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THREAD ABOUT A NEW DISCRIMINATORY AMENDMENT AGAINST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
We really need to stand up for the rights of people with disability today yet nobody is talking about it and it isn't getting the attention it deserves. (1/n)
We really need to stand up for the rights of people with disability today yet nobody is talking about it and it isn't getting the attention it deserves. (1/n)
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities has proposed to nullify certain offences in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act(RPwD), to âimprove business sentiment and unclog court proceedingsâ. (2/n)
The funny part is that the industry didn't even ask for this amendment and no data is provided to support its claim of unclogging courts. In Feb, confederation of Indian Industry gave a list of 37 acts that hinders the ease of doing business and RPwD wasn't even on this list(3/n)
This amendment just gives a permission to citizens to discriminate against the disabled, who are anyway marginalized. Indian courts are already not as accessible, people only approach the court when there's no other option left. (4/n)
How can intentionally insulting/humiliating/intimidating a disabled person be termed as a "minor" offence? They are not just making the public and work spaces unsafe for the disabled, they are completely invalidating their struggle too. (5/n)
However, this is only a proposal till now and the govt is open to suggestions about this amendment till 10th July 2020. Please follow the link below to find an already made template, but do add your names to it and make changes to the subject atleast. https://e-mailer.link/100115999286 (6/n
This one small step by you can help prevent this extremely discriminatory act. Please please RT and amplify this thread. Please use your platform to help people with disability. (7/7)
