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In this webinar we aim to educate and aware people on understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, Removing barriers to create inclusive and accessible society for all, Disability Acts, Invisible disabilities as well as the impact that COVID-19 has had on mental health. A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions). Although “people with disabilities” sometimes refers to a single population, this is actually a diverse group of people with a wide range of needs. Two people with the same type of disability can be affected in very different ways. Some disabilities may be hidden or not easy to see. According to the World Health Organization, disability has three dimensions: Impairment in a person’s body structure or function, or mental functioning; examples of impairments include loss of a limb, loss of vision or memory loss. Activity limitation, such as difficulty seeing, hearing, walking, or problem solving. Participation restrictions in normal daily activities, such as working, engaging in social and recreational activities, and obtaining health care and preventive services. According to the 2011 census, 20.3% of Indians with disabilities have movement disabilities, 18.9% have hearing impairments, and 18.8% have visual impairments. India is at the first spot in the world with the most visually challenged. It goes without saying that disabled people in India live their lives with many difficulties. In India, the Rights of PWDs Act came into force only in 2016. The Act defined a PWD as “a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others”.

Esteemed Guests: 1. Dr Suraj Singh Senjam - MBBS, MD (PGIMER) MSc. PH for Eye Care (LHSTM, London)

2. Mrs Jothi Chetty- Secretary and Chief Executive - Asha Deep Foundation

3. Dr Bhawna Gupta - Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Panjab University, Chandigarh

4. Dr Dhananjay Gupta - Founder Director - Dr Joints Clinic, Secretary - Bone and Joint care society, Past President - Delhi Orthopedic Association