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Accessibility
In simple words, accessibility means capable of being reached, obtainable and easy to approach. In other words “Creatinga Barrier Free Environment”. According to our ‘The rights of People with Disability Act’ provisions are to be made to create a barrier free environment for all persons with disability to encourage them to be fully participating members of the society.A person with disability has an equal right to access. Access leads to Inclusion.
Accessibility is a matter of right. Many disability organisations are actively taking up this specific cause. Accessibility audits of public places are being done by them to ensure equal participation of the person with disability in the mainstream society.
Accessible India Campaign
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has launched Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) as a nation-wide Campaign for achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
This campaign has Three Components:
1) Built Environment Accessibility
An accessible physical environment benefits everyone, not just persons with disabilities. Measures should be undertaken to eliminate obstacles and barriers to indoor and outdoor facilities including schools, medical facilities, and workplaces. These would include not only buildings, but also footpaths, curb cuts, and obstacles that block the flow of pedestrian traffic.
2) Transportation System Accessibility
Transportation is a vital component for independent living and be in the mainstream of society. PWDs rely on transportation facilities to move from one place to another. Transportation covers a number of areas including air travel, road travel, buses, taxis, and trains.
3) Information & Communication Eco System Accessibility
Access to information creates opportunities for everyone in society. Access to information refers to all information. People use information in many forms to make decisions about their daily lives from reading price tags, to physically enter a hall, to participate in an event, to read a pamphlet with healthcare information, to understand a train timetable, or to view webpages. No longer should societal barriers of infrastructure, and inaccessible formats stand in the way of obtaining and utilizing information in daily life.
(Source-http://accessibleindia.gov.in)
1 - Barrier Breakfounded byMs.ShilpiKapooris one such organization in Mumbai which specializes in accessibility consulting and assistive technology to empower people with disabilities. They conduct accessibility testing, prepare accessible documents, accessible media&impart accessibility training. And to meet this purpose, Barrier Break makes available aids and devices that can assist a person with low vision or a person who is blind or for a person with mobility or learning impairment in schools, colleges, home and workplace.
Office No. 102, Highway Commercial Complex,IB Patel Road, Opposite Laghu Udyog Industrial Estate,
Goregaon (E), Mumbai - 400063
Tel:.022- 2686 0485-87, 022- 2686 0489-90
www.barrierbreak.com
2 - Karishma Enterprises headed by Mr. Ram Agarwalwho has been instrumental in educating the Indian blind community of the benefits of assistive technology devices and inculcates a new found confidence among them that they can also learn and earn.
30, Maker Arcade, Ground Floor, Near World Trade Centre, Cuff Parade, Mumbai – 400005.
Tel:.022-22181853, 22153291. Mobile & WhatsApp: 09321539290
www.karishmaenterprises.com
3 - NuK Healthcare founded by Mr.Nitin Katreprovidesa wide range of Manual and Electronic Wheelchairs, Orthotics products and wide variety of rehab products.
Shop No. 12, Sonal Apartments, Bldg No 2, Sonawala Cross Road no 1, Opp. SBI, Goregaon(East),
Mumbai-400063.
Tel:022-6525929 Fax.:+91-22-26852199
Tel:.09869440470 / 09820207899
www.wheelchairsolution.com
4 - Ferro Equipheaded by Mr.Ferdinand Rodricks specializes in Vehicle Adaptations for CP/ Orthopedically Handicapped. Ferro Equipdoes modification of hundreds of vehicles, and devices a year for people with various disabilities from installing hand controls, wheelchair accessible vehicles, rotary seats, patient hoists, swimming pool hoists, toilet accessories, auxiliary accelerators, customizing wheelchairs, seats for cerebral palsy children etc.
Ferro Equip Plot - CTS - 1615, 1st Lane left after St. Anthony Church & School,
Entrance to Chiku wadi, Malwani, Lane Opp. Jari Mari Mata Mandir,
Malad (West), Mumbai 400095 - INDIA.
Tel:.022-28889574, 9820120556, 9769042026
www.mobilityenhanced.com
For Accessible Commute /Travel & Holidays
Access 4 All.Arvind Prabhoo, PrabhooGhar, 26, Hanuman Cross Road no: 2, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai : 400057
www.access4all.co.in
“Ezymov” India's first wheelchair taxi Service and Ambulance service in Mumbai for Disabled people.GangaVihar CHS. Office No.3, Trimurti Lane, SionChunabhatti, Mumbai- 400022.Tel: 022 6900 0880
www.ezymov.com
“Meru Enable” Wheel chair accessible taxi service for special needs.
F - 17, 4th Floor, B wing, Pinnacle Business Park, Shanti Nagar, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400093.Tel:44224422, 22 40520100
www.meru.in
Mobicabis a wheelchair accessible cab service based in Mumbai.
Tel:099200 98900.
www.facebook.com/pg/MobicabAccess
Samartha Travels- Prasad Phanasgaokarfor Car Rentals, Wheelchair Accessible Vans for City & Outstation tours.
E-1803 Anmol Complex, Off S.V. Rd ,opp Patel Petrolpump,Goregaon(W) Mumbai-400062. Tel:09821501718
www.samarthatravels.com
Uber Acess & Uber Assist -
www.accessibility.uber.com
Enable Travel by Cox & King –Holiday Packages for Disabled
Turner Morrison Building, 16 Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Tel:1800 266 8002
www.enabletravel.com
Planet Abled by Neha Arora -
They provide Accessible Travel Solutions and
Leisure Excursions for people with different disabilities. They also provide
Shopping Assistant/Buddy.
407 VikasKunj, VikasPuri, Delhi, 110018 Tel:099100 42281
travel@planetabled.com
www.planetabled.com
Umoja Travels Pvt. Ltd. offers Disable Friendly Holidays
&Accessible Holiday Destinations.
83, Worli Seaface, Outhouse Building, Mumbai-400030.
Tel:022-33756005
www.umoja.in