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Five women, physically-challenged, are erasing stereotypes by empowering people

Five women, physically-challenged, are erasing stereotypes by empowering people

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Differently-abled is a euphemism these women dislike. Despite facing several challenges, they are empowering people and making a difference in their lives. They want to prove why it is important to listen to disabled people for an inclusive society.   On the occasion of International Women’s Day, MetroPlus speaks to some of the women leading the […]

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CADRRE invites entries for short films on narratives and experiences related to autism

CADRRE invites entries for short films on narratives and experiences related to autism

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The Centre for Autism and other Disabilities Rehabilitation Research and Education (CADRRE) in Thiruvananthapuram invites entries of films of one- to five-minute duration in any language that explore in a positive manner diverse narratives and experiences related to autism. The focus should be on inclusion as the institution aims at creating an inclusive society. The […]

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Mammootty and Mohanlal join celebrities from different walks of life in a series of videos to raise awareness of autism

Mammootty and Mohanlal join celebrities from different walks of life in a series of videos to raise awareness of autism

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 Mohanal bats for people on the autism spectrum in a video by CADRRE in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Mammootty, Mohanlal, Kunchacko Boban, Jagadish, Menaka Suresh, Divya Unni and Nandu were among the celebrities who joined entrepreneurs, bureaucrats and artistes to talk about autism and its many aspects. Organised by The Centre for Autism and […]

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Aditi Sowmyanarayan’s remarkable journey from a non-speaking person on the autism spectrum to a published writer

Aditi Sowmyanarayan’s remarkable journey from a non-speaking person on the autism spectrum to a published writer

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Aditi Sowmyanarayan | Photo Credit: Special arrangement How would you feel if you set out on a trek along a beautiful mountain path with many interesting sights along the way and you reach the pinnacle to see a view so beautiful that dulls the sights along the way, in comparison … that sums up my […]

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‘Talking Fingers’ is a book by autistic individuals that displays the thinking minds

‘Talking Fingers’ is a book by autistic individuals that displays the thinking minds

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Talking Fingers – Voices of Indian Non-Speaking Autistics celebrates neurodiversity and advocates that autism is not a realm of abyss anymore Talking Fingers– Voices of Indian Non-Speaking Autistics celebrates neurodiversity and advocates that autism is not a realm of abyss anymore In my mind, I’m hopeful that in times to come I’ll be able to control my […]

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Making them ‘special’: Chennai-based Prakarmika Vocational Institute assists persons with special needs

Making them ‘special’: Chennai-based Prakarmika Vocational Institute assists persons with special needs

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Sapna and Karthik have one thing in common: autism. They gave a vocal music concert in Tirupati recently, thanks to Chennai-based Prakarmika Vocational Institute’s role in unearthing their talent. Chinmay Joshi of Mumbai, having multiple disabilities including epilepsy, has turned a block printer on Thamboolam bags. Radhika of Salem, suffering from brittle bone disease, is […]

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