Tag: intellectually challenged
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‘The problem is not persons with disabilities but society’s perception’
AN Internship stint at Samarthanam Trust for The Disabled in Bangalore had a profound impact on Alina Alam with regard to persons with disabilities. Among many things, she learnt there was the fact that a staggering 7 crore persons with physical, intellectual and psychiatric disabilities in India struggle for equal opportunities and economic independence. It…
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‘The intellectually challenged are inherently capable’
INDIA is home to over 31 million individuals with disabilities – among them the intellectually challenged – and, according to some estimates, over 60% of them will not find work or become financially independent. Since 2011, Mumbai-based Mann – Center for Individuals with Special Needs has been trying to change just that. The organisation believes…