Centre For Disability Studies And Health Laws
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Introduction The power of words is undeniable, and when it comes to the way we speak of the disabled, the impact can be both profound and destructive. Disabled individuals have historically been viewed through the lens of stigma, pity, and dread, thereby propagating prejudices and creating barriers to their social inclusion. Though with progress in... Continue Reading →
From Freud to Maslow, it has been firmly established that sexuality is a basic physiological need for all humans irrespective of race, creed, or disability. Similarly, pursuing romantic relationships and reproductive rights are facets of the human condition that cannot be ignored. Drawing the line between who has the right to exercise their sexuality and... Continue Reading →
Introduction A disability is a condition that limits a person's ability to engage in daily life and society activity, whether it is physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional. In addition, the healthcare decision-making procedure is the process of making healthcare-focused decisions and informed choices for medical treatments and facilities about healthcare providers. Healthcare service providers are... Continue Reading →
Stephen Hawking, a renowned professor and director of research at the University of Cambridge, once famously said, “Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” He had a complete physical impairment that made him unable to perform regular life functions and bound him to a wheelchair for life. He is the prime example of how... Continue Reading →
The internet has become a necessity for modern living. It presents us with a vast sea of information that can be accessed through the right tools. Rightly so, even the decision of the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala in Fheema Shirin v. State of Kerala (AIR 2020 Ker 35) is in consonance with the aforesaid,... Continue Reading →
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