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Conquering the courts and waves!      Mitesh Shah, a dedicated yoga practitioner and a fitness advocate, embodies wellness and determination and thrives as an entrepreneur. But that’s just the start of his achievements! Not only is he a state-level para swimmer, he’s also a national-level wheelchair lawn tennis player. His innovative assistive solutions have also won him a Project Discovery 4.0 award!      Join us for the Fireside Chat, ‘Game, set, Match!’ to know more about how Mitesh overcame polio in his infancy and turned his challenges into strengths!       Date: 9th August, 2024 (Friday)   Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM   Location: https://bit.ly/3LPvAOm    Meeting ID: 816 0351 2302   Passcode: 111       #BreakFreeSolutions #ProjectDiscovery #EveryoneAnInnovator #PersonsWithDisabilities #ParaAthlete #AssistiveTechnology #BreakingBarriers #InclusiveSports 

We're hiring! Are you passionate about making a difference in the disability sector? We're looking for an Associate Manager to join our EnAble Vaani team in Bengaluru. Help us scale our platform, engage users, and ensure quality content. If you have 4+ years of experience in the social sector, are fluent in Hindi, English, and Marathi/Bangla, and possess strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills, we want you! Apply now at careers@enableindia.org and be a part of our mission to reach the unreached. #JobOpportunity #SocialImpact #DisabilitySector #HiringNow #InclusiveEmployment #BengaluruJobs #JobAlert #Hiring

Join us as an IT Manager! We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background and 5+ years of experience in IT management. As part of this role, you will oversee our IT operations, ensuring that all systems are secure, reliable, and efficient! Apply now at careers@enableindia.org!    Location: Bangalore     #JobOpening #ITManager #InclusiveHiring #TechCareers #BengaluruJobs #EnAbleIndia 

After a survey revealed that more viewers watch the Paralympics to see people "overcome their disabilities" rather than to witness elite athletes compete, Channel 4 responded with a powerful campaign. This video is a part of Channel 4’s powerful new campaign, which aims to shift the narrative and spotlight the athletes' incredible sporting achievements." Rather than showing the athletes “overcoming their disabilities”, the film depicts Paralympians taking on and overcoming forces such as gravity, friction and time – the impassionate elements and unchangeable forces of our world – that make no exception for any athlete, regardless of someone’s disability. This campaign stands out for several key reasons: * It reflects genuine community insights. * It promotes true inclusivity. * It embraces bold and creative ideas. * It addresses societal attitudes towards people with disabilities. Most importantly, it shifts the focus to the athletes themselves, not their disabilities. Athletes are exceptional, period. #DisabilityInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #SDGs #AXSChat #BillionStrong

DEPwD (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities) has selected 100 trainers to be upskilled on the Employability Skills Manual for persons with disabilities! This Training of Trainers (TOT) program will focus on the philosophy and application of the manual. Trainers will also learn about the 21st-century training techniques, models, and disability-specific skills!      First stop: NIEPID (National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities), Secunderabad! 21 Trainers, both people with and without disabilities, from 13 states and 1 UT joined us for an intensive 5-day TOT program! It was led by EnAble India staff members, Roopa Reddy, Shibu T L & Dinesh Kumar. What did they learn? An orientation to the manual and facilitator toolkit, which was followed by an assessment by Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD). They’re now ready to independently conduct these sessions and impart essential job skills and attitudes, ensuring that persons with disabilities are job-ready and equipped for success! Divyang Empowerment   #Inclusion #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveTraining #DEPwD #SkillDevelopment #JobReady #NIEPID #BreakingBarriers #PersonsWithDisabilities 

We are #hiring! Are you a seasoned communications professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities? Do you want to work in an NGO recognized by Great Place To Work? We're on the lookout for a Head of Media & Communications to join our team in Bengaluru! As the Head of Media & Communications, you'll lead the development and execution of our internal and external communications strategy. Please send in your application to careers@enableindia.org . #JobOpening #Media #Communications #DisabilityInclusion #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #BangaloreHiring #JobAlert #Inclusion

