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Stay informed with the latest news and updates on social justice, health, education, and more. Personal stories, community wisdom. News Read more India isn’t built for the Disabled — DY Chandrachud Former Chief Justice opens up about how most Indian homes remain unfit for disabled people 19 April 2025 3-min read Read more This woman makes toys that help kids with disabilities feel less alone From birthmarks to prosthetics, these dolls celebrate what makes each child unique 17 April 2025 4-min read Read more How fame led Aimee Lou Wood to a life-changing diagnosis The actor shares how ADHD and autistic traits helped explain years of masking 9 April 2025 4-min read Read more The heartbreaking reality of budget allocation for disability in India Another year, another budget, another disappointment for India’s 80+ million disabled folx 2 February 2025 3-min read Read more Disney pulls transgender storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Trans youth representation: what this means for the industry 19 December 2024 3-min read Read more New LEGO characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism Sunflower lanyard-wearing characters signal a powerful step towards inclusion in toymaker’s universe 11 December 2024 3-min read Read more Mattel teams up with Harris Reed to debut first-ever gender-fluid doll The Witch Weaver redefines identity and inclusivity in the toy world 10 December 2024 2-min read Read more Trans mom raises adopted daughter to be gold-winning kickboxer From begging to coaching: Shabana’s role in shaping her daughter’s kickboxing dream 6 October 2024 2-min read Read more Supreme Court of India drops guide to respectful disability language Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is challenging stereotypes to build an inclusive society 3 October 2024 2-min read Read more Coldplay tours setting the Gold standard for disability inclusion The India leg of the band’s ongoing Music of the Spheres Tour will spotlight accessibility 22 September 2024 3-min read Read more Blind women from India revolutionising early breast cancer detection The Discovering Hands program is a sureshot game changer in breast cancer screening 18 September 2024 4-min read Read more Black ballerina with Vitiligo who shattered racial bias dies at 29 Michaela Mabinty DePrince’s fight for inclusion and representation lives on 14 September 2024 2-min read < Back Load more

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Explore journeys in health and wellness. Find support for mental health, chronic conditions, and self-care. Personal stories, community wisdom. Health Read more Mark Ruffalo reveals terrifying dream that turned out to be true The actor reflects on overcoming health challenges just before becoming a father 30 September 2024 2-min read Read more Blind women from India revolutionising early breast cancer detection The Discovering Hands program is a sureshot game changer in breast cancer screening 18 September 2024 4-min read Read more Athletes who sought mental health help & bounced back for the Olympics More sports personalities opening up about mental health struggles shows it can happen to anyone 30 July 2024 5-min read Read more Celine Dion makes grand comeback at Paris Olympics opening ceremony The singer, diagnosed in 2022 with Stiff Person Syndrome, teared up belting out an Edith Piaf classic 29 July 2024 2-min read Read more Remembering Chester Bennington: 7 years later Fans reflect on the lasting impact of Linkin Park's music and Chester's legacy 20 July 2024 2-min read Read more My mental health as a woman with progressive Deafblindness in India On the occasion of Helen Keller Day & Deafblind Awareness week, Shrutilata Singh shares her ongoing struggle for inclusion 27 June 2024 4-min read Read more How this Indian creator responded to bullies trolling her for having vitiligo Exposing the flaws in beauty standards, Aastha Shah responds to trolls on her Instagram 25 June 2024 4-minute read Read more Celebrating World Vitiligo Day: Stories of Indian creators with Vitiligo The rise of Vitiligo representation in media is smashing conventional beauty standards 25 June 2024 4-min read Read more Navigating disability, domestic violence & climate crisis in a Delhi slum What soaring temperatures, health issues, and systemic neglect can do to those on the margins 20 June 2024 5-min read Read more Playback singer Alka Yagnik diagnosed with rare sensory hearing loss Hearing health: Tips, sign language benefits, and inclusive communication strategies 19 June 2024 5-min read Read more The men's health issues that aren't talked about This men’s health week, our community addresses men’s health, fertility issues & toxic masculinity 17 June 2024 3-min read Read more Navigating the invisible: Living with autism and fibromyalgia A neurodivergent Indian’s journey understanding chronic pain & finding community 16 June 2024 7-min read < Back Load more

