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| DOWNLOAD PDF | The Ability Barrier India has one of the largest disabled populations in the world, but companies wishing to employ them face an uphill battle as lax anti-discrimination laws and lack of incentives make inclusive employment a tough proposition. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Top 5 In 2006, the United Nations General Assembly drafted the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. Beyond Profit looks at five examples of inclusive legislation from around the world. Face-to-Face Beyond Profit spoke to Akhilesh Malani, Head of Accessibility at Prakat Solutions, about the lack and challenges of inclusive technologies for the disabled.
Spotlight South Africa has legislated disability rights, but in the absense of a consensus on what "disability" means, how will it promote a more inclusive society? Beyond Profit presents the issue. Case Study Lenders on the popular microlending platform, Kiva, form groups to lend to those with disabilities. Eye On Shilpi Kapoor of BarrierBreak Technologies talks about how technology can be a game changer for those with disabilities. |
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