Save The Destitute Foundation JK

16/04/2026

26/01/2026

13/01/2026

Every Special Child deserves the same Classroom, not Separate Spaces: Ending the Special School Divide*
Writer Zaheer Jan

*Rising Kashmir*
https://risingkashmir.com/every-special-child-deserves-the-same-classroom-not-separate-spaces-ending-the-special-school-divide/

Save the Children US The Ministry of Health UNIC

Inclusive classrooms for every child, school education department must enforce reservation of seats in all private schools as per the RPWD Act and NEP 2020

06/12/2025

International Disability Day: A Long Wait For The Rights They Deserve

Writer Zaheer Jan

https://kashmirtimes.com/opinion/comment-articles/international-disability-day-a-long-wait-for-the-rights-they-deserve

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities highlights the global call for dignity and equality, yet in Jammu and Kashmir, children with special needs continue to face systemic neglect despite the RPWD Act 2016. Lack of early intervention centres, inaccessible inclusive education, and ineffec...

06/12/2025

Virtual Autism: J&K Needs More Rehabilitation Therapists

Linked to excessive screen time during childhood, Virtual Autism is an increasing threat that can be combated with more therapists, especially to fill gaps in rural areas.

Writer Zaheer Jan

https://kashmirtimes.com/opinion/comment-articles/virtual-autism-jk-needs-more-rehabilitation-therapists?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMjc1MjU0NjkyNTk4Mjc5AAEekBQ-KEyspBUPTf_yW4iIbStiD8IAuDbSbNd1hevV72AFcYFh-Go8g6dc3fc_aem_7Ixt9z7TnYXnqgEWRvjr9A

The rising prevalence of autism in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly the concern of 'virtual autism' linked to excessive screen time, highlights the urgent need for more rehabilitation therapists. While urban centers like Srinagar and Jammu have established child development facilities, rural areas fa...

02/11/2025

07/10/2025

Autism is not one condition but many.New research shows early- and late-diagnosed autism follow distinct genetic and developmental paths reshaping how we understand and support autistic people.
https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-asd-development-age-29756/

A large-scale international study has revealed that autism diagnosed in early childhood is genetically and developmentally distinct from autism diagnosed later in life.

19/06/2025

The RPWD Act 2016: A Law strong on Paper, Weak in Practice in J&K. Rights without Reach*.
*Voices from the Ground: Activists Speak Out*

*Writes ZAHEER JAN*
https://risingkashmir.com/the-rpwd-act-2016-a-law-strong-on-paper-weak-in-practice-in-jk/

05/06/2025

TURNING 18, NOT TURNING AWAY: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INTO ADULTHOOD*

*Writer Zaheer Jan*

https://risingkashmir.com/supporting-children-with-special-needs-into-adulthood/

Save the Children US Ministry of Education

12/05/2025

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Child Welfare Committee Srinagar Inspects Rehab Centers*

*Behind closed Doors Cracks in the system exposed*

*Writer Zaheer Jan*

*Rising Kashmir*
https://risingkashmir.com/ensuring-the-safety-of-special-needs-children/

Save the Children US FmLazer Disability Rights Fernandez

12/05/2025

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Occupational therapy intervention missing for special needs children in Government Medical Colleges of J&K.

*Writer Zaheer Jan*

*Rising Kashmir*
https://risingkashmir.com/the-forgotten-children/

J&K Youth Welfare Forum, Ray of Hope. SpeechGears Parents Circle Occupational Therapy Students: Get Connected

18/04/2025

Children with Special Needs in Jammu & Kashmir.
Challenges in Accessing Quality Inclusive Education and Addressing Implementation Gaps in the RPWD Act, 2016 to Make Inclusion a Reality for CWNS.

Writer Zaheer Jan

Challenges in Accessing Quality Inclusive Education and Addressing Implementation Gaps in the RPWD Act, 2016 to Make Inclusion a Reality for CWNS