Former Chief Justice opens up about how most Indian homes remain unfit for disabled people < Back Disability, News, Parenting India isn’t built for the Disabled — DY Chandrachud Former Chief Justice opens up about how most Indian homes remain unfit for disabled people MMS Staff 19 Apr 2025 3-min read When the 50th Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud recently spoke about his struggle to find an accessible home for his daughters with disabilities, it wasn’t just a personal anecdote, it was a national wake-up call. Speaking at a recent event on disability rights, Chandrachud said, “We have two beautiful daughters who are children with special needs. But every house we go to is just not equipped for a family with disabled members.” Chandrachud, who must vacate his official residence by April 30, shared that his family has been actively searching for a home to rent. But the options, even in India’s capital, are startlingly inaccessible. “We saw a lovely house today,” he said. “But the rooms were at different levels, separated by a step. And the landlord said, ‘I’ll put a wooden ramp,’ not realising that accessibility isn’t just about connecting Level 0 to Level 1. It’s much more.” When the system fails the system The irony is hard to miss. Here is one of the most powerful men in India’s judiciary, someone who has presided over landmark rulings on disability rights, now confronting the very barriers he has spent years trying to dismantle. If Chandrachud and his family are facing these obstacles, what about the millions of Indians with disabilities who lack the same influence, resources, or legal knowledge? A country still not built for disabled people India passed the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD) in 2016. The law mandates accessibility in buildings, transport, communication, and digital services. But implementation has lagged. Budget allocations remain inadequate, and public and private infrastructures alike continue to ignore basic design standards. Where they exist, accessible infrastructure is patchy. Ramps, if present, are often too steep. Elevators are missing or non-functional. Tactile paving is placed in arbitrary directions. Toilets are not usable for wheelchair users. And in most Indian homes, steps at the entrance or inside rooms make independent living nearly impossible. The issue is not a lack of laws but a lack of will, societal understanding, and inclusive design. From the courtroom to the community To be clear, Chandrachud is no stranger to the disability rights movement. As Chief Justice, he delivered the 2017 judgment in the Rajiv Rathod case, directing states to draft comprehensive accessibility plans. He also established the Supreme Court Accessibility Committee in 2022, and released the Supreme Court’s Disability Handbook in 2023, guiding judges on disability-inclusive jurisprudence. At the event, he emphasised that law alone is not enough. “Courts can only go so far,” he said. “There must be incentives — like tax benefits — for accessible design. And there should be monetary sanctions, not criminal ones, for non-compliance.” He also addressed the need for empathy-led judiciary reforms, supporting the idea of benches that understand disability rights, even if not exclusively dedicated to them. Who designs for whom? India’s cities — its homes, schools, airports, parks, courts, and buses — are largely designed for the non-disabled. For the 26.8 million disabled people in India (as per Census 2011, though estimates are likely much higher), the world outside is often a series of closed doors. And while accessibility is often painted as a “special need,” it is, in fact, a universal need. An elderly person recovering from surgery, a parent pushing a stroller, a delivery worker carrying heavy loads... everyone benefits from barrier-free design. A moment of reckoning That it took a former Chief Justice’s personal housing struggle to reignite this conversation says something about the invisibilisation of disabled voices in public discourse. The path forward Chandrachud concluded with a note of quiet urgency: “Disability law cuts across the whole of society. It’s not like insolvency law, which requires niche expertise. What it requires is understanding and design that respects dignity.” Until then, the former Chief Justice — and millions of disabled Indians — will keep encountering steps where there should have been bridges. Much much relate? Share it now! WhatsApp Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Copy link < Back SHORTS

