India – DSROI Platform

Reframing Reproductive Rights: Disability and SRHR in Global Contexts

Renu Adlakha, from the Centre for Women’s Development Studies in India, discusses co-editing a special issue of Reproductive Health Matters on disability and sexuality. Highlighting global submissions from Africa, Asia, and beyond, she explores the barriers women with disabilities face in asserting their sexual and reproductive health rights and the systemic invisibility they endure. Reproductive […]

Shampa Sengupta on Psychosocial Disabilities and Care

Shampa Sengupta presents a lecture on disability law and policy, analyzing the implementation of educational frameworks and legal rights for people with disabilities in India. Shampa Sengupta is a Kolkata-based activist working on gender and disability issues for more than 25 years. She is the founder and Director of an advocacy group called Sruti Disability […]

Radical Care with Nu

Nu, from Revival Disability India, speaks about radical care in disability movements, highlighting the emotional and physical struggles disabled activists face. The discussion delves into the importance of solidarity, cross-movement organizing, and the tensions between tokenism and meaningful representation in activist spaces. Nu emphasizes the need for inclusive, community-driven approaches to accessibility, care, and justice. […]

Online violence against women with disabilities by Srinidhi Raghavan

Srinidhi from Rising Flame addresses the unique forms of online violence faced by women with disabilities. She highlights the pervasive use of ableist language and the weaponization of disabilities in digital spaces, such as through the misuse of images and derogatory comments. Srinidhi discusses the impact of these behaviors on the self-expression and mental health […]

Intersex rights and disability movemets: In Conversation with Hiker Chu and Vino

intersex rights activists Hiker Chu from Taiwan and Winnow from Tamil Nadu, India, discuss the intersection of intersex and disability rights. They share personal experiences and insights into the challenges faced by intersex individuals, the importance of bodily autonomy, and the impact of caste in India. The conversation highlights the significance of cross-movement collaboration and […]

Reproductive Rights and Disability: Understanding Ableism, Eugenics, and Addressing Unspoken Issues

This session addresses the intersections of reproductive rights, ableism, and eugenics in India. Key discussions include the lack of accessible sexual and reproductive health resources, societal stigma against disabled parents, and historical and modern practices of eugenics. Panelists highlight the importance of bodily autonomy, informed consent, and systemic healthcare reforms to support women with disabilities […]

Unpacking Structural Ableism in WaSH

This panel discussion sheds light on structural inequities in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems and their impacts on people with disabilities, particularly in India. The speakers, including Dr. Renu Adlakha, Kiran Nayak, and Dr. Anjali Agarwal, address the inherent ableism in WASH infrastructure, the intersection of caste, gender, and disability, and the systemic stigma […]

Mental Health 360 Panel on Psychosocial Disability and Systemic Exclusion

MH360 is a mental health festival that was co-organised by Red Door India and CREA. The panelists from thefestival explore the effects of systemic exclusion, intersectional identities, and structural oppression on psychosocial disability. Featuring voices from marginalized communities, including queer, Dalit, and tribal individuals, this session highlights the emotional and mental health challenges tied to […]

Disability, sexuality and caste in India: In Conversation with Bhanu, BRC, Kiran and Ekta

a roundtable discussion by members of the Crossroads Collective on the anthology “Living at Intersections: An Anthology of Personal Narratives.” The discussion focuses on three narratives by Runa Biswas, Kamna, and Rani, exploring the intersections of caste, disability, gender, and mental health. The participants, BRC, Kiran, and Ekta, share insights into the lived experiences of […]

DSROI 10th Anniversary I PANEL 1: Naming the change: Disability and sexuality 10 years later

This panel conversation marks ten editions of the Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI), reflecting on a decade of activism, community building, and theoretical development. Panelists discuss how disability and sexuality movements have evolved, the importance of fostering spaces of love and solidarity, and the continued gaps in intersectional advocacy, especially regarding race, caste, […]

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