Panaji (Goa) [India], November 20: The American India Foundation (AIF), a pioneering force in advancing equitable and inclusive development in India for over two decades, affirmed its leadership in transforming disability inclusion into an ecosystem imperative at the International Purple Fes
Singapore, November 14: A new nationwide survey led by Singapore Management University (SMU) has revealed that while Singaporeans care deeply about inclusion, the pathway from empathy to employment remains steep. Despite widespread goodwill, both persons with disabilities (PWDs) and the gene
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 12: At Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BIAL), powerful transformation has been brewing - one cup of coffee at a time. With the launch of its third Mitti Cafe outlet, under the leadership of Mr. Hari Marar, Managing Director and CEO of BIAL
Mitti Cafe has 47 outlets across India. Some of the most well-known locations where it operates include the Supreme Court of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gujarat High Court, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Lucknow International Airports, India Coffee House, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Wells Fargo, AN
The 28th Infantry Division of the Indian Army organised a three-day 'Artificial Limb Fitment Camp' at Trehgam in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The initiative aims to provide artificial limbs, wheelchairs and rehabilitation assistance to persons with disabilities residing in remote
According to a release from the Ministry of Education, as part of a country-wide campaign to raise awareness, which included more than 300 persons across age groups and included people from all walks of life, the "Walk4Dyslexia" was co-organised by the Changeinkk Foundation, UNESCO MGEIP,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been recognized with the prestigious AAA DI-verse Certification, the highest level of disability inclusion certification awarded by the American India Foundation (AIF)
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16: The Shantidham Foundation, a leading Non-Profit Voluntary Organization based in Bhubaneswar, proudly celebrates 24 years of unwavering commitment to societal betterment with the eighth edition of JHOOM INTERNATIONAL - a one-of-a-kind global talent hu
On the second day of the International Purple Fest, three transformative initiatives were launched to strengthen accessibility in listening, reading and writing for persons with disabilities, marking a significant step toward inclusive education and skill development, according to the Min
In a significant stride towards building a digitally inclusive India, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, launched the revamped 'Sugamya Bharat App' at the Purple Fest in Goa. The launch was l
A meeting of the State Disability Advisory Board was held on Friday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
The construction of the International Institute for People with Disabilities (IIPD), a Rs 100-crore flagship project aimed at empowering persons with disabilities, commenced in Kasaragod on Wednesday.