In this month’s Success Story segment, we bring you a heartwarming story of friendship, resilience, and purpose. A journey led by two inspiring mothers who turned their personal challenges into a movement that celebrates connection and inclusion. Meet Gopika Kapoor and Moneisha Nagar , co-founders of Buddy Up , a unique social platform designed to help people with disabilities build friendships, communities, and a true sense of belonging. Their story is not just about creat

The Disability Certificate is a document that serves as proof of a person's disability. It may also be referred to as the PwD certificate, PH certificate, or handicap certificate. This certificate, along with an identity card, is crucial for individuals with disabilities of more than 40%. It enables them to access various facilities, benefits, and concessions available under different schemes. Defining Disability The World Health Organization (WHO) defines disability as "an u

Vikaas is a day care program introduced by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under India's Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Its core purpose is to give persons with disabilities aged 10 and above structured opportunities to build interpersonal and vocational skills as they move into adolescence and adulthood. While a person with disability is at a Vikaas Centre, the Registered Organization (RO) running it also provides on-site caregiving sup

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, through its Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, introduced the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme as a significant step toward inclusive healthcare in India. This program aims to provide affordable health insurance coverage to individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities. By addressing the healthcare needs of some of the most vulnerable groups, the government ensures that

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Categorization skills are an essential part of early childhood language development . Categories are groups or classes of items that...