Ruchir Sodhani Professional Counsellor and Therapist

Disability or any health disorder never comes alone. It does impact the emotional well-being of the challenged individual. People go for all sorts of treatment but tend to miss this significant therapy which can greatly improve overall health and motivation. The same applies for the family caregivers, who may be even bigger victims. Dr. Anju discusses deep psychological and behavioral …

From TRY Desk – March 2017

It was an overwhelmingly busy month right after the launch of TRY For Good. We received a lot of appreciation. We were invited at forums and International conferences on the Environment. Also, to do exhibits in the special coach on Sustainability in the Science Express, the largest Climate Action Special train in India to educate youth that covers 455 stations across. …

Sheela Chitnis Chairperson-MSSI

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system affecting it unexpectedly and repeatedly, resulting into devastating disabilities in young people at the prime of their lives. The disease needs a lot of awareness among society with its acceptance and its management. Ms. Sheela Chitnis is one such great activist who has dedicated her life for the …

India: Are we disabled friendly country?

A disabled person can live without any restraint if the environment is accessible enough for them for a comfortable living. In India with about 20 million of disabled population, we may be at the brink of being disabled friendly country, but glad that there are some propelling campaigns such as Accessible India. A country can be called disabled friendly if …

Disability did not defy their Ability: Inspiring personalities from India

Disability does create challenges in one’s life, but faith, optimism and willpower has enabled many persons with disability to accomplishing something that completely sound persons can not even imagine. Most of us do know about the accomplishments that Helen Keller, Stephen Hawking, Beethoven made while Sudha Chandran tops the names in the Indian landscape. In India, there are many more …

All you need to know about ‘A Disability certificate’ in India

There are more than billion people in the world today who experience disability, as per the first ever world report on disability (produced jointly by the World Health Organization and the World Bank). The older concept of disability was based on ‘impairment’ and ‘handicap’, however, the new definition also include activity limitations or restrictions that allow full participation in society …

Commonly used aids and gadgets for the disabilities

    Until a few decades ago, it was almost unimaginable for the disabled to lead an independent life. The advancements in technology has, however, opened new doors for the specially abled. Minimizing the barriers for the specially challenged for mobility or accessibility, or providing gadgets or digital apps for those with speech or hearing impairments, the disabled have found …

Types of disabilities

India is home to 2.7 crore people living with one or the other kind of disability. According to the 2011 Census, 2.21 percent of India’s population are specially able. It becomes important for the caretakers to possess a brief information about the types of disabilities and how it has been generated. Such information can really help in identifying the diseases …