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The positive impact corporates have on the livelihoods of their employees, workers, and society at large beautifully embodies the essence of successful businesses in India. If we can establish a correlation between these parameters and business success, it would create a compelling business case for integrating sustainability into corporate strategies. #CorporateImpact #Sustainability #InclusiveGrowth #BusinessForGood #SocialResponsibility #SustainabilityInAction #CorporateLeadership

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually, to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and leadership of persons with disabilities (PwDs) worldwide. Let's create an environment wherein persons with disabilities get equal opportunity and live a life with dignity. I am so proud what #Flipkart is doing over the years in creating jobs for the persons with disability and transforming India. Here is one such inspiring story of Sunil Kumar and check out the link below to read several such stories. Sunil Kumar: The journey from struggle to stability life was never easy for Delhi-based Sunil Kumar, who contracted polio as an infant and grew up facing limited opportunities. Despite earning a degree, Sunil worked in a hotel laundry—a job he lost during the pandemic, leaving him struggling to support his family. “It was a tough time,” he recalls. “I had a family to support—my parents, wife, and two young children.” A turning point came when an NGO volunteer introduced him to Flipkart’s initiative for individuals with special abilities. Four years into his role as a delivery executive, Sunil now delivers 70-80 packages daily, surpassing 100 during major sales like Big Billion Days. “Flipkart gave me respect, stability, and the chance to give my family the life I dreamed of," he shares with a smile. What Sunil values most is the inclusive work environment. “Even my team leads and managers are differently-abled, and they’ve climbed the ranks with sheer hard work. It gives me hope that one day, I’ll also be able to transition to a desk role.” To others, he advises: “Don’t let your disability hold you back. Opportunities like this can change your life if you believe in yourself and take the first step.” Read more at:  https://lnkd.in/gjVsW88Q #empower #inspire #diversityandinclusion #equality #inclusion #transformation

Inclusive Bharat Viksit Bharat - Now Streaming On Your Feed! We are proud to launch Inclusive Bharat Viksit Bharat—India’s first public service announcement film on disability inclusion - now premiering on social media! In collaboration with PVR Limited, this film challenges biases, reshapes perceptions, and inspires us to create our surroundings accessible for everyone! We are building a transformative dialogue on equal opportunities for persons with disabilities because genuine progress is only achieved when everyone moves forward together, without exclusion. Watch, share, and stand with us as we work towards an India where inclusion, beyond vision, becomes a reality. This step is towards building a future where everyone belongs. Mphasis Arman Ali PVR Limited Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Deepa Menon Pradeep Gupta Rajesh Aggarwal #InclusiveBharatViksitBharat #AccessibleIndia #Disability

🌳 Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Accessible Parks for Children with Disabilities in Bengaluru I'm thrilled to share an article co-authored by my colleague Sneha Priya Yanappa and I, recently published in the Deccan Herald. Titled "Inclusive Intentions, Exclusive Outcomes," it delves into the critical issue of ensuring inclusive play areas for children with disabilities in our beloved city. The article highlights: 1. The importance of rethinking inclusivity to prevent the "othering" of Children with Disabilities in Karnataka's public parks through state imposed segregation in these spaces. 2. The need for urban planning that incorporates accessibility as a fundamental aspect, not an afterthought. 3. The failure of the Karnataka Parks, Play-fields and Open Spaces (Preservation and Regulation) Act, 1985, to address accessibility and how it currently contravenes the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. #Accessibility #Inclusion #BengaluruParks #DisabilityRights #UrbanPlanning

International Day of Persons with Disabilities✨🌞 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and incredible contributions of individuals with disabilities across the globe. It’s a reminder that true inclusivity means empowering everyone—breaking barriers, promoting accessibility, and fostering environments where everyone can thrive. As someone who has worked closely with persons with disabilities, I’ve witnessed firsthand how equitable opportunities can transform lives. It’s not just about accommodation; it’s about recognizing potential and creating platforms for success. Let’s continue working towards a future where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the norm, and every person is valued for their unique abilities. #IDPWD #InclusionMatters #BreakingBarriers #Empowerment #DiversityAndInclusion

