Mann - Center for Individuals with Special Needs, Mumbai : Provides training and employment to those with Intellectual Disablity and Autism.
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The conversation opened up to the room during the panel Q&A at #Mannifest.
Moderated by Aradhana Lal, with insights from Vivek Venkatachalam, Robin Chhabra, and Raj Mariwala, the discussion explored what it truly takes to move from inclusion to equity.
#Mannifest2026 #Inclusion
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Ketan Kothari from XRCVC – Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged invited participants to pause and see the world through a different lens.
It was a powerful reminder that accessibility is not just about infrastructure, it begins with perspective.
#Mannifest2026
ALT Ketan Kothari standing in front of a presentation explaining and teaching about accessibility and assistive technology.
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A sneak peek from the research presentation at #Mannifest2026 by Willing Observers and Diversity Simplified:
Supportive workplaces help graduates feel more confident, independent, and socially connected.
More detailed insights coming soon.
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A thought to begin the day at #Mannifest2026
“When you change the way you see things, the things you see change.”
- Sudhir Shenoy
Sometimes inclusion begins with something as simple, and as difficult, as changing perspective.
#Inclusion
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It’s Mannifest day! 🥳
We are all ready and absolutely excited to see you all here! 🌻
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30+ years advancing disability inclusion — across education, tech, and policy.
Ketan Kothari’s work has shaped systems, shifted mindsets, and strengthened access with dignity.
#Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #Mannifest2026
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Meet Huafrid - world-first swims, Ironman podiums, International titles.
But more than records, he speaks about the intersection of sport, disability & mental health.
At Mannifest 2026, this is impact in motion.
#Mannifest2026 #Inclusion #ParaSport
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30+ years. One clear belief: dignity, not sympathy.
Meenakshi Balasubramanian’s work in disability inclusion — from the Spastics Society of India to founding MBA Foundation — continues to redefine quality and access.
#Inclusion #DisabilityRights #Leadership
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Opportunity doesn’t design itself - systems do.
At #Mannifest2026, Dr. Naima will speak on building disability-inclusive systems where skilling leads to real employment and inclusion is embedded, not added on.
From intent to impact.
#DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters
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Inclusion isn’t an add-on.
It’s infrastructure.
Raj Mariwala brings systems thinking and care to #Mannifest2026.
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Spaces shape how we feel. How we feel shapes how we work.
@DextrusOfficial founder Robin Chhabra believes design can create belonging — and he's bringing that thinking to #Mannifest2026
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Strong organisations aren’t built in a rush.
Vivek Venkatachalam brings a steady, long-term lens on leadership, resilience, and building workplaces that endure - and include.
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Before inclusion had hashtags, @AradhanaLal was building it.
Two decades. Real systems. Real belonging.
At #Mannifest2026, she keeps the conversation practical — and real.
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We’re excited to have Divyanshu Ganatra, the Founder of #ABBF, hosting #Mannifest2026. He challenges barriers every day - turning inclusion from a slogan into a lived reality.
On 25th Feb, expect honest conversations on courage, discomfort & belonging.
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From global boardrooms to grassroots inclusion.
Sudhir Shenoy now focuses on disability inclusion through #AbleTogether #ABBF, #SVPIndia, and #Karmann - his brainchild proving inclusive employment works.
Leadership, redirected towards purpose.
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Mannifest 2026 is powered by partners who went beyond funding - shaping conversations, bringing research, holding space, designing thoughtfully, and making inclusion real.
#disabilityInclusion #CelebratingAbilities #EmpoweringAbilities @AradhanaLal @LemonTreeHotels
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This isn’t sponsorship.
This is shared commitment.
Grateful to build this together. #DisabilityInclusion #CelebratingAbilities #EmpoweringAbilities 2/2
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Meet Lucy Arciniega - Co-founder, Willing Observers.
Anthropologist. Observer of real workplaces. Not the polished version — the real one. At #Mannifest2026, she co-presents a research session unpacking what actually helps organisations hire, retain & support Mann graduates.
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Meet Tina Vinod, Founder, Diversity Simplified.
26 years in inclusion. Zero patience for box-ticking.
At #Mannifest2026, she co-presents a research session with Lucy from Willing Observers - bringing data, clarity, and straight talk on what actually helps organisations hire PwD.
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Meet Dr Gitanjali Govindrajan - Founder, Snehadhara Foundation. At #Mannifest2026, she isn’t performing.
She’s helping us experience what inclusion feels like.
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A reset through rhythm, movement & shared presence. Because inclusion isn’t just implemented — it’s embodied.
#DisabilityInclusion #Belonging #InclusiveLeadership 2/2
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15 years ago, Mann began with 25 students in one classroom and one simple belief - that every adult, regardless of disability, deserves the joy of learning, the pride of earning, and the dignity of belonging. 1/6
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