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India CSR • 24 September 2026
Building a Stronger Rehabilitation Pathway for Spinal Cord Injury in India
Dr. Sheron Mathew reflects on the need for earlier rehabilitation, stronger community-based support, safer emergency response and better data systems for spinal cord injury care in India.
Bangalore Mirror • 23 September 2026
National registry sought for spinal injury patients
APD advocates for a National Spinal Cord Injury Social Registry to better understand long-term recovery, secondary complications, livelihoods and support needs of people with spinal cord injuries.
The CSR Universe • 22 September 2026
APD Marks 25 Years of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
APD marked 25 years of its Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Programme, reflecting on its journey from clinical rehabilitation to independence, livelihoods and community participation.
The Times of India • September 2026
Wheelchair users say lived experiences must shape policy
The article highlights the importance of including people with lived experience of disability in policymaking, particularly in decisions affecting accessibility, mobility and participation.
The Hindu • 18 September 2026
Association of People with Disability calls for National Spinal Cord Injury Social Registry
APD calls for stronger national data on spinal cord injury to improve coordination across healthcare, rehabilitation, social protection and livelihood systems.
Doordarshan Chandana • September 2026
25 Years of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation at APD
Doordarshan Chandana featured APD’s Silver Jubilee celebration of its Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Programme and its 25-year journey supporting persons with spinal cord injuries.
