1. A decade after disability rights law, justice and accessibility remain unfinished battles

A decade after disability rights law, justice and accessibility remain unfinished battles

India

  • According to Scroll, nearly a decade after the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, gaps in implementation continue to affect people with disabilities.
  • Many people with disabilities still face barriers in education, employment, transport and access to public services.
  • Activists say weak enforcement and lack of accessible infrastructure have slowed progress despite legal protections.
  • Experts argue that stronger accountability and inclusive policies are needed to turn disability rights into reality.

Source: scroll.in

Get 100 stories a day on the app Read, watch & listen · Free on iOS & Android

Newer

Older