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In this episode of OoruLabs, India’s premier Urban Affairs podcast, Sathya Sankaran, explores the multifaceted aspects of disability in society, focusing on the prevalence of disabilities, the role of technology in enhancing accessibility, government initiatives like the UDID card, and the challenges faced in urban environments. The discussion emphasizes the importance of empathy, awareness, and the need for inclusive policies to support individuals with disabilities. The conversation delves into the various challenges and solutions surrounding accessibility for people with disabilities, focusing on urban planning, public transportation, and the need for a cultural shift in mindset towards inclusion. It highlights the importance of implementing effective accessibility measures in public spaces and the role of technology in facilitating these changes. The discussion also emphasizes the need for advocacy and awareness to empower individuals with disabilities to demand their rights and access. This conversation explores the innovative solutions for improving accessibility in public spaces and education, focusing on the development of an app that allows users to audit and assess the accessibility of various locations. It discusses the challenges faced in inclusive education, the role of schools, and the importance of creating awareness and empathy towards individuals with disabilities. The dialogue emphasizes the need for data-driven approaches to enhance urban accessibility and the collective responsibility to foster an inclusive environment.

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Keywords

disability, accessibility, technology, government policy, urban planning, inclusion, assistive devices, social justice, community support, awareness, accessibility, public transportation, disability rights, urban planning, inclusive design, technology solutions, accessibility audit, physical disabilities, mindset change, Yes to Access, accessibility, education, technology, urban planning, disability, inclusion, app development, public spaces, awareness, empathy

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Sound Bites

"Our footpaths, it's a story best left to itself."

"There are places where it lacks in implementation."

"Only two of them had ramps."

"We need to get them to demand for those rights."

"We built an app that can use smartphone features."

"We hope to make this a digital public good."

"We've got about 10,000 places assessed so far."

"Degrees mean nothing, certificates mean nothing."

"Empathy is what we need to show to people."

"Let's make that information available to people."

"Thanks a bunch for coming on this show."

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding Disability in Society

06:03 The Role of Technology in Accessibility

11:55 Government Initiatives and Challenges

18:01 The State of Urban Accessibility

18:20 Implementation Challenges in Accessibility

21:14 Public Transportation Accessibility Audit

23:34 Tech Solutions for Accessibility

26:32 Addressing Physical Disabilities

30:55 Changing Mindsets for Inclusion

35:08 Yes to Access: A Tech Solution

37:23 Innovative Accessibility Solutions

39:17 Data-Driven Accessibility Audits

41:50 Challenges in Inclusive Education

46:11 The Role of Schools in Inclusion

49:00 Future of Urban Accessibility

50:20 Creating Awareness and Empathy

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