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What does Digital Self-Determination mean for people with disabilities? Our first Studio in Delhi brought together diverse voices and lived experiences to explore this critical question. Through meaningful discussions and collaborative sessions, our participants shared powerful insights about digital accessibility, autonomy, and inclusion in our increasingly digital world. This marked the beginning of our Digital Self-Determination Studios series, a collaborative initiative with Design Beku and Swissnex in India, Consulate General of Switzerland. In our subsequent studios, we brought together people with disabilities, technologists, designers, and policy makers in Mumbai and Bengaluru for rich conversations that are detailed in a comprehensive report. Watch this space for more insights from our report! (linked in the comments) #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility #DigitalRights

Welcome to "Landscapes of the Phygital: An Exploration Through the Lens of Disability"! Swissnex in India, alongside Point of View and Design Beku, are excited to invite you to the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) to delve into the dynamic intersection of the physical and digital worlds, explored through the experiences of people with disabilities, many of whom have used digital spaces in creative and innovative ways to build ‘level playing grounds’ for the larger community. 📅 Date: June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)  🕕 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  📍 Venue: Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, India Over the past five years, our physical and digital lives have become increasingly interwoven, giving new meaning to identity, autonomy and community. Innovation and progress have empowered differently-abled people to translate physical challenges into opportunities in the virtual realm. "Landscapes of the Phygital" explores this intricate landscape through compelling stories, videos and a panel discussion. Hosted by MAP, our gathering builds on last year's interactive studios on disability and digital self-determination in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, featuring diverse voices from the disability community, designers, technologists, researchers and advocates. At the heart of Wednesday’s event will be the launch of two reports and a short video resulting from last year’s work. We warmly ask you to join us in celebrating our collaborative efforts with inspiring stories that challenge the boundaries of the physical and digital worlds. Find more information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gvJ5Vj_D Bishakha Datta, Padmini Ray Murray, Debarati Das, Shazia Qureshi (She/Her), Chandrakant Redican (He/Him), Jonas Brunschwig #PhygitalLandscapes #DigitalInclusion #DisabilityRights #InnovativeSpaces #MAPBangalore #InclusiveFuture

Are you aware of how accessibility and universal design can transform our world into a more inclusive and participative space for everyone? It's not just about addressing the needs of the blind and visually impaired; it’s about creating environments where all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can thrive. In this thought-provoking interview, Shruti Pushkarna talks with Peter Gibson, Founder-Director of Enable Me Access, about the real impact of universal design and accessibility. From his personal journey and challenges faced in India to the broader implications of inclusivity, Peter shares insights that highlight the urgent need for change. Discover 🔍 ✅ The true meaning of accessibility. ✅ How does accessibility affect everyone at different life stages? ✅ Why is universal design a necessity for all? ✅ How does inclusive design benefit diverse groups? ✅ The role media can play in reshaping perceptions. The importance of language and dialogue in driving change Join the conversation and be part of the change 🗣️ Dive into this detailed story and explore how we can all contribute to a more accessible and inclusive society. It's time to move beyond labels and see the benefits of universal design for everyone. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3yF68rK 📖 Let’s work together to create environments where everyone can participate, innovate, and succeed without barriers. #UniversalDesign #AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveSociety #ChangeTheNarrative #EmpowermentThroughDesign #ShrutiPushkarna #EnableMeAccess

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥: 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 ♿️ Are you passionate about making your museum accessible to everyone? This isn't just about ramps and wider doorways! It's about creating a truly inclusive experience that welcomes visitors with disabilities. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 has a disability. That's a huge audience you could be missing out on! Accessibility isn't just 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Think about sensory sensitivities, learning differences, and language barriers. 𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 is a richer museum! Diverse perspectives lead to deeper engagement and a more vibrant experience for all. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬-𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!  The good news is there are steps you can take, big or small, to start your accessibility journey. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞: Include people with disabilities to provide feedback and guidance. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞: Avoid outdated or insensitive terms. People-first language is always a good choice! 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: From front-line staff to IT, everyone plays a role. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! Surveys, focus groups, and user testing are essential for improvement. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝? 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞! Here are some museums leading the way: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐝 uses feedback to constantly improve their sensory-friendly events. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 partners with disability communities to create innovative solutions for historic sites. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐀𝐭𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭 prioritizes culturally competent evaluation to ensure inclusivity for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!   Making our museums places where everyone feels welcome is not just a nice idea, it's a necessity. By making small changes and considering accessibility in every decision, we can create a museum experience that truly is for everyone. Share your accessibility wins and challenges, and let's work together to create a more inclusive museum experience for all with Pigeon Suite. Drop email to 𝐯𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐲𝐚.𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲@𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡.𝐜𝐨𝐦 for a demo. #accessibility #museums #inclusion #diversity #museumlife #artforall

As #access to fundamental necessities is a major hurdle for people with disabilities in India, there is a tendency for #leisure and recreation to be neglected for them. Enabling the #inclusion of people with disabilities in accessing museums is a crucial way to uphold principles of #socialjustice in the arts and culture space. Swipe to find out what measures museums can take to ensure inclusivity, and to learn more on this subject, read our report – Inclusion in Museums: Perspectives of People with Disabilities – commissioned by Museum of Art and Photography (MAP), Bengaluru here: https://lnkd.in/gtCKkXeR

