Learn the meaning and definition of Invisible Disability. We present list of examples of invisible disabilities, another name for hidden disabilities.
Disability and India’s New Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Nidhi Agrawal summarizes salient disability related features of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 enacted by India to give students with disabilities their rights.
Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS): Scoring Pain on 100mm Line
VAS Pain Scale scores pain on a 100mm line. We discuss the definition, examples, reliability, validity, merits and limitations of VAS scale.
Pain Scale: Definition, Types, Examples and Usage
A pain scale is defined as a tool for pain assessment. There are many types of pain scales available, including those that can be used for children. In this article we present several examples pain scales.
Standing Wheelchair in India: Price of IIT Madras Wheelchair
Learn the features of the Arise standing wheelchair developed by IIT Madras. We’ve also included price of this wheelchair in India and demo video.
Things to Know if Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learn the steps you should take if your child gets diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with Autism need parents’ full attention.
7 Most Famous People with Autism
List of famous people with autism. These persons have proved that a successful life is possible despite all sorts of hurdles.
Fibromyalgia Pain: My Experience with an Invisible Disability
Pooja Priyamvada writes about her life and experience with the pain caused by fibromyalgia – an invisible disability.
Is Diabetes Considered a Disability?
Learn whether diabetes is considered as a disability under the law of the land. Also, know if a diabetic persons can get disability benefits.
Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna
Learn about Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna and its features. This scheme facilitates Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT).
Is One-eyed Person Considered Physically Handicapped?
Can one eyed person get disability certificate? What is the definition of the disability of one-eyed person? Let’s find out the answers.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Theme, Quotes, History
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (also known as World Disability Day) is observed on 03 December. Learn the theme, history and quotes related with the Disability Day.
17 Famous People with Disabilities in the World
List of famous disabled people in the world and their achievements. The includes names like Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, Nick Vujicic and Esther Vergeer etc.
Persons with Disabilities Get Same Benefits as SC/ST Candidates
The Supreme Court of India has declared that Persons with Disabilities are also socially backward and they should be given benefits same as SC/ST candidates, Nidhi Agarwal reports.
Virtual Reality and Persons with Disability
Sienna Fisher is sharing her experience and views on how virtual reality can be useful for persons with disabilities.
UN Guidelines on Access to Social Justice for People with Disabilities
Learn about the UN Guidelines on Access to Social Justice for People with Disabilities. We present infographic and the 10 principles.
Coronavirus / Covid-19 Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities
Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities in the times of coronavirus crisis. Government has issued these guidelines to senstize the system for PwD and Covid-19
Different Types of Disabilities: List of 21 Disabilities
Details of various types of disabilities. This is a list of 21 disabilities identified under RPWD Act 2016 and their causes, examples, symptoms, treatment etc.
Blindness: Definition, Meaning as a Disability
Learn about what is blindness and how it is treated as a disability. Also know how to get a disability certificate for blindness.
Divyangjan is a Controversial Term; Stop Using It: UN Committee
On the basis of the real meaning of divyangjan, the UN Committee also has said that the term divyang is controversial and should be repealed.
Low Vision: Definition, Causes and Disability
Learn about the definition of low vision and how it is treated as a disability. We also explain the procedure of how to get a disability certificate for low vision.