 "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, on paper, resembles the successful Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. But the true gap lies in implementation")
In 2010, a motor-vehicle accident stole my mobility, leaving me with multiple disabilities and reliant on a wheelchair. Suddenly, the world I knew seemed impossibly small, as the option of seeking a graduate degree from an Indian university slipped out of my reach. Yet, across the oceans, whispers of inclusivity and accommodative culture for students with disabilities reached my ears. These narratives starkly contrasted with the reality I knew in India–a world of limited accessibility, whether organisational, environmental, or attitudinal.
Determined to pursue my MBA on a level playing field, I set my sights on universities in
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