Happy National Sports Day 2025! 🏏🏆 Today, we celebrate the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Chand, and honor the spirit of sportsmanship that he embodied. National Sports Day is a reminder of the importance of discipline, teamwork, and resilience in our lives. As we celebrate this special day, let’s pledge toContinue reading “National Sports Day 2025”
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Get Ready for the Most Awaited Celebration of Inclusion and Accessibility! 🌟 International Purple Fest 2025:
We are thrilled to announce that the International Purple Fest 2025 is just around the corner! 🎉 Scheduled to take place from October 9th to 12th, 2025, this four-day extravaganza promises to be a game-changer in promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment for persons with disabilities. What to Expect? 🤔 The International Purple Fest 2025 willContinue reading “Get Ready for the Most Awaited Celebration of Inclusion and Accessibility! 🌟 International Purple Fest 2025:”
Conquering the Himalayas: My Journey to Annapurna Base Camp
As I sit down to write about my incredible journey to the Annapurna Base Camp, I am filled with a mix of emotions – pride, joy, and a sense of accomplishment. In April 2025, I, Ritesh Narayan Vaigankar, became the first Goan with a severe disability to successfully complete the Annapurna Base Camp trek inContinue reading “Conquering the Himalayas: My Journey to Annapurna Base Camp”
Tinkesh Ability Foundation Empowers Para Athletes in Goa with Mobility Aids
Goa, 28th March 2025: In a significant move to promote inclusivity in sports, the Tinkesh Ability Foundation (TAF) has provided mobility aids, including sports wheelchairs and advanced prosthetic limbs, to para athletes in Goa. The event was hosted by the Goa Disability Commissioner’s Office and funded by ONGC through their CSR initiative. The Tinkesh AbilityContinue reading “Tinkesh Ability Foundation Empowers Para Athletes in Goa with Mobility Aids”
Empowering Lives: Celebrating International Wheelchair Day 2025
March 1st marks International Wheelchair Day, a celebration of the transformative impact of wheelchairs on individuals and communities worldwide. As we recognize the significance of mobility and independence, we also acknowledge the ongoing struggle for accessibility and inclusion. The Power of Mobility Wheelchairs are more than just a means of movement – they empower individualsContinue reading “Empowering Lives: Celebrating International Wheelchair Day 2025”
Getting Real About Disability Representation in Media: A 2025 Reality Check
As we bid farewell to 2024, I know you’re all busy drafting your New Year’s resolutions and strategic plans for 2025. It’s time to confront the harsh realities of disability representation in Indian media. Despite years of advocating for inclusivity, the industry remains plagued by tokenism, stereotypes, and systemic barriers. In this article, we’ll delveContinue reading “Getting Real About Disability Representation in Media: A 2025 Reality Check”
Embracing Determination
When everyone else says you cannot, determination says, “YES YOU CAN.” Welcome to the official blog of Ritesh Vaigankar, a space where inspiration meets action, and where the impossible becomes possible. I am Ritesh Vaigankar, a below-knee amputee, and I am here to motivate people, especially Persons with Disabilities, to embrace their potential and liveContinue reading “Embracing Determination”
Featured in “The GOAN” Everyday Newspaper #Grateful For The #Opportunity
“Overcoming amputation after electrocution, this youth wins hearts” By BHARATI PAWASKARÂ |Â JUNE 18, 2024, 12:11 AM IST PANAJIDespite facing the immense challenges of being a person with a disability and surviving a high-tension electric shock, Ritesh Narayan Vaigankar never allowed himself to succumb to the belief that there was no place for someone like him inContinue reading “Featured in “The GOAN” Everyday Newspaper #Grateful For The #Opportunity”
Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Accessibility for All in Railway Platforms
In our bustling modern world, where advancements in design and technology are ubiquitous, it’s easy to overlook seemingly minor details. However, for many individuals, particularly those with disabilities, even the smallest gap can pose significant challenges and risks. Consider the gap between the railway platform and the train. While it might appear trivial to some,Continue reading “Bridging the Gap: Ensuring Accessibility for All in Railway Platforms”
World Mental Health Day 2023: Understanding how living with a disability affects one’s mental health
“On World Mental Health Day, October 10, let’s remind ourselves that it is okay to feel what we’re feeling, it’s okay to feel angry and infuriated and all the other emotions, and to remember not to measure your own progress through someone else’s yardstick; your journey is yours, own it.” ~KAVYA MUKHIJA Imagine if everyContinue reading “World Mental Health Day 2023: Understanding how living with a disability affects one’s mental health”
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