Disability Rights

Amid reality of medical rationing, ableist bias against disabled people in accessing healthcare must be challenged

It is not a matter of coincidence that during medical emergencies, we see the system saving those who are 'most useful to society' while disabled people are pushed to the periphery.

Understanding and unlearning ableism is an ongoing process and one we must work on day-to-day

"Ableism is violence," as Lydia XZ Brown notes.

The value of 'crip time': Discarding notions of productivity and guilt, to listen to the rhythms of our bodies

Time as a concept is something I felt deeply conflicted about. Was I wasting time by staying in bed for so many hours? Discovering and reading more about ‘crip time’ has helped me navigate this grief a bit better | Srinidhi Raghavan writes in her column, 'Bodies Minds'

In a world that often interprets 'care' as 'burden', interdependence should be valued beyond disabled community

To a large extent we find that non-disabled people view the entirety of the disabled experience through the lens of dependence. But was it possible to see disability beyond this lens of lack?

NCRB data 2017: Absence of specificity about atrocities against disabled women further invisibilises them

The absence of concrete and categorised data of crimes against women with disabilities in the latest NCRB report puts inclusion efforts one step back. This at a time when stigma associated with disability and sexuality and the lack of legal literacy makes the chances of a crime being reported even bleaker

#MeToo Conversations: Divya Kandukuri, Nidhi Goyal discuss the need for inclusivity and how to ensure it

In this #MeToo Conversation, the panelists discuss what are the issues marginalised women face and how they must occupy a more equal place in the movement

Conquering disability — The story of Divyanshu Ganatra

Supreme Court suggests separate schools for children with disabilities: Observation violates laws on equality; hampers inclusive education

Supreme Court's observation recommending separate schools for disabled children is contrary to inclusive education and equal opportunity recommended in Indian laws on education and disability rights

Centre to consider proposal to increase schemes for persons with disabilities

Also, Gehlot said hostels for physically challenged students will be set up in seven divisions of Rajasthan and the work would begin within three months.

Aruna Shanbaug passes away: An unbearable agony and injustice comes to an end

Despite her name bringing a law which allows people to die with dignity, Aruna Shanbaug was condemned to a living hell, said author Pinki Virani.