Disabled persons in India face a large number of barriers in access to various facilities, both public and private. Problems in access are not limited to just the physical / built environment, but also to other facilities such as transport (road, rail and air transport facilities) and information (such as written/spoken material and information on computers / Internet.) This causes an impediment to the progress of disabled persons and their integration into the social mainstream. Disabled persons’ organizations have filed cases in the courts seeking directions to those responsible to take steps and measures to mitigate the challenges in access faced by disabled persons.
E-bulletins in Access and Disability Law
2023:
To improve its accessibility, SC seeks input from disability sector
2022:
New guidelines for scribes for persons with writing disability
Inclusive education moves forward, with SC directions
2021:
Scribes for persons with writing disability: Government invites comments
Landmark SC verdict on facilities and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
2020:
Accessibility, with reduced human assistance, in modern times
2019:
Supreme Court takes first steps to make itself accessible
How the Disability Act makes Courts accessible
2018:
SC monitors implementation of its judgment on accessibility
2017:
SC directs accessibility for disabled persons in public places and colleges, universities
Accessibility in higher education: The new Disability Act
In Rajive Raturi vs. Union of India, Supreme Court to hear arguments on Accessible India Campaign
2016:
Supreme Court directs important step forward in accessibility for persons with disabilities
Apex Court hearing matter on accessibility for disabled persons in public infrastructure