Embracing Disability with Pride
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a powerful TEDx talk that challenges conventional perceptions of disability and advocates for inclusive environments. Discover how the speaker, Khansa Maria, a disability rights advocate and Rhodes Scholar, views her disability as a source of pride and identity rather than an obstacle. Learn about the importance of recognizing the resilience of individuals with disabilities and celebrating differences. Gain insights into the disability rights movement in South Asia and the speaker's efforts to bridge the gap between able-bodied and differently-abled students through her project 'HOPE for Tomorrow'. Understand the significance of designing accessible communities and ensuring inclusivity for people with disabilities. Be inspired by Khansa Maria's story, which demonstrates that innovation and change know no boundaries, and learn how her advocacy work has earned her prestigious recognition, including the 'Tamgha-e-Imtiaz' award.
Syllabus
Embracing Disability with Pride | Khansa Maria | TEDxLGS OPF Girls Youth
Taught by
TEDx
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