Disability is not a barrier - society is. Near my home in Bangalore, I have often noticed motor-enabled, battery-operated wheelchairs designed like four-wheelers. These innovations have always intrigued me, and recently, I had the opportunity to witness one in action. While picking up a Zomato order, I met a delivery partner who used such a wheelchair. He shared that he had traveled from another part of the country to work in Bangalore because these opportunities are not readily available everywhere. These motorized wheelchairs are provided at a subsidized cost, enabling individuals with disabilities to work and support themselves. What made this experience even more special was how it connected to my past. Back in 2017 - 2018, as part of my final year project at PES University , I created a prototype for a similar motor-enabled wheelchair. It was a passion project driven by my desire to design something unique and impactful. Seeing this idea already on the roads, empowering people, felt incredibly rewarding, even though it was backed by someone else. However, despite these initiatives by companies like Zomato, the delivery partner shared some disheartening realities. Many customers, even after knowing the food is delivered on a wheelchair, refuse to come down or step outside to collect their orders. They demand the delivery partner to come up, even in buildings or areas that are not accessible. It was heartbreaking to hear how society’s attitudes can create unnecessary challenges, overshadowing the efforts of these individuals to overcome their disabilities. This experience reinforced a powerful message: accessibility goes beyond infrastructure - it’s also about empathy and inclusivity. For differently abled users, society must become more understanding and supportive, ensuring they can work and live with dignity. Imagine a world where everyone can easily access goods, services, and opportunities, without being hindered by inaccessible roads, buildings, or mindsets. This is the #IncredibleIndia, I envision - where innovation meets inclusion, and where every individual, regardless of their abilities, is treated equally. Let’s strive to remove these societal barriers and create a truly accessible and equitable environment for all. Hashtags: #DiversityandInclusion #Inclusion #InclusionMatters #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Pwd #AccessibilityMatters #AccessForAll #AccessibilityForAll #Awarness #AccessibilityTesting #Learning #DEI #Technology #India #Innovation #Future #Data #Management #Creativity #AI #DEIA #Diversity #A11Y #AccessibilityAwareness #Inclusivity #Accessibility

Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), we embrace this year’s theme: "Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future." Did you know that 1 in 6 of us experience significant disability? Yet, persons with disabilities remain some of the most excluded individuals in the world. Changing this reality demands collective empathy, and a commitment to empowering their leadership and agency. Empowering individuals with disabilities to lead the way toward a more equitable world starts with one crucial element: accessibility. It’s not just a feature; it’s the foundation of independence and inclusion. Uday Chintagunta, lead of Smart Inclusion Center project at Youth4Jobs, says: “Accessibility is the cornerstone of independence—whether through ramps and elevators enabling physical independence, assistive technologies offering technical freedom, inclusive transport systems ensuring mobility, or workplaces fostering opportunity and balance. Accessibility empowers us to live like everyone else.” This day calls on all of us to promote understanding, remove barriers, and build a future where abilities are celebrated over disabilities. Together, let’s create a world where inclusion isn’t just a goal—it’s the norm. Know me for my abilities, not my disabilities. #DisabilityDay #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #Youth4Jobs #LeadershipForInclusion #abilityindiability Zero Project NITI Aayog Digital India Programme Skill Council for Persons with Disability MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India MyGov India National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People Confederation of Indian Industry CII Southern Region National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), India NIMHANS, Bangalore Greenko School of Sustainability, IIT Hyderabad International Labour Organization Kotak Mahindra Bank Retailers Association's Skill Council of India (RASCI) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Meera Shenoy Jyothi Bezawada R Sameer Nair Srikanth Dara Rajesh Khanna Himanshu Mittal Madhusudhana Rao Pundrothu Nisha Felicita Manasvi Dodiya Katwa Manjesh shetty Uday Chintagunta Meera Shenoy R Sameer Nair Rajesh S S Michael Fembek

