Action Collaborative of Organisations of People with Disabilities and Government on COVID-19
Samarthyam (www.samarthyam.com) is an Organization of People with Disabilities (OPDs) founded in 1991. We have a Special Consultative Status with United Nations ECOSOC, since 2015. The pioneering efforts of Samarthyam are recognized by UN agencies and Government of India, for example promoting rights based advocacy, inclusive, accessible and sustainable environment with focus on independent, safe mobility and gender equality (girls and women with disabilities). Samarthyam team is working with proactive approach to reach out to grassroots OPDs with the help of central and state governments and UN agencies . As India continue to battle the pandemic, we are amplifying our outreach to people with disabilities to reassure that their survival is a priority by promoting connectivity in rural and remote areas, assuring information in accessible formats and preventing discrimination. The Covid-19 crisis is new. It is requiring us all to act, inte...