Insights on inclusivity
Bridging the gap between persons with disabilities and others for total equality
Introduction
The world has many misconceptions regarding persons who have disabilities; some people think that they should be treated with sympathy (rather, empathy), some treat them ...
PwDs have Rights. Yes!
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, is the current version of a prior law that has undergone significant revision and improvement by the Indian government.
What does it ...
Why could the deaf and hard of hearing people be one of the best hires in your organization?
Every year, the entire week ending on the last Sunday of September is designated as International Week of the Deaf (IWD). This year it’s from 19th Sep to 25th Sep 2022.
“Building Inclusive ...
Eliminating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Unconscious biases are unintentional biases formed in people's minds based on quick thought patterns from a familiar experience in their past. These biases can be with regard to various aspects, like race, colour, caste or ...
What are the jobs that PwDs can do remotely/ from home? Part One
If you're a differently abled person looking to work from home, there's good news: you can do many jobs remotely.
There are many organizations that hire persons with disabilities (PwDs) to work from ...
What are the jobs that PwDs can do remotely/ from home? Part 2
In the previous blog - Remote work for PwDs, Part 1, we covered four jobs that ...
8 Different types of jobs available for PwDs Part 1
Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are often told they can't do certain things. They're told they can't go to college, get a job, or even live independently. But that's not true! PwDs are just as capable of ...
8 Different types of jobs available for PwDs Part 2
In our last post - https://thesayfoundation.com/blog/8-different-types-of-jobs-available-for-pwds-part-1, we saw 4 different jobs suited for different PwDs. Following are 4 more that could be ideal for ...
What are the Government initiatives for helping People with Disabilities?
In the last few years, India has made a lot of progress in terms of accessibility for people with disabilities. In fact, the Indian government has taken a lot of steps to ensure that persons with disabilities get equal ...
The Top 5 Organizations that Hire PWDs in India- Cause Everyone’s Special!
When you hear the word “disability,” what comes to mind? Do you think of someone who can’t walk or talk? Someone who needs a wheelchair or hearing aid? Or maybe you think of someone who has trouble finding work ...
Top 5 NGOs that Provide Training and Placement Opportunities for PwDs in India!
India is a country with a rich history and culture, and it's also home to an incredible number of people who are disabled. This means that there are many opportunities for NGOs to provide training and placement opportunities for ...
The Top NGOs who help PWDs to get jobs
The Top NGOs who help PWDs to get jobs
The disabled are often overlooked when it comes to employment opportunities. This is especially true for those with mental disabilities who may have ...
5 Technology Advancements that Were Initially Intended for PwDs that are Now Common to All of Us!
Technology has been advancing at a rapid rate, and it's bringing along a whole host of new devices, systems, and applications. But what many people don't realize is that some of the greatest technological advances were ...
Hotels and Restaurants in India that are accessible friendly for PwDs
When travelling, it's always important to find the best accommodations for your needs. But when you have a disability, it's even more critical to choose a hotel or restaurant that is accessible for you—and not just ...
7 Sports Activities for Persons with Disabilities
Whether you're a person with a disability or you know someone who is, you know that sports can be an incredibly important part of life.
Sports are a great way to stay active and keep your body fit, and they can ...
Movies about PwDs - Impact and how it helped bring awareness
The movies that we watch can have a profound impact on the way we think about the world. In recent years, there have been several movies that have focused on persons with disabilities (PwDs) and shown them as complex human beings who ...
Which are the global organizations that are helping persons with disabilities?
The world faces a lot of challenges. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are among the most vulnerable populations in society, and they face unique barriers that can make it difficult to get by.
Luckily, there ...
Which countries are best for Persons with Disabilities and why?
As a person with a disability, you want to live in a place that will make your life easier. You want to be able to get around easily, have access to healthcare and public transportation, and feel like you can be ...
Countries/Cities that are Accessible Friendly for PwDs
In our previous blog, we covered some countries that are very accessible friendly for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) - ...
Brisk walking towards a Vision
Ever seen a blind person walk? Have you ever noticed them walk with a sense of urgency and pride in every stride?
It's probably because the individual has come to the realization that one's true calling ...
Salman Khan's Jai Ho movie inspiring dialogue: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Aap thank you mat kahiye; instead teen logon ki madad ki jiye aap; aur un teeno se kehna ki woh teen aur ki madad karen; duniya badal jayegi
People would remember this ...
A Fair Opportunity : The tool for a V.I.P’s Vision
Visions are nothing but daytime dreams if one doesn’t have the means or the will to aspire and perspire for them. The aspirations of most visually challenged people, too, are bound by the same principle. Nearly 15 million of our ...
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s idea of having a vision motivates me?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-born American Athlete/Bodybuilder is one of the most influential people in my life. His journey through life deeply shaped my understanding of what it means to have a vision. This was at a time when i was ...
Flying blind : A Vision from the Sky
Welcome to the season of festivities in India. Marked by the onset of Makar Sankranti also known as Lohri,uttarayan and Pongal in various regions of India Makar Sankranti is celebrated to mark the journey of the sun into the northern ...
Focus on the why and the how will get you there (Part 1 of 2)
Pick something you would do for free, and then find a way to monetise it!
This mantra has been one of the most important inspirations for me in deciding to train as a wellness coach. It's been 3 months since I ...
A roadmap for PWDs to connect their why to the how (Part 2 of 2)
In the previous blog the author tried to take you through the journey of ...
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