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DIscover stories about media representation and inclusion, and support & resources through the power of lived experience. Personal stories, community wisdom. Media View More How fame led Aimee Lou Wood to a life-changing diagnosis The actor shares how ADHD and autistic traits helped explain years of masking 9 April 2025 4-min read View More Holiday movies & shows with disability portrayal you must watch Here's your list of heartwarming tales of inclusion for the holidays 26 December 2024 3-min read View More Disney pulls transgender storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Trans youth representation: what this means for the industry 19 December 2024 3-min read View More Mattel teams up with Harris Reed to debut first-ever gender-fluid doll The Witch Weaver redefines identity and inclusivity in the toy world 10 December 2024 2-min read View More Mark Ruffalo reveals terrifying dream that turned out to be true The actor reflects on overcoming health challenges just before becoming a father 30 September 2024 2-min read View More Bridgerton: Disability representation reviewed by Aditi Gangrade If you’re a sucker for good representation and haven't watched Bridgerton yet, where have you been 26 August 2024 1-min read View More 7 ways to get things done as an autistic-ADHD adult Here are some executive function strategies that will help you with task initiation and inertia 9 August 2024 2-min read View More Paralympics 2024 campaign challenges perceptions about Paralympians Highlighting nature doesn’t discriminate, the Channel 4 ad appends “They’re so good, considering…” with “Considering What?” 7 August 2024 2-min read View More Geek Girl: Autistic representation reviewed by Aditi Gangrade Based on a book by an autistic author and featuring an autistic actor, the show is a must watch 26 July 2024 3-min read View More Remembering Chester Bennington: 7 years later Fans reflect on the lasting impact of Linkin Park's music and Chester's legacy 20 July 2024 2-min read View More New documentary on issues faced by disabled air travellers Sophie Morgan’s film - Fight to Fly - to come out on Channel 4 July 22 19 July 2024 2-min read View More Blind men in blue to fly to US to impart training to counterparts Four Indian cricketers with visual impairment will travel to Boston July 24 to train the US Blind Cricket team 18 July 2024 1-min read < Back Load more

Discover perspectives on education, learning journeys and educational equity. Personal stories, community wisdom. Education View More The truth behind Adolescence, Netflix's new crime drama A show about murder, misogyny, and the men our boys are becoming 7 April 2025 3-min read View More Boy with learning disabilities turns entrepreneur making $5K an hour Neurodivergence & innovation: How strengths-based support transforms lives 21 November 2024 2-min read View More Ana Victoria Espino De Santiago: World’s first Down Syndrome lawyer The Mexican lawyer’s journey to success highlights the power of accommodations, access and community support 22 August 2024 1-min read View More 7 tips for reinventing your career after your neurodivergence discovery From unmasking at work to exploring new passions, here's how to navigate your new path 1 August 2024 5-min read View More IIT KGP to offer course on disability accessible design Centre partners with institute for early integration of accessibility into education 15 July 2024 2-min read View More Disabled NEET candidates face challenges with college admissions Inconsistencies in India's assessment system prevents disabled representation in STEM fields 13 June 2024 3-min read View More Why play is important: International Day of Play 2024 How global communities thrive together - the benefits of play, obstacles, and its future 11 June 2024 7-min read < Back Load more

Navigate the modern workplace, explore career journeys, get actionable advice & tips. Personal stories, community wisdom. Work View More 7 tips for reinventing your career after your neurodivergence discovery From unmasking at work to exploring new passions, here's how to navigate your new path 1 August 2024 5-min read View More Fund women AI founders NOW With deepfakes becoming a global threat, founders call for an increase in funding to women-led AI companies 23 July 2024 5-min read View More Musk's controversial claim: DEI hiring responsible for IT outage Tesla CEO made a sarcastic tweet about CrowdStrike’s partnership with global inclusion company 21 July 2024 1-min read View More NYPD swears in one of its first deaf interns Heriberto Almonte, resident of Brooklyn, will assist officers with outreach & engagement efforts 14 July 2024 1-min read View More Delhi High Court welcomes neurodivergent run cafe Newly opened Sagar Express will empower neurodivergent individuals through meaningful employment 7 July 2024 2-min read View More The MEI vs DEI debate: Is this a step back for inclusion Tech leaders push for merit-based policies, but at what cost to diversity and innovation? 30 June 2024 4-min read View More Disabled job seekers disadvantaged by AI bias in hiring Recent study reveals how AI ranks resumes with disability-related credentials lower 23 June 2024 5-min read View More Hybrid work: game changer for neurodivergent and disabled folx Hybrid work - a long overdue accommodation need. 25 May 2024 5-min read < Back Load more

