While people from across the world performed Yoga on Monday, June 21, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, not many would have spared a thought for the differently-abled community.

Being confined to what are now homes-cum-workspaces has had a debilitating effect on even able-bodied persons, so what about the plight of those with restricted mobility since birth?&nbsp;

It was to address this very social cause that the Dhiman Trust, which works for the challenged community, organised a Yoga workshop for the differently-abled in Chennai city.

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Run by Shobanaa Dhiman, a fashion show director who had earlier curated shows featuring differently-abled, transgenders and plus-size models, the Yoga day event was meant to promote the physical and mental well-being of this community.&nbsp;

"We had persons on wheelchairs, crutch/walker users, polio patients, persons with motor issues and intellectual challenge, so adequate precautions were taken to ensure utmost safety. Owing to COVID-19, we kept the numbers low. Some of the participants were even para-athletes and sportspersons, whereas the rest were commoners. We arranged Dr&nbsp;Anand Jyothi, general Secretary for TN Paralympic sports association to handle the training,"&nbsp;Shobanaa told WION.&nbsp;

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Supporting over 10,000 individuals, which includes hundreds of special achievers among the differently-abled community, the Dhiman trust conducts activities in Kanpur, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Bengaluru among other cities.&nbsp;

While people from across the world performed Yoga on Monday, June 21, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, not many would have spared a thought for the differently-abled community.

While people from across the world performed Yoga on Monday, June 21, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, not many would have spared a thought for the differently-abled community. Being confined to what are now homes-cum-workspaces has had a debilitating effect on even able-bodied persons, so what about the plight of those with restricted mobility since birth? It was to address this very social cause that the Dhiman Trust, which works for the challenged community, organised a Yoga workshop for the differently-abled in Chennai city. Also read | Nepal PM Oli claims Yoga did not originate in India Run by Shobanaa Dhiman, a fashion show director who had earlier curated shows featuring differently-abled, transgenders and plus-size models, the Yoga day event was meant to promote the physical and mental well-being of this community. "We had persons on wheelchairs, crutch/walker users, polio patients, persons with motor issues and intellectual challenge, so adequate precautions were taken to ensure utmost safety. Owing to COVID-19, we kept the numbers low. Some of the participants were even para-athletes and sportspersons, whereas the rest were commoners. We arranged Dr Anand Jyothi, general Secretary for TN Paralympic sports association to handle the training," Shobanaa told WION. Have a look | International Yoga Day 2021: Here's how world is celebrating the holistic art of healthy living Supporting over 10,000 individuals, which includes hundreds of special achievers among the differently-abled community, the Dhiman trust conducts activities in Kanpur, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Bengaluru among other cities.

Anybody can do yoga: Specially abled persons join the International Yoga Day movement

"When you make a decision, the whole universe conspires to make it happen," is a famous quote which we have heard or read multiple times during our lifetime. Who can justify this adage better than Ashish, who despite all odds, is the sole breadwinner for his family.

Hailing from Balrampur in Chhattisgarh, Ashish was born without limbs since birth, but he works as a computer operator at a Panchayat office and is continuing his higher studies. &nbsp;

"I have passed my class X examination. I earn Rs 10,000 per month but my home is 15 kms away, so I come to the office driving my scooter," Ashish said.&nbsp;

Ashish's father, who accompanies his son to the office to assist him, said: "He is the sole breadwinner of the family. He doesn't have arms and legs but he does his job".&nbsp;

Balrampur Collector Sanjeev Kumar Jha showered praise on Ashish and said that he has also asked a senior official to provide employment to his father too. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"Ashish inspires many people. He is not dependent on anyone for his livelihood," Jha said. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(with inputs from ANI)

"When you make a decision, the whole universe conspires to make it happen," is a famous quote which we have heard or read multiple times during our lifetime. Who can justify this adage better than Ashish, who despite all odds, is the sole breadwinner for his family.

"When you make a decision, the whole universe conspires to make it happen," is a famous quote which we have heard or read multiple times during our lifetime. Who can justify this adage better than Ashish, who despite all odds, is the sole breadwinner for his family. Hailing from Balrampur in Chhattisgarh, Ashish was born without limbs since birth, but he works as a computer operator at a Panchayat office and is continuing his higher studies. "I have passed my class X examination. I earn Rs 10,000 per month but my home is 15 kms away, so I come to the office driving my scooter," Ashish said. Ashish's father, who accompanies his son to the office to assist him, said: "He is the sole breadwinner of the family. He doesn't have arms and legs but he does his job". Balrampur Collector Sanjeev Kumar Jha showered praise on Ashish and said that he has also asked a senior official to provide employment to his father too. "Ashish inspires many people. He is not dependent on anyone for his livelihood," Jha said. (with inputs from ANI)

Born without hands or legs, Ashish braves all odds to earn livelihood in Chhattisgarh

It’s been two years since the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, was passed by Parliament. The Act is truly a landmark event in the lives of persons with disabilities all across India.&nbsp;

It has provisions regarding accessibility, reservations, protection and seeks to empower persons with disabilities. But the law can’t change the life of the disabled, unless it is implemented.&nbsp;

Two years after the Act was enacted, it is yet to be notified by most states. About ten have notified the state rules under the RPWD Act, 2016. This not only reflects indifference towards persons with disabilities, but also reveals apathy towards basic human rights guaranteed by this Act.

