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The Boy Behind an Effervescent Smile: Arman’s Story

A Beginning Filled with Uncertainty Arman’s journey began with uncertainty. Diagnosed early with Down Syndrome, his childhood included health challenges and a future that felt unclear to many around him. Despite this, his family remained a constant source of care and strength, supporting him through early medical needs and developmental milestones. As he entered school, […]

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When Disability Meets Poverty and Gender: The Invisible Crisis We Must Address

The Reality Behind Closed Doors In India’s cities—behind construction sites, informal settlements, and crowded rental rooms—there is a reality we rarely acknowledge. A daily wage worker leaves home at 6 a.m.Inside, a child with a disability stays behind. Not because the family does not care.But because they have no choice. This is where disability meets […]