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SC directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

The bench found that one of the rules of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act does not establish enforceable, compulsory standards, but rather, it relies on self-regulation through guidelines.

08 November 2024, 09:10 IST

Supreme Court directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

Supreme Court directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

SC directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

08 November 2024, 09:10 IST

Disability rights: Why words matter

From casual mockery to derogatory language, the trivialisation of disability is widespread in India.

03 November 2024, 22:39 IST

Disability rights: Why words matter

Disability rights: Why words matter

Disability rights: Why words matter

03 November 2024, 22:39 IST

Mere existence of 40% disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS course: Supreme Court

The bench said the capacity of a candidate suffering from disability to pursue the MBBS course has to be examined by the disability assessment board.

15 October 2024, 07:30 IST

Mere existence of 40% disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS course: Supreme Court

Mere existence of 40% disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS course: Supreme Court

Mere existence of 40% disability does not bar student from pursuing MBBS course: Supreme Court

15 October 2024, 07:30 IST

NPRD claims inadequate medical care during imprisonment led to Saibaba's untimely death

Saibaba died at a state-run hospital in Hyderabad due to post-operative complications on Saturday, seven months after he was acquitted in a Maoist links case. He was 54.

13 October 2024, 09:15 IST

NPRD claims inadequate medical care during imprisonment led to Saibaba's untimely death

NPRD claims inadequate medical care during imprisonment led to Saibaba's untimely death

NPRD claims inadequate medical care during imprisonment led to Saibaba's untimely death

13 October 2024, 09:15 IST

Disability affairs dept launches campaign to promote mental well-being

Through this campaign, the department seeks to promote mental health awareness across the country, fostering inclusive and supportive communities that prioritise mental well-being.

10 October 2024, 03:23 IST

Disability affairs dept launches campaign to promote mental well-being

Disability affairs dept launches campaign to promote mental well-being

Disability affairs dept launches campaign to promote mental well-being

10 October 2024, 03:23 IST

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

According to Tushar Girinath, chief commissioner, BBMP, most of the skywalks are maintained under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. 'It is the responsibility of the private players to ensure they are in working condition. They have not been doing it,' he said.

13 September 2024, 03:07 IST

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

Elevators in most skywalks switched off, barricaded

13 September 2024, 03:07 IST

An inspiring triumph over speech disability

10 August 2024, 03:10 IST

An inspiring triumph over speech disability

An inspiring triumph over speech disability

An inspiring triumph over speech disability

10 August 2024, 03:10 IST

Consent, disability rights, and data protection

Navigating a fine line...

08 August 2024, 23:46 IST

Consent, disability rights, and data protection

Consent, disability rights, and data protection

Consent, disability rights, and data protection

08 August 2024, 23:46 IST

Medical authorities directed to not deny UDID cards to people with less than 40% disability

According to the circular issued by state health commissioner D Randeep on Wednesday, competent notified medical authorities must issue disability certificates and Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards through the UDID portal.

31 July 2024, 16:22 IST

Medical authorities directed to not deny UDID cards to people with less than 40% disability

Medical authorities directed to not deny UDID cards to people with less than 40% disability

Medical authorities directed to not deny UDID cards to people with less than 40% disability

31 July 2024, 16:22 IST

Marked shift in the way disability is looked at: CJI D Y Chandrachud

Speaking at the inaugural session of India Accessibility Summit and State Disability Commissioners' Conclave here in Bengaluru on Saturday, he said training, public meetings and policy-making have brought about the change.

28 July 2024, 05:35 IST

Marked shift in the way disability is looked at: CJI D Y Chandrachud

Marked shift in the way disability is looked at: CJI D Y Chandrachud

Marked shift in the way disability is looked at: CJI D Y Chandrachud

28 July 2024, 05:35 IST