Recently there was news
about an employee of Maharashtra State Road
Transport Corporation (MSRTC) who lost his job due to
disability and had to take his case to the court in order to get proper
compensation from the employer. Read the full story here.
In this scenario, the Bridging India Foundation has decided to help the needy by coordinating the works of
different organizations working for people with disabilities in India. At Bridging
India Foundation, our ultimate goal is to enable
people with disabilities, in India, to have equal access to knowledge,
information, education and training.
The founder of Bridging
India Foundation had voiced her concern about the predicament of people with
disabilities in her very appealing blog article, 'I have a Dream'.
There should be barrier-free access facilities for the disabled people at public places
like offices, shopping malls, healthcare institutions, banks, community and
religious institutions in every city in the country. The need of the hour is full implementation of
Persons with Disabilities Act 1955 (equal opportunities, protection of rights
and full participation).
Street and building infrastructure (such as
signage with audio signals, sufficiently wide ramp in public buildings for
wheelchair users etc.) should be accessible, safe and ensure dignity for all, including
physically disabled persons.
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