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Articles by Subhash Chandra Vashishth
Chronicles Of A Disabled Woman: Freedom From Biases Must Be A Priority
“It has been said that life has treated me harshly, and sometimes I have complained in my heart because many pleasures of human experience have been withheld from me,” said Hellen Keller. People with disabilities have been subjugated, and have been stigmatized and marginalized by the so-called abled society and are subjected to preposterous treatments that include social inequality and stratification.
‘Politics’ Of Exclusion: Where Are Leaders With Disabilities In India?
The authors are students of the Young Researchers for Social Impact (YRSI) Program conducted by Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC). YRSI identifies promising high schoolers and builds their capacity as critical thinkers and problem solvers to produce thought-provoking solutions to pressing issues that affect our societies today. This article was written as part of the July 2020 edition of the program.
Why India Should Legalise Marijuana And Boost Its Economy
The global legal marijuana market is expected to reach USD 146.4 billion by the end of 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Usually a topic of debate, due to its medical benefits, cannabis also has a huge potential to boost India’s economy and create millions of jobs. As a nation, we have enormous learning about its utilisation and good climatic conditions for its production.
Post-Surgery Care And Services For PwD: How Ayushman Bharat Can Be More Inclusive
The Ayushman Bharat Yojana, or Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), has benefited numerous poor families since its launch by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2018 to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The gigantic step was taken to meet the and its underlining commitment is ‘Leave no one behind’, which fits well with PM’s own slogan, ‘Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’.
Hey Society, What’s The Deal With Infantilizing People With Disabilities?
The other day, I was waiting for a friend at the station, when I found this lady staring right at me. To cut the awkwardness I smiled and said: “Hi there.” To which she replied with something like, “oh hi, you little BabygirlCutiePatootieSugarPieCoochiCoo.” As funny as it may sound, just as weird it felt. Mind you, this wasn’t the only time I was treated as a child. I can’t even remember the number of times it has happened to me now. And it feels weird each and every time. I am 21 now.
Accessible and inclusive Ram Mandir for all
Kailash Kumar is a 75-year old who loves to explore spirituality. He has visited several religious places in India and his main challenge has always been the lack of accessibility at these pious places of worship. As Kumar is a wheelchair user, his visit is often restricted to a certain point in the temples, and he often has to face numerous physical and attitudinal barriers while accessing such places. ‘Barring a few religious places, none is disabled-friendly.
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