India's oldest journal on impairments & disabilities
estd. 1987
The journal has a visionary commitment to fostering meaningful engagement with persons with disabilities, their caregivers, social workers, community organizations, researchers, academicians, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. It serves as a multidisciplinary platform for promoting research, dialogue, innovation, and evidence-based practices that advance inclusion and empowerment. Recognizing that the quality of life of persons with disabilities is a matter of profound social relevance, the journal seeks to understand their lived experiences, aspirations, and perspectives. Such understanding is fundamental to developing participatory, person-cantered, and innovative approaches that bring about meaningful & lasting improvements in their lives. By bridging research with practice and policy, the journal strives to inspire collaborative action that upholds dignity, equality, accessibility, and self-reliance, while contributing to the creation of a more inclusive, compassionate and equitable society.
An Appeal from
Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment,
Govt of India
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The Journal of Disabilities & Impairments
We stand at the threshold of a new era—one defined by collective purpose, scientific inquiry, and national commitment. Advancing awareness of impairments and disabilities is no longer the responsibility of a few; it is a shared national mission that calls for the active participation of the larger research community, healthcare professionals, policymakers, educational institutions, civil society, industry, and our Armed Forces. Our vision extends beyond awareness to empowerment—building an inclusive ecosystem where every individual, irrespective of ability, is recognized as a valued contributor to the nation's progress. Through research, innovation, evidence-based policy, and compassionate action, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a society founded on dignity, accessibility, equality, and justice.
This national endeavour must be firmly anchored in the spirit of Atmanirbharata—self-reliance and self-sufficiency. By strengthening indigenous research, developing accessible technologies, fostering local innovation, and building resilient institutions, we can ensure that our commitment to inclusion remains sustainable and impactful for generations to come. Let us move forward together—with vision, resolve, and shared responsibility—to build an India where inclusion is not merely an aspiration but a defining national value, and where our collective efforts contribute to a more equitable, compassionate, and better world.