Explore neurodiversity through lived experiences. Find resources for navigating ADHD, autism, and more. Personal stories, community wisdom. Neurodiversity View More How fame led Aimee Lou Wood to a life-changing diagnosis The actor shares how ADHD and autistic traits helped explain years of masking 9 April 2025 4-min read View More How this community is ending isolation for Neurodivergent youth This mother is paving the way for neurodiversity inclusion 14 January 2025 4-min read View More Holiday movies & shows with disability portrayal you must watch Here's your list of heartwarming tales of inclusion for the holidays 26 December 2024 3-min read View More New LEGO characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism Sunflower lanyard-wearing characters signal a powerful step towards inclusion in toymaker’s universe 11 December 2024 3-min read View More Boy with learning disabilities turns entrepreneur making $5K an hour Neurodivergence & innovation: How strengths-based support transforms lives 21 November 2024 2-min read View More These moms have built a friendship app for disabled people & their caregivers Seeing their children struggle with loneliness, Gopika Kapoor & Moneisha Gandhi launched Buddy Up 15 October 2024 12-min read View More The power of music - my path to self-discovery and healing On International Music Day, Swara shares how music shaped her life & inspired her mission to heal others 1 October 2024 3-min read View More Coldplay tours setting the Gold standard for disability inclusion The India leg of the band’s ongoing Music of the Spheres Tour will spotlight accessibility 22 September 2024 3-min read View More Bridgerton: Disability representation reviewed by Aditi Gangrade If you’re a sucker for good representation and haven't watched Bridgerton yet, where have you been 26 August 2024 1-min read View More Sisterhood with Neurodivergence: Shreya & Roshni’s lived experience A candid conversation with two siblings about rivalry, breaking societal norms, and understanding each other 23 August 2024 11-min read View More Siblings who "get it": The neurodivergent brother-sister bond The journey of two siblings navigating the world with mutual respect and a shared perspective 17 August 2024 4-min read View More Understanding Autistic shutdown and how to help someone experiencing it A guide for parents and allies to support autistic children and adults 13 August 2024 2-min read < Back Load more

Explore diverse perspectives on gender identity and expression, connect with the community, and celebrate inclusivity. Personal stories, community wisdom. Gender Read more The truth behind Adolescence, Netflix's new crime drama A show about murder, misogyny, and the men our boys are becoming 7 April 2025 3-min read Read more The power of music - my path to self-discovery and healing On International Music Day, Swara shares how music shaped her life & inspired her mission to heal others 1 October 2024 3-min read Read more Black ballerina with Vitiligo who shattered racial bias dies at 29 Michaela Mabinty DePrince’s fight for inclusion and representation lives on 14 September 2024 2-min read Read more Sisterhood with Neurodivergence: Shreya & Roshni’s lived experience A candid conversation with two siblings about rivalry, breaking societal norms, and understanding each other 23 August 2024 11-min read Read more Being atypical isn’t a deficit: My Neuroqueer identity Exploring the intersection of gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence where fluidity and individuality thrive 28 July 2024 5-min read Read more Fund women AI founders NOW With deepfakes becoming a global threat, founders call for an increase in funding to women-led AI companies 23 July 2024 5-min read Read more Allyson Felix champions Olympic Village nursery for athlete moms Legendary sprinter partners with P&G to ensure mothers can compete at their best 13 July 2024 2-min read Read more Govt approves trans officer’s chosen name & gender for records Landmark decision grants official recognition to chosen identity, a milestone for transgender rights 11 July 2024 2-min read Read more What does it mean to be nonbinary A simple guide to understanding nonbinary identities this Nonbinary Awareness Week 9 July 2024 3-min read Read more The MEI vs DEI debate: Is this a step back for inclusion Tech leaders push for merit-based policies, but at what cost to diversity and innovation? 30 June 2024 4-min read Read more My mental health as a woman with progressive Deafblindness in India On the occasion of Helen Keller Day & Deafblind Awareness week, Shrutilata Singh shares her ongoing struggle for inclusion 27 June 2024 4-min read Read more How this Indian creator responded to bullies trolling her for having vitiligo Exposing the flaws in beauty standards, Aastha Shah responds to trolls on her Instagram 25 June 2024 4-minute read < Back Load more