Persons with Disabilities
World Autism Awareness Day – Update (April, 2023)
On April 2 every year, the world observes World Autism Day. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness about autism, a neurological condition that manifests during early childhood. The aim of observing this day is to support those who are ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Report: WhatsApp is India’s most accessible app for PWDs
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is a think tank that does legal research. The organization recently released a report on the popularity of software applications in India. The title of the report is “Making the Digital Ecosystem Disabled Friendly”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Maharashtra: First State to Set Up Divyang department
The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons. This comes after 20 years ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Global Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities
The Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities was released on December 2 by the World Health Organization (WHO). It was released ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3). What are the key findings ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Goa Purple Fest
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently unveiled the logo for the Goa Purple Fest, which is set to be held in January 2023. What is Goa Purple Fest? “Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity” will be organized from January 6 to 8 ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Nine District Disability rehabilitation centres upgraded across India
The upgraded district disability rehabilitation centres (DDRC) have speech, visual therapy and psychologists. Key facts The upgraded model DDRCs are situated in Badaun, Pilibhit, Bareilly, Balaghat, Golaghat, Ahmedabad, Amravati, Kullu and Rampur. They were virtually inaugurated by the Minister of ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Draft National Policy on Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has invited public feedback on the New Draft National Policy on Disability (PwD), that proposes interventions in disability prevention, healthcare, education, accessibility and social security. Provisions of the Draft Policy According to the draft, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
In December 2021, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) released the “Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021”. Key Facts The new guidelines have covered several aspects of built environment, ranging from design plan to the implementation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs