news
Updated on Jul 05, 2019 07:51 am IST

Delhi Govt to train more educators for differently abled students

The government had, in November last year, set up a committee to look into all aspects of formation of a dedicated department to address problems faced by people with disabilities (PwD).
delhi news
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 05:06 am IST
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