Disability Archives

Two Deaf Lovers & a Caste System: A Story from Haryana

Sushil Mahla and Neelam Rani are hearing- and speech-impaired, but are grateful for their disabilities. In Haryana, their relationship wouldn’t have transcended the fiercely defended boundaries of caste had they been “normal”.

Sat Singh July 7, 2016

People

How My Co-Worker Turned His Disability Into His Superpower

Mahesh was a co-worker with cerebral palsy. I had made up my mind about him without giving him a fair chance. Months later, he helped me achieve my dream.

Roshan Cariappa May 31, 2016

POV

What My Stuttering Taught Me About Disabilities and Arranged Marriage

I grew up receiving the best of education, surrounded by the most loving friends and family and never being treated as “different” because of my speech impediment. But ever since I entered the “shaadi ki umar ho gaye hai” phase, my stammering has been viewed as an imperfection.

Umaima Saeed April 26, 2016