This article highlights the urgent need for digital accessibility in Nepal's health services, especially in light of the country's vulnerability to natural disasters. It emphasizes that the Department of Health Services (DoHS) must prioritize accessibility to ensure that all citizens, including persons with disabilities, can access crucial health information and services during emergencies. The article […]
This article highlights critical digital accessibility issues within Nepal's National Inclusion Commission (NIC), an organization tasked with advocating for marginalized groups including persons with disabilities. The findings reveal a significant gap between the NIC's mission of inclusivity and the actual accessibility of its digital platforms. This disconnect undermines the NIC's effectiveness and perpetuates the exclusion […]
This article delves into specific barriers identified, offering practical recommendations based on global best practices to ensure digital platforms in Nepal are accessible to all. This article highlights the critical importance of digital accessibility, particularly in Nepal, where many public websites fail to meet established accessibility standards. It discusses the findings of an audit conducted […]
Prayatna Nepal hosted a Stakeholder Consultation on Digital Rights and Accessibility at Hotel Pension Vasana, Dillibazar. The event, supported by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), highlighted crucial discussions on promoting digital rights and ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities in Nepal. Follow link for the full article.
This article explores the practical challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Nepal in exercising their fundamental right to vote, despite existing constitutional and legal provisions aimed at promoting inclusivity. The international legal framework guarantees equal rights for persons with disabilities, but real-world implementation often falls short. This article delves into these issues and offers […]
Prayatna Nepal is an organization established to works for visually impaired women and girls. We empower visually impaired women and girls to take their lives in their own hand.
