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. We launched calendar on Sustainable Lifestyle for the year 2017. We also launched an online Eco-selfie contest that ends on March 31st, 2017. We have been busy and happy. In our Feb through March content updates, we focus our content on Better Community- for the people who face DISABILITY.
There are 21 million people in India or nearly 20% people of the world population, who have some kind of disability. Disability can be congenital, accidental or can happen from some kind of degenerative disease. But disability never comes alone! A congenitally disabled person may have a lot of emotional issues adapting to an atmosphere where mostly everyone around is able. But their adaptation is obviously faster! Also, if there is a definite disability such as loss of limbs, visual impairment, then also the acclimatization is better. There are specific gadgets, training and also the people around can see and understand the needs of such a person better. The biggest challenge comes in some of the diseases that are progressive or degenerative or are very uncertain with their impact on physical or cognitive abilities. The person with such issues gets baffled himself; forget anyone else able to empathize with his needs. TRY brings a snapshot of these disabilities with a special focus on some rare diseases such as MS.
Most of the time, people sympathize with the disabled and gives tons of advice to their family caregivers. Family caregivers are often less appreciated and over-burdened. If the extended family members, friends, and community members can take some participation like patient or elderly care sitting, they can give respite to the family caregivers. Thankfully there are some paid services now. But the scenario gets painfully overwhelming when the disabled has no source of income and the caregivers around also might have given upon their careers or forsaken promotions etc. Caregivers themselves tend to go in depression and may get some kind of ailments. If there is some empathy around the lives of disabled and their caregivers by the society, their lives can be more fulfilling.
There are some such people with groundbreaking revolutionary thoughts and who have been able to think about making the lives of disabled and their families more complete. Offering gadgets to services like disabled travel, cabs, cafes etc., there many entrepreneurs who have thought above and beyond the social and emotional needs of the disabled. Smart apps like “Inclov” bring possibilities of matchmaking or even companionship for the disabled.
As we age, we all tend to feel some limitations or physical debilities. It is important to enjoy life, but it is also important to empathize with those who might be enjoying it lesser; for it could be you, me or someone ours!
Dr. Anju Dave Vaish
Check the articles below
India: Are we disabled friendly country?
Better Community, #acessiblepublicplaces, #airports, #Delhimetro, #Disabled friendlycountry, #railway, #residentalareas, #touristdestinations, Disability & Accessibility, SpeciallyAbledIndiaA 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,...
Disability did not defy their Ability: Inspiring personalities from India
Better Community, #disabledpersonalitiesindia, #harishkumar, #inspiringindianpersonalities, #javedabidi, #Preetisrinivasan, Disability & Accessibility, SpeciallyAbledIndiaDisability 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 acc...
All you need to know about ‘A Disability certificate’ in India
Better Community, #airlineconssesion, #disability, #DisabilitycertificateofIndia, #freeeducation, #trainconcession, Disability & Accessibility, GeneralEntitlements, SpeciallyAbledIndiaThere 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...
Commonly used aids and gadgets for the disabilities
Healthier Environment, #BrailleApp, #Braingames, #CommonGadetsForDisability, #DisabilityApps, #Physicaldisorder, #Talkingwatches, #Visionguide, Disability & Accessibility, SpeciallyAbledIndiaUntil 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 challe...
Types of disabilities
Healthier Environment, #Alzehmers, #Learningdisabilities, #Mentaldisability, #Physicaldisability, #Typesofdisabilities, Disability & Accessibility, SpeciallyAbledIndiaIndia 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 informat...
Caregiving can be outsourced
Better Community, Healthier Environment, #assistive care, #caregiving, #caregiving agencies, #rehabilitation for disabled, #vocational program, Disability & Accessibility, SpeciallyAbledIndiaWhen someone faces prolonged sickness or disability, lives of family members who are mostly the immediate caregivers also seem to come at a halt. Patients get homebound or confined due to their physical limitations, but caregivers end ...
Making the work places and environment disabled friendly
Better Community, accessible workplaces, Disability & Accessibility, disabled friendly working environment, Disabled friendly workplace, SpeciallyAbledIndiaMost employers don’t realize their workplaces are not accessible for the disabled employees and customers. When it comes to the people with special needs, they tend to feel restricted in an inaccessible environment which may increase t...
Make dining experience more accessible for the people with special needs
Better Community, Accessible cafes, cafe with pathways, Disability & Accessibility, disabled friendly cafes, Disabled friendly restaurants, restaurants with handicap parking, SpeciallyAbledIndia, wheel accessible restaurantsWhen we plan to dine out, our first priority is a good food and a comfortable environment. For some people selection of cafés or food outlets depends on how disabled friendly they are. Such as pathways, wheelchair accessibility, parking...
Sugham Bharat Campaign: A new hope
Better Community, accessibility, Accessible India campaign, Disability & Accessibility, disabled friendly environment, disabled people, Government of India initiative, report inaccessibility handicaps, SpeciallyAbledIndia, Sugham bharat campaignSpecially-abled people have to always struggle when it comes to travel in public transport or doing any other routine activity.Their disability restricts them to do things comfortably and small tasks become a mammoth activity for them wh...
Travelling with special needs
Better Community, Disability & Accessibility, Disable traveller, disabled friendly, disabled travel industry, handicap travel, ramps, recreation for specially abled, SpeciallyAbledIndia, travel for handicaps, travel for specially abled, travel for visually impaired, websites for disabled travel, wheelchairsTraveling is a leisure activity which rejuvenates our body and mind. We all like to explore beautiful destinations. But have you ever thought about the people who are disabled or have special needs. Perhaps they need bigger motivation ...