The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used for real societal impact. The Association of…

On 20 February 2026, the MDC Hall at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore became a space for reflection, critique, and forward-thinking dialogue as the Association of People with Disability (APD), in partnership with IIMB,…

On January 28th, the Association of People with Disability (APD) conducted an accessibility walkthrough at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) to evaluate the visitor experience through a true cross-disability lens. Coordinated by Kumar…

On December 12, 2025, the Research and Development Team of Yes to Access Project at the Association of People with Disabilities (APD) convened a webinar highlighting a critical discussion on the state of digital accessibility…

Rahul Dayal, a national wheelchair rugby player, arrived at a polling station in Patna to cast his vote. His resolve met a barrier at the very entrance. “There was no ramp or volunteer support available,…

Exploring Disability Beyond Theory It has only been six months since I joined APD. Before this, I had never worked in the disability space. As a student of sociology, I often remind myself that we…

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a reminder of dignity, equality, and the urgent need to address barriers that restrict participation. On IDPD…

At the yes to access one of our aims is to make the transport systems accessible to all including Persons with Disabilities. As a first step, Yes to Access started training newly inducted drivers and…

Imagine that you want to scroll an app to shop for vegetables, the process is simple, open the app, select the vegetables, make the payment and place the order. But for a large number of…

When we talk about accessible public transport, we usually think about ramps, lifts, and wheelchair spaces. But here’s what we learned: even the best infrastructure fails if bus staff don’t know how to use it…

What is International Purple Fest, 2025? International Purple fest 2025 is the third Edition of Purple fest in Goa. The purpose of Purple Fest is the celebration of enhancing inclusivity, promoting diversity and accepting differences…

This is the first blog in the Events series where we document experiences of attending conferences, organizing events, and share key takeaways from these engagements. The 20th International Conference on Public Policy and Management, hosted…

Having worked both in rural and urban landscape, it has become increasingly clear that technology , particularly mobile, is a distant promise. It is here, in everyday lives, weaving itself into the social and cultural…

In the digital realm, consent is the gateway to personal data. But what happens when disability intersects with this fundamental Kadavakolanu Janardhana, a 31-year-old man from Tadipatri city in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh,…

In the digital realm, consent is the gateway to personal data. But what happens when disability intersects with this fundamental principle? Bhumika Modh of The Association of People with Disability delves into the complexities of…

Imagine needing medical care but dreading the entrance to your local hospital. For persons with disabilities in Kolar, this was the daily reality at Sri Narasimharaju District Hospital. The ramp leading into the building was…

When a routine software update rolled out for a leading banking app last year, a person with visual impairment found himself suddenly locked out of his finances. The update had removed screen reader compatibility—a basic…

The Association of People with Disability (APD) will be hosting a Session at  the Second World Summit for Social Development, to be held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025.  Why should we talk about…

In India’s rapidly evolving economy, accessibility is shifting from a corporate social responsibility checkbox to a strategic business imperative. With over 70 million people with disabilities—nearly 6% of the population—companies that embrace accessibility are discovering…

As part of the Yes to Access digital accessibility initiative, we evaluated 1,002 websites (as of 27th November 2025) to understand their accessibility for persons with disabilities. For this study, we used two tools: WAVE…

Introduction Yes to Access Project project and application is first of its kind initiative aimed to provide an open sourced database where people with disabilities, elderly or any person can access information regarding accessibility of…

Understanding, validation, and belonging are some of the most sensitive, fierce and adamant needs for each of us, I would like to imagine. Inside the spectrum of desire, we crave someone to really see us,…

I was trained to design spaces, not to be excluded by them.  August 12, 2017 changed how I experience the world. It was during the final year of my architecture studies that I lost my…

We talk about accessibility in boardrooms and policy documents. We cite international conventions, budget allocations, and compliance checklists. However, sometimes, accessibility reveals itself in the most unremarkable corner of an ordinary day and that is…

Imagine waking up in a world where the “play” button is a barrier rather than a gateway. You open a video for a work meeting, but there are no captions. You join an online university…