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Nana Patekar on losing his two-year-old son with disabilities: 'I don’t cry...'

Nana Patekar on losing his two-year-old son with disabilities: 'I don’t cry...'

Nana Patekar talked about losing his own son, who was born with multiple disabilities and passed away at the age of two

30 June,2024 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai
NGO launches drive for healthcare access to people with intellectual disability

NGO launches drive for healthcare access to people with intellectual disability

The Niramaya scheme offers up to Rs 1 lakh insurance reimbursement for covered medical expenses for individuals with intellectual disabilities

02 June,2024 09:28 AM IST | Washington | PTI
Can and able

Can and able

A play driven by Persons with Disabilities from Mumbai is set to travel to Dubai to make a case for inclusive theatre, performance spaces, and world

26 May,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Sumedha Raikar Mhatre
Inspiring journey of fighter mother who overcame odds to raise her special child

Inspiring journey of fighter mother who overcame odds to raise her special child

The Unsung hero: A Mumbai mother shares her journey of resilience & love in raising her child with special needs inspires the creation of a centre for children with disabilities

21 May,2024 01:27 PM IST | Mumbai | Tanishka Desai
'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children

13 May,2024 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Health insurance denied for autistic son, mother sheds light on systemic issue

Mid-Day Premium Health insurance denied for autistic son, mother sheds light on systemic issue

Om, a Bengaluru-based autistic child was denied health cover for his pneumonia treatment owing to his developmental condition. His case sheds light on how Indian insurance companies are breaching IRDAI regulations by refusing coverage or denying claims of individuals living with neurodivergent conditions

13 May,2024 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Mumbai: 10k patients left in limbo over delay in hearing devices

Mumbai: 10k patients left in limbo over delay in hearing devices

Patients express frustration as promised hearing devices remain undelivered with sources citing upcoming elections as the reason

27 March,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
'Man held for intruding into Air Force station has intellectual disabilities'

'Man held for intruding into Air Force station has intellectual disabilities'

According to the official from Nhava Sheva police station, Tariq Ul Nuhu Sheikh, a resident of the Indira Nagar slum colony in Navi Mumbai, was spotted loitering inside the Air Force station near Mumbai

25 March,2024 07:45 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: ‘Leave the past behind, but keep the lessons’

Mumbai: ‘Leave the past behind, but keep the lessons’

Braveheart individuals who have overcome disabilities they suffered in freak mishaps or terror attacks have encouraging words for Palghar shark attack victim

11 March,2024 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Why women with disabilities need to be at front of employment opportunities

Why women with disabilities need to be at front of employment opportunities

According to the Census 2011, there are 26 million people with disabilities in India and among them, 11 million were found to be women with disabilities. People with disabilities face many hurdles in their fight for inclusion and equality

08 March,2024 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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