The walk showcased clothing with simple adaptations to make them more accessible for people with disability. Wearing shades of white, a group of 40 models walked the ramp, exuding great confidence and joy. Using the school’s wheelchair ramps to stage the show, the literal and figurative references were unmissable. The most heartwarming highlight of the two days was the Ramp Walk featuring the students, staff and alumni of Vidya Sagar. Many participants took pride in knowing that Avaz is an India-based organization working in the AAC & AT space. The opportunity was used to present the Avaz App to a diverse set of stakeholders. Team Avaz was a part of this innovative program. Also featured were assistive devices and information materials on various aspects of access. The exhibition showcased various products and equipment of day to day utility with multiple accessibility features, designed by different companies. All if these were designed with the aim of enabling participants to experience “enhanced ability” in a fun, interactive fashion. Many activities and games were conducted through the course of this event. VaccesS also successfully brought together various sections of the community, including mainstream educational institutions, corporates, builders, architects, government officials and more. VaccesS serves as a platform to connect people & organizations creating accessible designs, equipment, and assistive devices to people with special needs, NGOs, schools for people with disabilities and the like. One such program in this direction is VaccesS, designed to create awareness on access & accessibility. This organization is proactively working towards meeting the needs of the evolving disability movement through advocacy and innovative awareness programs. Vidya Sagar (formerly known as The Spastics Society of India, Chennai), is an organization working with people with multiple disabilities. Awareness & thoughts of inventing accessible and adaptive objects for people with disabilities should increase among common people.” We hope that the gadgets showcased at this event for persons with disability will also be similarly available soon.
Common people find their essentials anywhere, anytime. “I believe that VaccesS 2018 will create a positive impact in the field of disability.