Only 1.9% of people with disabilities aged 20-29 were enrolled in higher education for the 2020-21 academic year. Complex factors like inaccessibility, financial challenges, and lack of awareness often stand in the way of these students experiencing college life. What can be done to increase student enrollment? We started by sensitizing the teachers!     Creating new chapters on disability inclusion!      We just wrapped up a 2-day Disability Awareness Program, led by our staff members, Roopa Reddy, George S. & Narendra VG, for 230 faculty members at Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati, Assam! From July 22nd to 23rd, the faculty explored new ways of making campuses inclusive of persons with disabilities, from the lessons conducted in class, to physical accessibility.    Dhanya Ravi, a person with brittle bone disease, shared the story of her teacher’s decade-long dedication to teaching her at home as a volunteer. Members also heard from Giridhar, a person with vision disability who overcame barriers to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree, and Narendra, our colleague with multiple disabilities. The faculty then created impactful action plans for disability inclusion in the year ahead!      #DisabilityAwareness #HigherEducation #InclusiveEducation #Empowerment #AccessibilityForAll #EducationForAll #CreatingChange #PersonsWithDisability

India has emerged as one of the key areas of development for the Zero Project, showcasing its incredible potential and groundbreaking innovations. Together with our partners Youth4Jobs Foundation and EnAble India we're delighted to share two upcoming events this September: Join us online for the Zero Project India Conference 2024 in New Delhi, where the global Zero Project Network and regional innovators unite to build a more inclusive future. Save the date: September 19-20, 2024! Hosted by Youth4Jobs, in collaboration with The Hans Foundation and Axis Bank Foundation, the conference (#ZeroConIndia24) will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from around the world. Following this, the Zero Project Bangalore Technology Forum: Food for Thought will be organized by EnAble India. Taking place on September 23, 2024, it will focus on technological advancements in the disability sector, by bringing together innovators from India and other countries. Video Production: Mediengarten International Sign Interpretation: Sandra Schügerl Meera Shenoy, Michael Fembek, Sayomdeb Mukherjee, Anja Günther #ZeroConIndia24 #Innovation #GlobalNetworks #ZeroBarriers

“My parents said, ‘Why do you want to work and be independent? Are you not getting what you need right now?’ It took a lot of convincing for them to agree. I’m a person with Osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and I use a wheelchair to move around. As parents, they’re right, but as a child who wanted to grow and be independent, I was also right. I started with a data entry job and after a few months, I shifted to freelance content writing and a call centre job. But I really wanted a sustainable income and around that time, Shanti Raghavan messaged me about an opening in EnAble India. My mom was against it. She said: You have the privilege of working from home, and now you have to travel to the office weekly. But I said no matter what, I’m taking it. And it was a big thing for me. I’ve worked with 3 teams here, Triveni, Media and Communications, and now, Candidate Success. As part of the helpdesk team, I come in direct contact with people with disabilities. I understand their interests and backgrounds and provide recommendations on whether they are job-ready or need more training. Every day there’s a new person, a new story. I can really connect with their challenges, struggles, and aspirations. More than the salary, this motivates me. And as a woman with a disability, financial independence also gives me an identity and makes me feel valued within my family. I've made all the choices for my career. Nobody else has taken those decisions for me. As part of my work, I travel all over to give talks. I’ve never liked traveling before as I face accessibility barriers and stigma from others. But now, it’s my favorite thing as I’ve got good friends to accompany me. They gracefully support me to see places, even when they’re inaccessible. I feel comfortable and safe. Trivandrum and Taj Mahal are some of the recent places I've been to and absolutely loved! The kind of exposure, confidence and opportunities to network I have gotten through my travels are my assets. " Continued in the comments below. - Dhanya Ravi Executive, Candidate Success ‘I Am EnAble India’ is a series of picture stories, where we share the journey of our staff members. Tune in every Wednesday to meet more amazing humans! #IAmEnAbleIndia #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheScenes #EnAbleIndia25 #HumanStories #EmployeeSpotlight #NGOLife #WorkplaceDiversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #Wheelchair #Inclusion #DisabilityPride

Welcome to Art INC., a first-of-its-kind art exhibition at the Museum of Goa, displaying over a 100 artworks by 45+ artists with disabilities from Goa! From vibrant watercolors and oil paintings to monochrome marvels, the walls of Museum of Goa (MOG) are bursting with creativity! The 'Art Inc.' exhibition is a collaborative event organized in partnership with the Department of Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities, Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, EnAble India and International Purple Fest Goa, to support and celebrate these incredible artists and create meaningful conversations around disability.  Join us at Gallery 1 to support artists and buy meaningful art that makes a difference. Visit Art Inc. and witness the power of inclusivity! Date: Until 4th August, 2024  Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM  Venue: Museum of Goa  Entry Charges: Free for Persons with Disabilities and the guests accompanying them. #ArtInc #ArtExhibition Divyang Empowerment Goa State Commission for Persons with Disabilities International Purple Fest, Goa Shanti Raghavan Dipesh Sutariya Museum of Goa