Counting the visible, missing the invisible—the limits of India’s disability rights system
ThePrint
India's disability rights framework, as outlined in the RPwD Act 2016, aims to move beyond a narrow, medicalized view of disability by recognizing 21 categories and emphasizing socio-medical barriers. However, the distribution of Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards reveals a significant underrepresentation of invisible and non-physical disabilities, such as chronic neurological conditions, suggesting limitations in administrative recognition and accessibility. Despite legal recognition, many disabilities do not translate into tangible benefits, highlighting a gap between policy and implementation.
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