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Key Rights:

  • Access to inclusive education (CRPD Article 24, RPwD Act).
  • Legal guarantee of non-discrimination and mainstream participation (RPwD Act, RTE Act).
  • Reasonable accommodations: exam support, assistive tools, accessible infrastructure.
  • Reserved seats in higher education institutions for students with disabilities (5%).
  • Support resources like scholarships and trained educators.

Implementation & Enforcement:

  • The role of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in oversight.
  • Government efforts like the Accessible India Campaign to improve physical and digital inclusion.

Further Reading & Legal References:

  • RPwD Act, 2016 summary
  • Article 24 of the CRPD + General Comment No. 4
  • RTE Act, 2009 provisions for inclusive education
  • Accessible India Campaign overview and status

Resource Links: India’s Disability Law Article; Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016; Disability in India; Special Education Laws in India; Access India Campaign