If you are a person with disability, living in India can become an act of everyday struggle. If like me, you suffer from a locomotor disability, the fear of not finding a ramp or a lift can be debilitating. Buildings with only stairs, disabled-unfriendly bathrooms, roads with chaotic traffic and people constantly staring at you become part of daily experiences.&nbsp;

It is true that persons with different disabilities have varied experiences. A person on a wheelchair has a different bodily experience from a person with visual impairment. Nonetheless, there is a common shared experience that binds them together: the experience of being excluded and even marginalised.&nbsp;

The root of the problem often lies in the idea of ‘normality’. Everything around us is built on the normative ideas of an able-bodied world and thus for the disabled, everyday things are often inaccessible. For the society, persons with disabilities simply don’t fit into the predefined ideas of what is ‘normal’ and are thus either pitied or completely ignored.

There are many challenges that the disabled face. Even the process of getting a disability certificate is full of obstacles. Apathetic doctors, a callous bureaucratic government machinery and lack of awareness make life very difficult. Getting to school is even harder. In ‘special schools’, the quality of education and attitude towards the disabled students remain dismal.&nbsp;

If one somehow gets over all these hurdles, finding a job for a person with disability can be a traumatic experience. There are only a handful of organisations across sectors willing to accommodate the needs of the disabled or treat them as equals.&nbsp;

The situation gets worse depending on the caste, class and gender of the person. But, even if you are privileged, you are still excluded and marginalised in one form or the other. The forms and ways of marginalisation may vary, but each adds to the everyday physical and psychological trauma.&nbsp;

Though laws in themselves won’t change the society’s perception towards the disabled, they will definitely make life more dignified. &nbsp;

By ensuring accessibility, promoting educational and job opportunities and preventing discrimination, the law can enable them to live a more fulfilling life. That, in turn could lead to a more visible and vocal disabled community, which may lead to a change in how they are treated and perceived in society.&nbsp;

The implementation of an Act like RPWD would at least work towards a better future for the disabled. It would ensure that roads and buildings are accessible and if not, people can raise their voice against it on a legal forum.&nbsp;

One of the more progressive aspects of the present law is that it makes harassment of a person with disability a crime. It also makes promises about livelihood and education. No matter how all this transcends on ground, this law will certainly enable persons with disability to assert themselves.

This law is a small step in that direction, but it cannot be effective unless it is notified and implemented by all states. It is essential that states come on board and urgently notify rules according to the Act. By not doing so, they are not only being indifferent towards persons with disabilities, but are also robbing them of their basic human rights.

(This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the <a href="https://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-implementation-of-rpwd-act-is-a-step-in-empowerment-2696834">original article</a>)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

It’s been two years since the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, was passed by Parliament. The Act is truly a landmark event in the lives of persons with disabilities all across India.

It’s been two years since the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, was passed by Parliament. The Act is truly a landmark event in the lives of persons with disabilities all across India. It has provisions regarding accessibility, reservations, protection and seeks to empower persons with disabilities. But the law can’t change the life of the disabled, unless it is implemented. Two years after the Act was enacted, it is yet to be notified by most states. About ten have notified the state rules under the RPWD Act, 2016. This not only reflects indifference towards persons with disabilities, but also reveals apathy towards basic human rights guaranteed by this Act. If you are a person with disability, living in India can become an act of everyday struggle. If like me, you suffer from a locomotor disability, the fear of not finding a ramp or a lift can be debilitating. Buildings with only stairs, disabled-unfriendly bathrooms, roads with chaotic traffic and people constantly staring at you become part of daily experiences. It is true that persons with different disabilities have varied experiences. A person on a wheelchair has a different bodily experience from a person with visual impairment. Nonetheless, there is a common shared experience that binds them together: the experience of being excluded and even marginalised. The root of the problem often lies in the idea of ‘normality’. Everything around us is built on the normative ideas of an able-bodied world and thus for the disabled, everyday things are often inaccessible. For the society, persons with disabilities simply don’t fit into the predefined ideas of what is ‘normal’ and are thus either pitied or completely ignored. There are many challenges that the disabled face. Even the process of getting a disability certificate is full of obstacles. Apathetic doctors, a callous bureaucratic government machinery and lack of awareness make life very difficult. Getting to school is even harder. In ‘special schools’, the quality of education and attitude towards the disabled students remain dismal. If one somehow gets over all these hurdles, finding a job for a person with disability can be a traumatic experience. There are only a handful of organisations across sectors willing to accommodate the needs of the disabled or treat them as equals. The situation gets worse depending on the caste, class and gender of the person. But, even if you are privileged, you are still excluded and marginalised in one form or the other. The forms and ways of marginalisation may vary, but each adds to the everyday physical and psychological trauma. Though laws in themselves won’t change the society’s perception towards the disabled, they will definitely make life more dignified. By ensuring accessibility, promoting educational and job opportunities and preventing discrimination, the law can enable them to live a more fulfilling life. That, in turn could lead to a more visible and vocal disabled community, which may lead to a change in how they are treated and perceived in society. The implementation of an Act like RPWD would at least work towards a better future for the disabled. It would ensure that roads and buildings are accessible and if not, people can raise their voice against it on a legal forum. One of the more progressive aspects of the present law is that it makes harassment of a person with disability a crime. It also makes promises about livelihood and education. No matter how all this transcends on ground, this law will certainly enable persons with disability to assert themselves. This law is a small step in that direction, but it cannot be effective unless it is notified and implemented by all states. It is essential that states come on board and urgently notify rules according to the Act. By not doing so, they are not only being indifferent towards persons with disabilities, but are also robbing them of their basic human rights. (This article was originally published on The DNA. Read the original article) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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