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We work to empower People with Disability (PwD) by focusing on education, employment, and rehabilitation. Every PwD deserves to be recognized and valued!

https://linktr.ee/APD_India Since 1959, APD has worked on the comprehensive rehabilitation of economically marginalized people with disabilities. Through grassroots rural and urban community programmes that include therapeutic services, mobility aids, integrated education, advocacy, and livelihood training; APD has been able to transform the lives of over 28000 persons with disabilities. With an estimated 70 million persons with disabilities in India, APD is among organizations that are at the forefront of the urgent, nationwide movement to overcome the growing challenge to support, rehabilitate and include people with disabilities into the mainstream economy and social life.

12/09/2026

Most contests give you a certificate and a handshake. We went with exciting cash prizes, 1-on-1 mentorship, and lifetime royalties instead!

Swipe through to see what’s on the table for the storytellers reshaping how India sees disability.

What are you waiting for? Grab your camera, check out the perks, and submit your entries at www.asiamapd.com

Submissions open till October 31, 2026.

11/09/2026

When you think of disability, what comes to mind? Chances are it's either inspiration or pity.

Over 50 million individuals with disabilities in India have far more to their story, and it’s time to tell it as it is.

The Association of People with Disability (APD India), supported by Tanishq and Azim Premji Foundation, is proud to present AS i AM, a nationwide visual storytelling initiative celebrating lived reality, agency, and dignity.

We’re calling on photographers, filmmakers, and creators across India to ditch the clichés and document real, everyday stories.

Key Highlights:

Evaluated by an esteemed jury including R. Balki, Santosh Sivan, Josy Paul, Manasi Joshi, Sneha Iype, Ishaan Nair, Luis Miranda, and Mohit Ahuja.

Total awards and grants worth over ₹10 Lakhs

Entries open till October 31, 2026

Be part of the movement. Visit asiamapd.com to submit your work, and tag the photographers and storytellers you know!

08/09/2026

We’re proud to announce a new collaboration between The Association of People with Disability (APD) and the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) , Mumbai.

Through this partnership, APD and AYJNISHD(D) will collaborate to establish a Research Fellowship on Hearing, Language and Speech Disabilities bringing together research, lived experience and field-based insights to generate grounded policy-relevant knowledge.

The Fellowship aims to strengthen the link between policy frameworks and lived realities while supporting evidence-based advocacy across India.

Together, we look forward to advancing research that is rigorous, rooted in communities and capable of informing change.

07/09/2026

A proud milestone for APD! 🏆

We are honoured to be recognised at The Times of India Social Impact Summit & Honours in Mumbai, receiving the award in the Technology and AI for Social Good category for our Yes to Access initiative.

This recognition celebrates the power of technology and collective action to identify accessibility barriers, amplify lived experiences and help create more inclusive communities for persons with disabilities.

We dedicate this honour to every individual, volunteer, partner and supporter who has strengthened this movement. Together, we are turning data into action, innovation into inclusion and access into opportunity.

Let us continue building a world where accessibility is the standard, not the exception.

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03/09/2026

What should the future of education look like if it truly works for everyone? 🎓

APD was proud to participate as an ecosystem partner at Voices Beyond 2030, a Global Education Dialogue hosted by the Melton Foundation, bringing together young people, changemakers and diverse perspectives to help reimagine education beyond 2030.

As part of UNESCO’s Global Consultation on Education Beyond 2030, APD hosted discussion circles around SDG 10: Reducing Inequalities, bringing an important lens to the conversation: disability inclusion.

The discussions highlighted a fundamental need for education systems that are not only available, but genuinely financially, physically and pedagogically accessible to every learner.

Young participants reflected on the barriers that continue to shape education today and shared their vision for a future where inclusion is built into the system from the very beginning.

Because the future of education can only be equitable when no learner is left out. 💛

01/09/2026

From enabling independence through rehabilitation to representing Karnataka on the sporting stage, Ms. Manjula continues to make an impact both on and off the court.

Manjula, Senior Assistant Therapist with APD’s Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (SCIR) Programme, represented Karnataka at the 5th South Zone Para Throwball Championship 2026, held at the Government Arts College for Women in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

With her valuable contribution, the Karnataka team delivered an impressive performance and secured the Runner-Up position.
Her achievement reflects the power of commitment, teamwork and the determination to pursue excellence in every arena.

Congratulations to Manjula and the entire Karnataka team on this proud achievement!

31/08/2026

“Kinda chic” may be the trend. Inclusion has been APD’s work since 1959.

From recognizing potential early and strengthening families to inclusive education, rehabilitation, assistive solutions, sustainable livelihoods, professional capacity building, accessibility advocacy and participation in public life, APD works across every stage of life to remove barriers and expand choice.

Because accessibility is a right. Dignity is non-negotiable. Inclusion must be built into our classrooms, communities, services, systems and public spaces.

Swipe through the APD version of “kinda chic”: more than six decades of turning inclusion into everyday action.

Archival photograph featured in this carousel are from APD’s early years. The terminology visible in the images reflects the organization's historical name and the language used during that period.

Finding this kinda chic? Collaborate, volunteer or partner with APD, and help turn inclusion into everyday reality.

21/08/2026

💙 Early identification can open the door to timely care, greater independence and a more inclusive future.

As trusted links between families and the healthcare system, ASHA workers play a vital role in recognising developmental concerns and helping persons with disabilities access the support they need.

To strengthen this critical frontline network, APD conducted a one-day capacity-building programme for 25 ASHA workers at Attibele Primary Health Centre. The programme focused on disability identification, referral pathways, community-based rehabilitation and government support systems.

Extending this effort, APD’s SCIR team sensitised 161 ASHA workers at the Taluk Health Office in Holalkere.

By empowering 186 ASHA workers with the right knowledge and resources, APD is helping create communities where disabilities are identified earlier, families receive timely guidance and no one is left behind.

20/08/2026

Walkability is not just about moving from one place to another, it is about independence, opportunity and the right to participate in community life.

APD participated in the panel discussion “Building a More Walkable Bengaluru: Opportunities and Challenges,” held as part of the event “Designing Interventions to Promote Walkability and Physical Activity in Urban and Rural Settings in South India.”

The conversation brought together Arun Pai, Dr. Geetam Tiwari, Shamanth P. Kuchangi, Rajeev Malagi and Pravalika Sarvadevabhatla to explore how accessible footpaths, safer crossings, improved connectivity and thoughtful planning can create healthier, more inclusive neighborhoods.

For persons with disabilities, inaccessible streets can restrict access to education, employment, healthcare and social life. At APD, we believe accessibility must be built into urban planning from the beginning—not treated as an afterthought.

We thank CiSTUP at IISc, Indian Institute of Science, Isaac Centre for Public Health, Tufts University and all participating organizations for advancing this important conversation.

Because a city is truly walkable only when everyone can move through it safely, independently and with dignity. 💙

19/08/2026

🌟 A proud milestone for Shradhanjali Integrated Primary School and APD!

On 10 July 2026, 15 students from SIS participated in the Rajyapuraskar Rally at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. We are delighted to share that seven Cubs successfully completed the Chaturtha Charan examination, while eight Bulbuls completed the Heerak Pankh examination—earning selection for the prestigious Governor’s Award.

The occasion became even more memorable when Cub Syed Hayath of Class IV and Bulbul Iqra of Class VII received their certificates from Shri U. T. Khader, then Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

This achievement is more than an award—it celebrates our students’ discipline, determination, teamwork and confidence. It reaffirms what is possible when every child receives the opportunity and encouragement to learn, lead and shine.

Congratulations to our young achievers, their educators and the entire SIS community! 💙

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