Better Society for “Differently Abled People”: Possibilities and Challenges

Abstract

hanging dimensions of our journey as a nation from Amritmohatsav kcal to Amrit kaal challenges, achievements and the road ahead. This paper explores the idea of a better society for “Differently Abled people”: possibilities and challenges by creating a more inclusive society and potential advancements for greater accessibility and their empowerment. From technological innovations to changing societal attitudes, this paper unfolds the multifaceted dimensions toward a better society for everyone. In the 1970s scenario when a child in a family was born disabled it was called that particular family was disabled because it affected the members of family, their quality of life, use of time, and financial resources. They were considered as defectologists which implies disabled persons are of less intrinsic value also they constitute for world’s largest minority, India has a total population of 2.68 cr people registered as disabled. Here, social exclusion is stratified based on class, caste, and gender, differently abled people are excluded from the process of advanced human existence and development but in recent years the focus on the differently abled has gained significant focus. In today’s scenario when development is taking its own pace, and India is heading towards Amritkal which is aimed to improve the lives of the citizens, bridging the development gap between villages, cities and persons too. Govt of India has brought such policies which may lead to transformation for an equitable society. Issues like accessibility, education, self self-empowerment are need to be focused upon for persons with disabilities. Though schemes are benefitting them but still there are many discrepancies and loopholes that are not allowing them to work at their full capacity due to which they face many challenges.