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New disability quota rules can make life harder for PwDs, burden govt medical systems

If the government decides to go ahead with colour coding in disability certification, it should be based on the level of accreditation instead of the level of disability.

Namma Yatri: Ways Forward for Accessible Ride-Hailing

Almost four months ago, ride-hailing app Namma Yatri launched the ‘Purple Rides’ initiative in partnership with one of us. Since then, over 16,000 rickshaw drivers have completed more than 40,000…

Breaking The Shackles Of Disabilities, This Couple Is Redefining ‘Happy Marriage’

This Valentines’ Day, Jyoti and Roopesh from Bengaluru, share their journey as a couple, fighting the challenges posed by their disabilities

Wheel power: B’luru man on a mission to ‘ramp’ up Panaji

Moving on his wheelchair amid the bustling International Purple Fest, Prateek Khandelwal is a man on a mission to make public spaces accessible. From Bengaluru, Prateek, who is just in…

DPI in the purple sector: Disability-inclusive infrastructure can spark a boom

Digital platforms are on their way that can ensure everyone can contribute to the country's economic growth—as consumers and value creators.

How Apple devices are empowering people with disabilities to live more independently

Some of the notable accessibility features of Apple devices include Magnifier tools, Voice Over, Assistive Access, and more.

A for Autonomy

On International Day for People with Disabilities, a glimpse at Apple Inc.’s efforts toward building inclusive tech

Serene voices: Apple embeds accessibility tech into all its devices

There is a coloured ribbon these days for almost every cause but solutions are few and far between. We take a deeper look on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, independence is what one seeks. Apple delivers with accessibility tech

There is a coloured ribbon these days for almost every cause but solutions are few and far between. In 1939, baseball legend Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games came…

2020 Winner: Changemaker Social Transformation – Shanti Raghavan . Developing a ‘purple economy’ for disability inclusion

Shanti’s organisation stayed on course in its plans to develop systems and platforms for the disability sector.

Namma Yatri Partners with EnAble India to Empower PwDs

In a nation with an estimated 4-5% of the population, roughly 6 crore PwDs, accessible mobility isn't a convenience; it's crucial for education, employment, and social engagement. Today, most ride-hailing…

Bengaluru: Namma Yatri App to launch ‘Purple Rides’ to help specially-abled people

Bengaluru's Namma Yatri autorickshaw-booking app is launching Purple Rides, a service to assist individuals with disabilities. Juspay Technologies will train drivers in cooperation with EnAble India, an NGO supporting disabled…