In the world of fashion, individuals with disabilities are often overlooked and are sidelined by the prevailing unrealistic standards of beauty perpetuated in the media. Despite this, it's crucial to recognize the inherent uniqueness of humanity, transcending physical abilities. Fashion that captures the essence of an able-bodied person can equally complement and accentuate the beauty of a physically disabled individual. The primary impediments lie in perceptions and the marked lack of inclusivity within the beauty industry, particularly concerning adaptive fashion and disabled models. When disabled models confidently stride down the runway with their assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, they not only showcase external beauty but also epitomize courage, strength, and confidence—qualities that resonate beyond appearances. This inclusivity is not just a matter of representation; it fosters a powerful connection between the models and the audience. 15% of the global population is disabled, and when they see themselves reflected in the fashion world, it breaks down societal barriers and promotes a sense of relatability. Modeling, as a visual art form, must evolve to mirror the diversity inherent in humanity. There is no singular body type or standard that defines beauty. The runway should be a space where everyone, regardless of physical ability, can see themselves represented. In conversation with Somya Thakur, she shared her remarkable journey—ascending from modeling in India to making a significant mark on the global stage and participating in a Guinness World Record. Somya's path was filled with challenges, including childhood disabilities and another road accident in 2020 that broke her confidence from the inside. Despite numerous rejections from designers, a singular opportunity paved the way for her to create a world record, demonstrating the extraordinary potential within those often marginalized. The essence of Somya's story encapsulates a profound truth: believing in one's capabilities is the key to achieving anything in this world.  If we aspire to witness transformation in the fashion industry, embracing diversity and breaking down barriers, it requires a collective effort from individuals committed to making a difference. #wheelchairuser #disabled #fashioninnovation #fashion #beauty #disability

🌟 Imagine a world where every corner is accessible to all, regardless of ability. That dream became a reality for Adarsh in downtown Chicago—a vibrant oasis where diversity thrives, and barriers disappear. From smooth sidewalks to hydraulic lifts, assistive technology paved the way for unprecedented freedom and independence. However, as he returned to India, He couldn't help but notice the stark difference. Accessibility remains a distant dream for many, limiting opportunities and isolating countless individuals. 💡 Yet, change is possible when we unite. Let's dismantle barriers together—communities, businesses, and governments alike. Accessibility isn't just a win for people with disabilities; it's a win for society at large, fostering inclusivity and driving economic growth. Together, let's build a world where everyone can thrive. Read on experiences of Adarsh Ajaikumar through our recent blog, https://lnkd.in/gnERPy6x #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #AssistiveTechnology #BuiltEnvironment #UniversalDesign #GlobalChange

falguni nayar Sujeet Jain Rajesh Uppalapati Requesting attitudinal cooperation for better accessibility of Nykaa's digital platforms to persons with disabilities-I am Amar Jain, born blind-cannot see through eyes and my wife is blind as well. My wife and I use Nykaa extensively and the app used to be better in terms of usability from accessibility perspective to persons with disabilities. But since last year or so, the accessibility is broken. You are not able to remove products from the cart, there are unlabeled icons which is why our software cannot read their names even though visually you are able to understand the icon's function, and so on. I have written to Falguni mam in past hoping for her cooperation to resolve the issues, but have not got an acknowledgement or response until now. I will be greatful for your cooperation in resolving the issues, and I can even help your teams technically as I have the technical competence to talk about accessibility. But this declining accessibility is causing serious frustration now, and if I do not get a satisfactory response, I will be constrained to file a complaint before the Court of Chief Commissioner for Persons With Disabilities for inaccessibility. Section 46 of the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act read with Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Rules makes it obligatory on the service providers be it government or private to ensure compliance with accessibility standards. I am sincerely hoping that with little cooperation from your team we can resolve it without me having to go to court if you look at us as your user base for business. But due to inaccessibility even placing simple orders on Nykaa is becoming a time-consuming activity. And the inability of not being able to remove products from the cart would mean that we place and order, and then cancel because we cannot remove products from the cart otherwise. Hoping for prompt response and better accessibility for everyone. #AccessibilityMatters

Spotlighting Disability Pride Month Museums are wonderful places for new experiences and sensations. While sensory input might be especially complex for neurodivergent folks, everyone has different sensory needs. To help everyone have a great visit, we offer a few helpful items. Just ask for a sensory kit at the welcome desk, which includes: • Noise-reducing headphones: Available in both child and adult sizes. Let us know which you prefer. • Fidgets: Everyone loves fidgets, and we have a few types. These might be especially helpful since we can’t touch the art. • Sunglasses: Sometimes bright lights can be as startling as loud noises. These can be useful in spaces with lots of windows or high-contrast artworks and videos. We also provide a map showing areas that might become crowded or noisy. You can find this map on our website’s Accessibility page to help plan your visit. If you're in the galleries and realize you need any of these items, ask a Gallery Associate for the nearest route to the Welcome Desk. You can also stop by the Comfort Room in the Center for Creativity. Here, you'll find all these items in a cozy space with dim lighting and comfy chairs. Our Studio has these items too, plus weighted blankets and a sensory hour at the beginning of each Open Studio session. Please ask the Welcome Desk if you’d like to borrow these items for your visit. When you’re finished, kindly return them so they’re available for other guests. #DisabilityPrideMonth