Dr Abha Khetarpal, Author at Abha Khetarpal

An inclusive digital illustration of three gender-diverse disabled individuals interacting warmly. A Black man and a white woman, both in wheelchairs, hold hands while smiling at a South Asian woman with a prosthetic leg who is speaking to them. Symbols of gender and LGBTQ+ pride, including interlinked gender signs and a rainbow flag, appear in the background along with a speech bubble, representing sexuality, identity, and communication. The background has a warm orange-pink gradient, creating a welcoming and affirming atmosphere.

Disability, Language & Sexuality

“But you look ‘normal’ in your pictures”, was of the kind of messages that I used to receive from the men to whom I disclosed my disability to the men…

Dr Abha Khetarpal April 13, 2025

Two people smiling and laughing and talking. A man on wheelchair and girl kneeling down in front of him. Both seem to be happy with each other.

अनुभूति

सेक्स, और विकलांगता: चुप्पी तोड़िए; सवाल पूछिए

भारत में जब विकलांगता की बात होती है, तो ज़्यादातर बातें व्हीलचेयर, पेंशन योजना, या एक्सेसिबल रैंप तक ही सीमित रह जाती हैं। लेकिन एक बड़ा और लगभग पूरी तरह…

Dr Abha Khetarpal April 7, 2025

A 2D digital illustration of a woman with medium brown skin and dark brown shoulder-length hair, seated confidently in a manual wheelchair. She wears a mustard yellow long-sleeve shirt and navy blue pants. Holding a black pen upright in her right hand, she gazes forward with determination. Bold text beside her reads "WRITING AS ACTIVISM" in uppercase letters. The background is a light textured beige, emphasizing the powerful message.

Ink & Insight

Who Gets to Decide What Activism Looks Like?

“You should be out there. If you’re not out there, you’re not impacting people as well the government agencies. If you want to write you must sit at home and continue writing”.

Dr Abha Khetarpal May 15, 2015