Disability – Abha Khetarpal

A determined South Asian woman in a wheelchair holding a sign that reads 'ACCESSIBILITY IS A FEMINIST ISSUE,' while navigating a ramp. The image includes symbols of accessibility, feminism, and global equality, set against a soft, minimalistic beige background.

From Ramps to Representation: Why Accessibility is a Feminist Issue for Disabled Women

Policy and Legal Framework: Progress and Gaps India has made progress in disability rights over the years. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPWD Act), in 2016, recognizes the…

Dr Abha Khetarpal May 9, 2025

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.

Ink & Insight

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