Javed Abidi

Javed Abidi, a prominent disability rights activist and key figure in India's 1995 Persons with Disabilities Act, shares his inspiring journey. He recounts organizing protests for disability legislation and the struggles faced when returning to an inaccessible India. Javed highlights the shift from charity to rights-based advocacy, the challenges of lobbying Parliament, and the law's transformative impact on education and employment for millions. His reflections underscore ongoing challenges and the vital work still needed for disability rights in India.