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Insights Into Editorial Impediments To Equal Productivity Dignity
Insights Into Editorial Impediments To Equal Productivity Dignity
productivity, dignity
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Introduction:
As a disabled
person inhabiting
a world designed
for the able-
bodied, one learns
to put up with a
lot of indignities
that others would
consider
unacceptable.
In general, some incidents vividly bring to light two fundamental issues that prevent
the disabled from leading lives of equal dignity and productivity:
As is the case with most crises, the COVID-19 pandemic has had its worst impact on
marginalised communities.
For instance, students with disabilities have found it extremely difficult to access remote
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learning through digital platforms.
The UNESCO’s 2019 State of the Education Report of India acknowledges that
inclusive education is complex to implement and requires a fine understanding of the
diverse needs of children and their families across different contexts.
India has made considerable progress in terms of putting in place a robust legal
framework and a range of programmes that have improved enrolment rates of
children with disabilities in schools.
However, further measures are needed to ensure quality education for every child to
achieve the targets of Agenda 2030, and more specifically, the objectives of the
Sustainable Development Goal 4.
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1. The convention seeks to engage member countries in developing and carrying out
policies, laws and administrative measures for securing the rights recognized in
the Convention and abolish laws, regulations, customs and practices that
constitute discrimination.
2. It requires countries to identify and eliminate obstacles and barriers and ensure
that persons with disabilities can access their environment, transportation, public
facilities and services, and information and communications technologies.
3. It asks member countries to recognize the right to an adequate standard of
living and social protection which includes public housing, services and
assistance for disability-related needs, as well as assistance with disability-related
expenses in case of poverty.
1. Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 fulfils the obligations to the United
National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to
which India is a signatory.
2. It aims to uphold the dignity of every Person with Disability (PwD) in society and
prevent any form of discrimination.
3. The act also facilitates full acceptance of people with disability and ensures full
participation and inclusion of such persons in the society.
4. This Act defines PwD as any person with long-term physical, mental, intellectual,
or sensory impairments which on interacting with barriers hinder effective and
equal growth in the society.
5. Accessible India Campaign: Creation of Accessible Environment for PwDs:
6. A nation-wide flagship campaign for achieving universal accessibility that
will enable persons with disabilities to gain access for equal opportunity and live
independently and participate fully in all aspects of life in an inclusive society.
More budgetary allocation for welfare of the disabled. There should be a disability
budgeting on line of gender budget.
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Conclusion:
Until each of us is firmly committed to the idea of implementing the two fundamental
changes sketched above, we will continue to live in an environment in which, even as we
sing praises of the disabled who achieve success despite the obstacles placed on their
path.
Nearly 75 years ago, the United Nations (UN) was created in the face of intolerance
and discrimination to reaffirm faith in the dignity and worth of humans, and in the
equal rights of women and men.
Its fundamental values postulated that in order to live sustainably, we must practise
tolerance and endorse the values of equality.
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