Disability

A recent study published in The Lancet Neurology highlights the global burden of neurological conditions and identifies key modifiable risk factors for prevention. 

A Bengaluru court sentenced Kalu Sonar, a 49-year-old man from Nepal, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an eight-year-old girl at her grandmother's residence in August 2022. Despite his speech disability, Sonar's guilt was proven through DNA evidence, medical reports, and eyewitness testimony. The survivor's courage in reporting the assault ensured justice under the POCSO Act.

In a landmark achievement, Tarun Kumar Vashisth, aged 42, has etched his name in the annals of academic history by becoming the first visually impaired individual to attain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A).

Israel's recruitment drive is drawing interest from over 10,000 candidates eager to fill roles such as bar bender, mason, tiler, and stuttering carpenter, offering a monthly salary of Rs 1.37 lakh along with additional benefits like medical insurance, food, accommodation, and a bonus of Rs 16,515 per month.

Srinivasa Murthy, ITI Disabled Employees Welfare Association's General Secretary, raises concern about the Bengaluru-Mysuru Express Highway toll staff not recognizing the toll-free benefit for holders of the Multiple Disability Identification Card (UDID). Despite presenting the card, Murthy faced a ₹330 toll charge, prompting plans to file a complaint against the toll staff's alleged negligence.

Indian Armed Forces' top officials, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, clarify concerns regarding the revised disability pension entitlement rules for ex-servicemen. The rules will apply to those retiring after September 21, 2023, without retroactive impact. 

A surgical instrument, resembling a dinner plate, was accidentally left inside a woman's abdomen for 18 months after a caesarean section in a New Zealand hospital.

Explore the life-changing potency of supportive gadgets and technology crafted for individuals with distinctive requirements. Starting from the Xbox Adaptive Controller for gamers to Amazon Echo's inclusion features and Apple's iPhone inclusion choices, leading tech enterprises are ensuring that technology is accessible to everyone.

Learn how to have meaningful and respectful interactions with individuals with Down Syndrome. Follow these seven tips to communicate effectively and foster inclusivity in your conversations.

Dealing with a child who has Down syndrome requires patience, understanding, and a supportive environment. Here are seven essential ways to support and care for a child with Down syndrome.

The fashion world is balancing itself. Experience the transformative shift in fashion, where cultural appreciation and inclusivity redefine the conventional standards of beauty, fostering a more representative industry---by Leona Martin Antony

If you think that superheroes are immune to mental disabilities, then you are wrong. There are several Marvel characters, many of them who are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out these inspiring superheroes. - By Mahasweta Sarkar

We're all impacted by stress. When dealing with relationships, managing your finances, or dealing with hectic periods at work, stress can affect you in any situation. Here are the 7 worst effects of stress on health - Anushri Bokade

When Adhara was three years old, she was diagnosed with autism, a developmental disorder that can lead to challenges in social interactions and communication. She grew up in the low-income neighbourhood of Tlahuac and was often bullied for her developmental disability.

The European Space Agency named the first ever astronaut with physical disability in a major step towards allowing people with physical disabilities to work and live in space. European Space Agency picked. John McFall, former British Paralympic sprinter to be part of a study to assess conditions needed for people with disabilities to be part of future missions.