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Afghan persons with disabilities seek increased aid on International Disab
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about disability issues and to promote the dignity, rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.
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World T20 Champion Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team Meets Dr Payal Kanodi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 17: In a moment of pride and inspiration, the World T20 Champion Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team visited M3M Foundation following their historic triumph at the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025. The team met Dr Payal Kanodia, Chairperson and Tr
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APD Leads Large-Scale Accessibility Audit Drive on IDPD 2025
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 4: On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025, the Association of People with Disability (APD) mobilised one of India's largest community-led accessibility assessments, a coordinated effort across 33 districts in five states, inc
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PM Modi reaffirms support for divyang citizens on International Day of Per
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunities, and accessibility for Divyang citizens on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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Sumit Agarwal Honored with the Prestigious Adapt Achievement Award at ADAP
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14: On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Sumit Agarwal was awarded the prestigious Adapt Achievement Award at ADAPT Fest 2024. Held at the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMV) Grounds in Mumbai
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IDPD 2024: Disability Leadership for a Sustainable Tomorrow
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 10: The Association of People with Disability (APD) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2024 with a 'Mela' (fair) on Monday, December 9, at the India Campus Crusade for Christ, Hennur Main Road, Bengaluru. The Mela, theme
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People of Determination crucial component of social fabric, role models of
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On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Muslim Council of Elders, led by Ahmed Al-Tayeb, called for greater support and recognition for people of determination. The statement highlighted Islamic principles advocating for dignity, equity, and justice, and emphasised the imp
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"Divyang a source of inspiration for us": Uttarakhand CM
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On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities being celebrated on Tuesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured the people with varying disabilities and said that Divyang people are "a source of inspiration for us."
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"Special Olympics is working to bring happiness to children's lives": BJP
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On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari and Special Olympics Bharat Chairperson Mallika Nadda participated in an art and culture workshop on Tuesday to recognise the achievements and efforts of persons with disabilities
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Rashtrapati Bhavan illuminates in purple light on occasion of Internationa
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan has been illuminated in purple light on Tuesday to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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WHO South-East Asia urges increased leadership of persons with disabilitie
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According to Wazed, over 1.3 billion people globally live with some form of disability, and in the South-East Asia Region, approximately 16 per cent of the population is affected by significant disability. These numbers are rising, driven by factors like chronic ailments and an ageing popula
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29 Paralympic Champions honoured on the International Day of Persons with
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India's Paralympic champions from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities were honoured on Tuesday. During an event, they were presented cheques to 29 Paralympic winners, celebrating their extraordinary achievements that secured India's best-ever
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