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Understanding Disability Laws in India: A Comprehensive Guide

In India, laws relating to disability are wide-ranging and comprehensive, ensuring that individuals with disabilities are given equal rights, protections, and opportunities in society. These disability laws touch upon various aspects of life, from education and employment to health and family matters. Let’s explore the key provisions across constitutional guarantees, education laws, health laws, family laws, succession laws, and more that safeguard the rights of people with disabilities.

Accessible Transportation – Why is it necessary?​

Accessible Transportation

India, a nation celebrated for its diversity, is making significant strides towards becoming a Barrier-free society where everyone, regardless of their ability, can fully participate. A Barrier-free India is about making infrastructure for everyone including those with reduced mobility, seniors, and families with young children.

Creating a Barrier-Free India: Advancing Accessibility for All

India, a nation celebrated for its diversity, is making significant strides towards becoming a Barrier-free society where everyone, regardless of their ability, can fully participate. A Barrier-free India is about making infrastructure for everyone including those with reduced mobility, seniors, and families with young children.

Accessible India Campaign: Building a Barrier-Free Nation for All

India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, aspires to be equally welcoming for everyone. Yet, for People with Disabilities (PwDs), navigating this vibrant tapestry can be a challenge. Public spaces lacking ramps, inaccessible transportation, and a general lack of awareness create significant barriers to their equal participation in society.

Capacity Building

While the access audit recommends ways of making a building or service more accessible, there may be areas where structural design may not allow much change. Even in case of an emergency, the staff needs to assist customers/us

Accessibility& Audit

The access audit identifies barriers that may exist in the present infrastructure and make recommendations to overcome them. All the good features that exist are also highlighted in the audit. During the audit the team members go around all

Access Consultancy

Svayam also provides consultancy services to help organisations incorporate accessibility at design stage itself and also while the project is executed to ensure that the end product is compliant to the accessibility