Advocate Akeel Ahmad Usmani

Captions on this video may help many of us follow it better. For others, they may be what makes the video accessible at all. That is the everyday reality of assistive technology: often simple, familiar, and easy to overlook, but powerful enough to decide who is included and who is left out. On World Day for Assistive Technology, NCPEDP reiterates that assistive technology is essential to access, independence, and equal participation. When it is available, affordable, and shaped by persons with disabilities, it does more than support access. It "Unlocks the Everyday"! @Mphasis @_ATscale @Unlock_Everyday @GDIHub @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @armanaly #WorldATDay #UnlockTheEveryday #MeAndMyAT #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #NCPEDP

The Unique Disability ID (UDID) is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at creating a national database for Persons with Disabilities. It has also become essential for accessing various social welfare schemes and government benefits. The UDID card is an important step towards recognition, inclusion, and easier access to entitlements for persons with disabilities. However, many people are still unaware of the process, benefits, and required documentation. As @akeel_usmani , Legal Aid Coordinator at NCPEDP, highlighted in @ThePrintIndia , India needs large-scale awareness campaigns on disability rights and UDID registration in mission mode. Watch the full video: youtu.be/wCXKbbit6hM?si… For queries related to applying for UDID or accessing disability-related entitlements, contact the NCPEDP Helpline: +91-9217345677, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM @Mphasis @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @PIB_India @armanaly @drag_org #NCPEDP #UDID #RPwDAct

एक कार्ड, अनगिनत बाधाएं: दिव्यांगों के लिए कितना आसान है UDID बनवाना? दिप्रिंट की वितस्ता कौल @dawnofsonder की रिपोर्ट #ThePrintGroundReport hindi.theprint.in/feature/how-ea…

Layers of verification, little guidance — India’s specially abled grapple with govt's UDID system. Vitasta Kaul @dawnofsonder reports on the gaps between policy and access in India’s disability welfare system Watch #ThePrintGroundReport youtu.be/wCXKbbit6hM

The UDID was envisioned as a single, universal identity to simplify access for persons with disabilities. But @ThePrintIndia report shows how repeated verification, unclear processes, lack of awareness, inaccessible digital systems, and uneven implementation across states continue to make persons with disabilities prove themselves again and again. @akeel_usmani , Legal Aid Coordinator at NCPEDP, puts it plainly: a card has meaning only when it is accepted on the ground. Central and state governments must close this gap so that UDID is recognised uniformly across systems and becomes a gateway to rights and entitlements, not another barrier. Read the full report - theprint.in/ground-reports… @Mphasis @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @PIB_India @armanaly @drag_org #NCPEDP #UDID #RPwDAct

The conversation on universal health coverage must include persons with disabilities, not as an afterthought, but as people whose healthcare needs are often continuous, layered, and expensive. NCPEDP’s White Paper, "Inclusive Health Coverage for All", brings this gap into focus. Our research suggests that more than 80% of persons with disabilities do not have access to health insurance. Behind this figure are individuals and families paying out of pocket for needs central to health, dignity, mobility, education, work, and independent living. India’s move towards universal health coverage will remain incomplete unless these realities are recognised. Health coverage must include persons with disabilities in practice, not only in principle. On the occasion of Ayushman Bharat Diwas, NCPEDP strongly urges inclusion of people with disabilities at par with senior citizens above the age of seventy (70) years.  Link to NCPEDP’s White Paper on Health : ncpedp.org/publications/ NCPEDP Helpline : +91-9217345677 @armanaly @Mphasis @AyushmanNHA @MoHFW_INDIA @OfficeOf_MM @mansukhmandviya @PIB_India @socialpwds @MSJEGOI @Drvirendrakum13 @NITIAayog @HealthParliamnt @irdaindia #AyushmanBharatDiwas #UniversalHealthCoverage #DisabilityRights #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthForAll #NCPEDP

As India moves towards women’s reservation and a possible expansion of legislative seats, Arman Ali (@armanaly ), Executive Director, NCPEDP, calls for reservation for persons with disabilities in Parliament and State Assemblies. @Bajaj_Finserv @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @PMOIndia @LokSabhaSectt @loksabhaspeaker @ombirlakota @MinistryWCD @VPIndia @rashtrapatibhvn @mpa_india @rajyasabhatv @narendramodi @HMOIndia @RahulGandhi @NitinNabin @yadavakhilesh @kharge @BJP4India @INCIndia @NCPspeaks @samajwadiparty @AITCofficial @AamAadmiParty #WomenReservation #LegislaturesForDisability #DisabilityInclusion #PoliticalParticipation #MeraVoteMeraBharat

Let us be counted! We the #Personswithdisabilities, our number matters in #Census2027! Pragati & Vikas, the friendly faces guiding the way -join the movement & make our mark! #Census2027 #InclusionMatters #NothingWithoutUs @socialpwds @pib_MoSJE @HMOIndia #PragatiAurVikas

We the (Persons with Disabilities) will be the decisive force in making India the world's third-largest economy. #NothingWithoutUs #Empowered #UNCRPD #RpwdAct2016

