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Joined June 2020
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A landmark step for a barrier-free India. ♿⚖️ Karnataka HC issued a Universal Accessibility SOP, covering public & private spaces, education, healthcare, transport and digital platforms. #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #DisabilityRights #RPwDAct
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Justice after 31 years. ♿⚖️🇮🇳 Rajasthan HC grants disability pension relief to an ex-Army sepoy, stressing proper disability assessment and welfare-based interpretation. #DisabilityRights #VeteransRights #DisabilityPension #Justice
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Universal Design means creating spaces, services & technology that work for everyone from the start. ♿🏗️ The goal isn't to remove barriers later—it's to prevent them from being created at all. #UniversalDesign #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #InclusiveDesign #RPwDAct
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Inclusive education requires more than admission. Accessible campuses, accessible study materials, assistive technology & examination accommodations are essential for equal learning opportunities. Accessibility is education justice. #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityRights #RPwDAct
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Reasonable Accommodation is not a favour, it is a legal right. ♿ Extra exam time, workplace adjustments, sign language interpretation & accessible documents help ensure equal participation. Denying accommodation can amount to discrimination. #RPwDAct
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A significant step for person-centred disability rights. Kerala High Court has held that guardianship decisions under the National Trust Act must prioritize the welfare, dignity, autonomy, and best interests of the person with disability. #Inclusion
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A win for veterans' rights. The J&K & Ladakh High Court upheld disability pension, ruling that a disability developing after 14 yrs of Army service cannot be denied without a reasoned medical opinion. Service-related disabilities are presumed attributable unless proven otherwise.
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Rights are meaningful only when they are enforced. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Government on a PIL seeking stronger enforcement of recommendations made by Disability Commissioners under the RPwD Act, 2016. A significant step towards greater accountability.
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Section 38 of the RPwD Act creates a legal pathway for persons with high support needs: apply → expert assessment → certified support needs → govt-provided support. A major shift from informal care to enforceable rights. ♿⚖️ #DisabilityRights #RPwDAct #Inclusion
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Section 24 of the RPwD Act, 2016 ensures dignity & inclusion for persons with disabilities through support for healthcare, housing, pensions, aids, insurance, livelihood, and community care. ♿ Moving towards a rights-based inclusive society. #DisabilityRights #RPwDAct #Inclusion
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In Sujata Bora v. Coal India Ltd., the Supreme Court reaffirmed that eligible PwBD candidates cannot be denied public employment on technical grounds. Reasonable accommodation is a constitutional mandate, not a choice. ♿⚖️ #DisabilityRights #RPwDAct #SupremeCourt
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SC issues notice to the Union Govt on a PIL seeking stronger enforcement of recommendations issued by Disability Commissioners under the RPwD Act, 2016. ♿⚖️ It highlights a key issue: rights are meaningful only when implemented. @DRI_Law @SCVashishth disabilityrightsindia.com/20…
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A landmark Supreme Court judgment in Prabhu Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh. The Court held that the State cannot deny public employment to a candidate for being “too disabled” and struck down arbitrary upper disability limits. A major victory for reasonable accommodation.
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