Category Archives: Persons with Disabilities

Kenya gets its first fleet of ‘Access Auditors’ as Svayam & NCPWD gear up for ‘Accessible Kenya Mission’

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Svayam

Nairobi | 28 June 2019 Kenya got its first ever fleet of 25 Access Auditors, as Svayam, in collaboration with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Govt. of Kenya, organized a five-day ‘Basic Access Auditor’ training course in … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Education will lead to an inclusive world

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Svayam

If we are taught from a very young age to understand that disability is not a disease and that it can occur to anyone, then schools, communities and workplaces would become much more inclusive, which can help alter the realities … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility in public infrastructure, Accessible Cities, Accessible Education, Accessible Pools, Accessible Schools, Accessible Toilets, Accessible Transport, Barrier Free, barrier free public buildings, Inclusive workplace, Ms. Sminu Jindal, People with Reduced Mobility, Persons with Disabilities, Sminu Jindal, Svayam, Svayam Press Releases | 2 Comments

Svayam and FAAS (water.org) join hands to promote Accessible Toilets and Sanitation in Rural India

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Svayam

New Delhi  | 20 September 2018 To promote accessible sanitation in rural India, Svayam  & Foundation for Accessible Aquanir and Sanitation (FAAS) (the Indian arm of water.org) organized a project launch event in New Delhi on 20 September 2018. The … Continue reading →

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Svayam’s suggestions find place in TRAI’s Full Recommendations on making ICT Accessible for Persons with Disabilities

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Svayam

We are happy to share that most of the suggestions made by Svayam on Consultation Paper on ‘Making ICT accessible for Persons with Disabilities’ have found place in the  Full Recommendations released by TRAI on 09 July 2018.   July 09, 2018 … Continue reading →

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Svayam partners with Election Commission of India (ECI) for Accessible & Inclusive Elections

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Svayam

New Delhi | 04 July 2018 To ensure accessible and inclusive elections, the Election Commission of India has for the first time engaged with the civil society seeking their expertise, assistance and recommendations while taking several other concrete steps to … Continue reading →

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Svayam Founder delivers a ‘Motivational Talk’ at the Base Hospital Delhi Cantt

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Svayam

New Delhi | 12 May 2018 On the invitation of the Base Hospital Delhi Cantt,  Ms. Sminu Jindal, Chairperson-Svayam,  visited Base Hospital to deliver a ‘Motivational Talk’ to the injured soldiers and their family members, doctors and hospital staff, on 11th … Continue reading →

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Ms. Sminu Jindal exhorts Young Indians to work for accessibility at CII- Yi Summit TakePride-2018, Mumbai

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Svayam

10 March 2018, Mumbai Svayam’s Founder-Chairperson Ms. Sminu Jindal today addressed the CII-Yi: Annual Youth Summit – TakePride 2018, held at the historic Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, along with several visionary speakers from across the sectors who spoke … Continue reading →

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Svayam organizes ‘National Consultation Meeting of Stakeholders’ on Dignified Air Travel for Persons with Disabilities and those with Reduced Mobility

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Svayam

On 22 November 2017, Svayam organized a ‘National Meeting of Stakeholders’ in New Delhi to seek ideas and suggestions for improving air travel experiences of persons with disabilities & those with reduced mobility.  The meet was inaugurated by Ms. Sminu … Continue reading →

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HRD Minister unveils ‘कड़ी जोड़ने का एक प्रयास’ – Hindi Version of “Bridging the Gap”

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Svayam

Press Release: New Delhi, 16 Nov 2017 Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, and Ms. Sminu Jindal, Founder Chairperson- Svayam and Managing Director- Jindal SAW Ltd., jointly unveiled “कड़ी जोड़ने का एक प्रयास  … Continue reading →

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Aiming for an accessible future: Navhind Times features Ms. Sminu Jindal

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Svayam

NT,  January 11, 2017 in Buzz SHERAS FERNANDES| NT BUZZ Question 1:  You are now one of India’s leading business leaders, promoting equal accessibility rights movement in India. Tell us something about your journey. Answer: I was a young child … Continue reading →

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