You were the only one like yourself. remains our inspiration and guiding light forever! Javed Never dies. #JavedAbidi #FatherofIndianDisabilityMovement #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

Today, NCPEDP launched its report on the “Access to Justice for People with Disabilities”, centred on the lived realities of persons with disabilities and their challenges in accessing the fundamental right of Access to Justice. Drawing from data collected from 30 states through field visits, Key Informant Interviews, and RTI responses, the report documents persistent barriers within justice institutions - from inaccessible infrastructure and communication systems, to limited accessibility in court rooms and negligible representation in legal aid data, where persons with disabilities account for less than 1% of beneficiaries nationally. The findings call for systemic reform across policing, judiciary, and legal aid to ensure that access to justice is not denied in practice. The full report will be available to read shortly. Stay tuned @Mphasis @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @NALSAR_Official @AmitaDhanda @as_narayanan @armanaly @DeepaNagraj @drag_org @akeel_usmani @thatrightsguy #AccessToJustice #DisabilityInclusion #RPwDAct #NCPEDP

Appeal from the Disability sector of Jammu and Kashmir to all MLAs @sunilsharmamla @parawahid @khadime_langate @sajadlone @TariqKarra @BhatNizamuddin @Irfanhafeezlone

Protesting for Budget benifits in favour of persons with Disabilities @OfficeOfLGJandK

Empowering Divyangjan with Dignity & Innovation! Divyanjan Kaushal Yojana: Tailored training in IT, AVGC, hospitality & F&B for meaningful, process-driven jobs. Divyang Sahara Yojana: Scaling ALIMCO production, AI-powered R&D, stronger PM Divyasha Kendras, and Assistive Tech Marts—modern hubs to see, try & buy! Together, building an inclusive Bharat! 🇮🇳 #ViksitBharatBudget #DivyangEmpowerment #SugamyaBharat #AccessibleIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @Drvirendrakum13 @blvermaup @mygovindia @PIB_India

Empowering Divyangjan through dignity, skills, and care. The Union Budget 2026–27 strengthens inclusive growth with focused skilling, assistive technology, enhanced healthcare, and caregiver training — ensuring opportunity, accessibility, and independence for all. #ViksitBharatBudget #UnionBudget2026 #EmpoweringDivyangjan #InclusiveIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @Drvirendrakum13 @blvermaup @mygovindia @PIB_India

Huge shoutout to @nsitharaman Heartening to see the disability sector & @ncpedp_india recognized for their tireless work. These new measures are pathways to dignity, independence for disabled people , The future is accessible! @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia #ViksitBharatBudget

Disability isn’t a cost to be managed it’s an investment to be made. A barrier-free India isn't just a social cause; it’s an economic necessity I sat down with @IndiaAutism to discuss the path ahead for @ncpedp_india youtu.be/IHa8EwKvkRo?si…

Bihar recorded a historic 64.66% voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the highest ever in the state's history. Persons with disabilities participated in large numbers and became an important part of this milestone. As part of our #MeraVoteMeraBharat Campaign, NCPEDP appointed 18 youth with disabilities as Field Monitors under the Field Fellowship on Community Engagement. They conducted access audits across constituencies and reached 77 voters with disabilities to understand their voting experience. @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI @officecmbihar @News18Bihar @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @armanaly @Mphasis @PIB_India #PoliticalParticipation #RepresentationMatters #AccessibleElections #NCPEDP #BiharElections2025

बिहार विधानसभा चुनाव 2025 के पहले चरण में 18 ज़िलों की 121 सीटों पर 3.75 करोड़ मतदाता 1314 उम्मीदवारों के भाग्य का फैसला करेंगे। राज्यभर में 45,341 मतदान केंद्र बनाए गए हैं, जिनमें 3,22,077 दिव्यांग मतदाता भी शामिल हैं। NCPEDP की #MeraVoteMeraBharat मुहिम के तहत हम यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहते हैं कि भारत के चुनाव आयोग द्वारा निर्धारित सुनिश्चित न्यूनतम सुविधाएँ (AMF) हर बूथ पर उपलब्ध हों। अगर आपने किसी मतदान केंद्र पर वोट दिया है या देने जा रहे हैं, कृपया यह Access Audit Form भरें: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ma6RG… किसी भी चुनाव से जुड़ी जानकारी या सहायता के लिए संपर्क करें: NCPEDP हेल्पलाइन: 9958955744 @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI @CEOBihar @officecmbihar @News18Bihar @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @armanaly @Mphasis #AccessibleElections #BiharElections2025 #DisabilityInclusion #NCPEDP #MeraVoteMeraBharat

We welcome @ECISVEEP’s step to make election support more accessible through the ‘Book-a-Call with BLO’ and 1950 Voter Helpline services. These facilities will enable over 7.2 lakh voters with disabilities in Bihar to access information and assistance with dignity. Voters with disabilities can also reach the NCPEDP Helpline: 9958955744 for election-related queries. @MSJEGOI @socialpwds @CEOBihar @officecmbihar @airnews_patna @armanaly @akeel_usmani #MeraVoteMeraBharat #Accessibility #Inclusion #BiharElection2025