April 15, 2025
A guide to reporting on disability
Reporting around disability in Indian media is often shaped by outdated narratives and ableist language. This toolkit offers a pathway for change.
Shivani Jadhav is assistant programme manager and co-lead of the advocacy team at the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People. She is a doctoral scholar at Gujarat National Law University. She has worked on research projects funded by the National Commission for Women and Government of India in the domain of women and child rights. Shivani’s research interest includes disability studies, queer rights, feminist jurisprudence, labour and environmental law.
Research and advocacy
National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), Assistant Programme Manager and Co-Lead - Advocacy