"Uddeshya– Towards Gender Responsive Urban Mobility", WRI India’s annual conference on gender and mobility, organised in partnership with Samarthyam, the Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA), and GIZ. March 25th WRI India Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Divyang Empowerment

Uddeshya– Towards Gender Responsive Urban Mobility", WRI India’s annual conference on gender and mobility, organised in partnership with Samarthyam, the Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA), and GIZ. March 25, 2026 Silver Oak Hall and Lawn, India Habitat Centre, New Dli

The Uddeshya 2026 explores how cities can better design transport systems that reflect lived realities. Event: Uddeshya 2026 Date: March 25, 2026 Venue: Silver Oak Hall and Lawn, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility WRI India GizIndia

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mukti Advani, Senior Principal Scientist at CRRI, as a key speaker at Uddeshya 2026. 5 March 2026 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi WRI India Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility United Nations ESCAP

Honored to hear insights from Stuti Kacker, former Secretary, Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI, at the plenary of the fourth edition of Uddeshya – Towards Gender Responsive Urban Mobility, WRI India annual conference on Gender and Mobility. Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility Divyang Empowerment United Nations ESCAP

A powerful gathering of leaders, practitioners, and advocates at the fourth edition of Uddeshya on 25th March– Towards Gender Responsive Urban Mobility by WRI India, together with Samarthyam, Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA), and GIZ

APNA member Della L. Leonor represented the disability sector at the First Quarter Meeting of the **National Anti-Poverty Commission – PWD Sectoral Council at Red Hotel Manila (Mar 24–27, 2026). New Delhi Office Della Lucky Leonor Anjlee Agarwal

True accessibility is a fundamental right to dignity and independence. Let’s build a world where every space is designed for everyone—because inclusion belongs behind every door.

Accessibility is not about sides. It’s about moving forward—ensuring inclusion across gender, age, and disability for everyone. #AccessibilityForAll #InclusionMatters Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility UN Women United Nations ESCAP Accessible India Raahgiri Foundation

The Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA) is actively working to make digital ecosystems inclusive Description: A moving globe with a symbol of location. In the left-hand corner, it is written APNA series to raise awareness on digital accessibility for PwDs

Asia Pacific Network for Accessibility celebrates our Thailand member, Ms. Thitiphorn Prawatsrichai (Mind Mind), for actively contributing as a speaker at the WE RISE Together 2.0 Training on Inclusive Business Readiness and Procurement Capacity Development in Bangkok.

APNA members Dr. Anjlee Agarwal and Mr. D. Chakravarti served as trainers, bringing powerful lived experience expertise to a 2-day workshop on Disability Inclusive Sanitation organised by CREA for Urban Local Body professionals and officers from Odisha, India (16–17 April 2026).

Urban Local Body professionals from Odisha come together with APNA trainers Dr. Anjlee Agarwal and Mr. D. Chakravarti during the CREA workshop on Disability Inclusive Sanitation.

For Digital Accessibility Journey Flow: Open Website Screen reader starts reading page Navigate via headings/links Missing alt text on images Improper heading structure Outcome: task abandonment Insight: Content is not perceivable → WCAG failure

Digital Accessibility and Mobility Impairment (Keyboard-only User) Journey Flow: Open Website Use TAB key for navigation Focus not visible Keyboard trap in menu/form Cannot submit form 🔴 Outcome: Drop-off Insight: The interface is not operable

Digital Accessibility & Hearing Impairment Journey Flow: Open video/audio content ❌ No captions/subtitles ❌ No transcript 🔴 Outcome: Missed information Insight: Content not perceivable #accessibility Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI United Nations ESCAP UN Women Accessible India

A website without captions silences a Deaf user. A PDF without screen-reader support shuts out a blind student. A button without keyboard access blocks a person with mobility impairment. The internet was meant for everyone. Stop designing doors that only some people can open

Digital Accessibility and Cognitive Disability Journey Flow: Open website Complex layout Long paragraphs Confusing instructions Errors not explained Outcome: Task abandonment Insight: Content not understandable #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityForAll

The four POUR principles of accessibility: These principles serve as the foundation for the WCAG compliance audit framework and levels A & AA compliance discussed in the training materials. #AccessibilityForAll #inclusion #DigitalAccessibility

Accessibility is not a privilege; it’s a pathway to equal opportunity. When women with disabilities thrive at work, everyone moves forward together. #AccessibilityForAll #inclusion #WorkplaceInclusion はうはう