Category: Awareness

What you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis

What you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis

Interview with Renuka Malaker, National Secretary (Hon), Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, by DEOC What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. It is thought to be an immune-mediated disorder, in which theRead more about What you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis[…]

A comprehensive list of FAQs on Parkinson’s disease

A comprehensive list of FAQs on Parkinson’s disease

Dr. Nicole D’souza, a Neurophysiotherapist, in her interview with DEOC explained the Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the support that is available and accommodations that employers can provide to ensure a non-discriminating and an inclusive workplace. 1. Parkinson’s Disease is included as a disability in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016. Can you pleaseRead more about A comprehensive list of FAQs on Parkinson’s disease[…]

Blood disorders included in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 Explained

Blood disorders included in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 Explained

  In an interview to Rama Krishnamachari, DEOC, Dr. J.S Arora, National Thalassemia Welfare Society (NTWS), has explained the blood disorders included in The Rights of Persons with Disabilties Act (RPWD), 2016 and how employers and educational institutions can accommodate people with blood disorders. Dr. J.S. Arora has been a strong advocate for the rightsRead more about Blood disorders included in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016 Explained[…]

The Leprosy myth busting – all you need to know about Leprosy and the rights of people affected by Leprosy

The Leprosy myth busting – all you need to know about Leprosy and the rights of people affected by Leprosy

DEOC is planning to bring a series of articles on different impairment categories with the aim to share with readers not just about the impairment but break any myths that one may have and the barriers that exist in the society which prevent their equal participation. Many people think that Leprosy is eradicated in theRead more about The Leprosy myth busting – all you need to know about Leprosy and the rights of people affected by Leprosy[…]