Since now a days everyone travels through app-based booking cabs around the globe and sometimes drives are denied to go to our destination, then we feel so much distraction, however we each arrive at our destination not in time. As a PwD passenger, I need a suggestion from everyone: can we have a separate login system for PwD users where drivers do not get the option to cancel the ride for PwD passengers? Cabs company validate PwD passenger login through their UDID number. Please comment and share your thoughts. Confederation of Indian Industry Sai Kaustuv Dashgupta Yatri Sathi Uber Dara Khosrowshahi Bhavish Aggarwal TCI Group (Transport Corporation of India Limited) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) - Government of India Disability:IN Global Disability Inclusion, LLC NCPEDP - Javed Abidi Fellowship on Disability India Diversity Forum India Business and Disability Network India CSR Network The Association of People with Disability (APD, India) Disabled By Society R Sameer Nair Youth4Jobs Foundation Shazia Qureshi (She/Her) CII Eastern Region Human Rights Campaign Company Policy Compliance Packs Ask Insights Saarathee CRM Pvt. Ltd. Disability Rights International National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People Opal Group Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India United Nations Unlearning Ableism

My interesting engagement ABLE VOICE Children with special needs have endured discrimination, isolation, and a lack of affection from those around them, including their own parents. Some of these children have been confined, deprived of social interaction and education, due to the misguided belief that they bring shame. This negative perception of children with disabilities was transformed through the ABLE VOICE Campaign and Awareness program. Believe me, the Able Voice program has been a fascinating experience. I have yet to encounter one that is not brimming with potential. My intriguing involvement was my initial encounter with Able Voice, during the advocacy and outreach initiative in Oyo Town. It was a profound experience, as I could sense the vitality from the commencement to the conclusion of the program. The program's main goal is to strongly advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that they have equal opportunities to lead fulfilling lives, and should not be discriminated or isolated simply because of their disabilities. The program also aims to shed light on the inherent abilities and strengths that are present within each individual, despite their unique circumstances. By promoting inclusion and understanding, the program seeks to create a more accessible and inclusive society for all. The information was imparted to our audience and even to ourselves. I acquired new knowledge and dispelled misconceptions about individuals with disabilities.I engage with individuals who share similar interests, fostering connections that are filled with vitality and enjoyment. #AbleVoiceExperience #FirstImpressionsMatter #NGOlife #VolunteerDiaries #AbleVoiceFamily #MakingADifference #InspiringStories #AbleVoiceAdventures #MyFirstTime #CommunityWork #AbleVoice

Empowered Delivery: A Handicapped Woman's Journey with Zomato and Neo Motion In the hustle and bustle of city life, amidst the scorching sunlight, there's a remarkable woman who defies all odds – Sunita. Despite facing physical challenges, she embarks on her journey as a Zomato food delivery partner, spreading joy with each meal delivered. What sets her apart is not just her resilience, but the support she receives from Neo Motion, a company dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. With a tricycle sponsored by Neo Motion, Suniita navigates through bustling streets with grace and determination. This partnership isn't just about mobility; it's a symbol of independence and inclusivity. Through her unwavering dedication, she breaks barriers and challenges stereotypes, proving that disabilities don't limit one's capabilities. Every delivery is a testament to Sunita's strength and courage. Despite the scorching sun, she remains undeterred, driven by her passion to serve and make a difference. Her journey inspires others to persevere in the face of adversity and embrace their own strengths. The support from Neo Motion goes beyond providing mobility aids; it's a lifeline for individuals like Sunita, enabling them to pursue their dreams and contribute to society. Together, they're rewriting the narrative surrounding disability, showing that with the right support and determination, anything is possible. Sunita's story is a powerful reminder that true empowerment comes from within, and with the support of compassionate organizations like Neo Motion, individuals can overcome any challenge and thrive. Zomato & NeoMotion really a great support 👍 #changingPerceptions #resilientjourney #empoweredByAbility #inclusiveindia #HandicappedHeroes #DeterminedDreams #breakingbarriers #AccessibleOpportunities #InspiringIndependence #EmpowermentThroughEquality #progressiveindia #InclusiveGrowth #WomenWithAbilities #EmpoweredWomen #EmpoweringIndia #equalityforall #disabilityempowerment #womeninaction