Nir Shrestha

International Youth Day is observed on August 12 to recognize youth as vital stakeholders in the development process. Each year, a theme is selected to highlight diverse and intersecting issues affecting youth in all their diversity. This year’s theme is centered around digital technology: "From Cli...

The concept of Independent Living, alongside Community Support and Personal Assistant Services, signifies a significant evolution in societal perspectives and provisions for individuals with disabilities. This paradigm challenges the misconception that independent living implies complete self-suffic...

About a year ago, I had the chance to attend an academic dialogue focused on the Dalit Movement. That dialogue struck a chord in me, prompting a question: Have there been any academic dialogues specifically addressing disability issues extensively?

Disability is a condition shaped by existing physical, social, environmental, and communication barriers. Regrettably, it is often perceived through the lens of either charity or the medical model, resulting in individuals with disabilities being relegated to the status of dependents rather than act...