Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility

Global Cross Disability Organization I Member, CSO NITI Aayog I Promoting Disability Inclusive Action I Accessibility = Sustainability I 35yrs & counting....

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Proud, Loud, Excited
We created history by developing India’s first assessment & rating #SamarthbyHyundai Rating Metric. Launched by Minister Parliamentary Affairs + Minister Tourism & Culture, GoI on 17 Nov. creating movement of Inclusion #disabilities
#SamarthbyHyundai

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

We’ve always been at the forefront of championing #DisabilityInclusion — and we’re inspired by Hon’ble Union Minister, MoSJE for recognizing our 35-year journey with #Samarthyam & our commitment to #UniversalAccessibility through #APNA. 💙 #MakeTheRightReal @socialpwds @PMOIndia

[Dr. Anjlee Agarwal @access_anjlee]

What an inspiring moment! 🌟
Hon’ble Union Minister, MoSJE, applauds 35 years of Samarthyam’s work-advocating rights, advancing #UniversalAccessibility Raising the 1st call for a #DisabilityInclusive #Census2027.
Together we #MakeTheRightReal @socialpwds @samarthyam @NITIAayog

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

APNA ARCAUSE WALK 100
Join us to ensure we implement #accessibility and promote inclusive environment

💜 It begins tomorrow!

Join us at the Flag-Off Ceremony of the Purple Walk Goa 100 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
📍 Location: S S Angle Higher Secondary School
📅 Date: 4th Oct 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 am

[Purple TV Bharat @PurpleTVBharat]

APNA ARCAUSE Purple Walk Goa 100: A Journey for Inclusion
#PurpleWalk100 #Goa2025 #WalkForAccessibility #InclusionForAll #GoaPurpleFest #APNAforInclusion #UniversalAccessibility #GoaEvents2025 #InclusiveIndia #StepForChange

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Happy to Share !
Making 35 years of commitment, this journey of a thousand miles stands today on the golden path of recognition, credibility and lasting impact.

Continue following us at https://t.co/NHUKlV1mnO

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Happy to Share !
Making 35 years of commitment, this journey of a thousand miles stands today on the golden path of recognition, credibility and lasting impact.
Continue following us at https://t.co/NHUKlV1mnO
#UniversalAccessibility
#InclusionMatters

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

🎤A big shout-out to our well-wishers, friends & members!

3⃣5⃣ our 35th anniversary, we founders thank you for walking this journey with us.

Your support is our strength & inspiration. Here’s to building an inclusive future together! 🌍✨
@UNESCAP @UN @unwomenindia @UNDP #APNA

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Kudos @Khetarpalabha for your efforts on Disability-Inclusive Language & Etiquette for Media Professionals
course with practical training for journalists, editors, PR teams, social media managers, and students to communicate with respect, accuracy, and inclusion
@socialpwds #APNA

[Dr. Abha Khetarpal @Khetarpalabha]

Introducing: Disability-Inclusive Language & Etiquette for Media Professionals
A practical course for journalists, editors, PR teams, social media managers & students. https://t.co/CfC9lQgRwS

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Asia-Pacific Netowrk for Accessibility @AccessApna2010 super excited to Walk 100kms with 100 commitments to ensure making Goa #accessible @PMOIndia @goacm @TourismGoa @purplefestgoa @access_anjlee @UN @UNESCAP #PurpleFest #RightToMobility #accessibilityforall #A11Y

[Asia-Pacific Network For Accessibility @AccessApna2010]

At Purple Festival 2025, APNA – Asia Pacific Network on Accessibility proudly takes every step to say: inclusion is non-negotiable, accessibility is a right, and mobility is freedom.
Together, we walk for a future where no one is left behind.

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

#Accessibility is crucial in ensuring equal access to built environment, information and services and creating #inclusive online environment
#SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for addressing global challenges, including the imperative of #accessibility
@UNESCAP @UN @SDG2030

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Accessibility open up doors of independence and opportunities. Celebrating every day of #indepnednce, #diversity and #disability-inclusion
@socialpwds
@MSJE_AIC
@access_anjlee #samarthyam #APNA #Freedom

[Asia-Pacific Network For Accessibility @AccessApna2010]

Accessibility = Independence

On this Independence Day, we celebrate not only the freedom to dream, but also the freedom to access, participate in, and thrive.
#APNA #AccessibilityEqualsIndependence #Freedom

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Jai Hind

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag at the Red Fort.

#IndependenceDay

(Video Source: DD)

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Without #accessible schools, trained teachers, accessible learning materials, individualized strategies, inclusion becomes an illusion. @AccessApna2010 moving forward to bridge the inclusive education gap and make @SDG2030 Goal 5, a reality @UNESCAP @IndiaatUNESCO @EduMinOfIndia

[Asia-Pacific Network For Accessibility @AccessApna2010]

Lack of accessibility in classrooms isn’t just about missing ramps or aids — it’s also about the invisible barriers. A child with a learning disability can sit in an ‘inclusive’ classroom yet receive none of the support they need.

[Asia-Pacific Network For Accessibility @AccessApna2010]

From Tokenism to Transformation

#Maketherightreal #womenwithdisabilities #SGs

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

We are celebrating July as Disability Pride month.
Join us in our mission for disability-inclusive and accessible world for all.
#independentliving #disabilityrights #DisabilityPrideMonth
#samarthyam @PMOIndia @UNinIndia
@socialpwds @NITIAayog @MSJE_AIC @UNESCAP
@access_anjlee

[Sightsavers India @SightsaversIN]

India Enters Top 100 In Global SDG Rankings For "First Time India ranks 99th on the 2025" SDG Index with a score of 67. The SDG Index measures the performance of countries on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which were adopted by UN member states in 2015.
#Equity #Inclusion

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

When action-oriented Governmnet officials join hands to bridge the implementation gap, the result is collabration! Here is quote frm Stuti Kacker who rolled the Accessible India Campaign, 2015
@socialpwds @MSJE_AIC @MoHUA_India @NITIAayog @MORTHIndia @Raahgiri_Fdn #samarthyam

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

Making all of us proud

[Dr.Jitendra Awhad @Awhadspeaks]

🚀 India returns to space after 41 years! 🇮🇳

Astronaut #ShubhanshuShukla sends his first message from space:
“After 41 years, we are back in space… My Tiranga is with me, on my shoulder.”

Pride,Legacy,History in the making...

#AxiomMission4 #IndianAstronaut #TirangaInSpace ✨

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

We are proud to be part of this historical moment with @IndianStandards
We applaud efforts of @access_anjlee who has been speaheading the #accessibility of the built envrionment for past 34 years!!
Inclusive & accessible India is our vision with @PMOIndia @NITIAayog @UNESCAP

[Bureau of Indian Standards @IndianStandards]

During the National Seminar on the Revision of the National Building Code of India, Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, Universal Accessibility & Inclusive Mobility Specialist, emphasised the need for inclusive design of the built environment.

@jagograhakjago @MoHUA_India #NBCRevision

[Dr. Anjlee Agarwal @access_anjlee]

Extra cost of disability:
Persons w/ Disability has been MADE to pay extra cost

+ 🚙 Big vehicle to carry wheelchair - pay extra for SUV

+ 🚾 Bigger toilet- search in parking/basrments & ppl crib

+ ✈️ And now Airlines with Business class- no front row

Why should we pay?

[Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility @samarthyam]

What difference #AssistiveTech can bring in lives of persons with #disabilities & senior citizens?
It's very obvious that some times conventional elements cannot be provided during retrofitting, hence #AT provides independence, safety and dignity thereby promoting quality life