Rethinking AI Through Disability in India: Promise, Bias and the Politics of Technology
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Rethinking AI Through Disability in India: Promise, Bias and the Politics of Technology

April 2, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is often introduced through the language of possibility. It promises smarter systems, faster decisions, and more efficient societies. In discussions about disability, these promises take on a particularly hopeful tone. AI is frequently presented as a technological breakthrough that will finally remove barriers for disabled people through automated

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Angelman Syndrome: Occupational Therapy-centred Intervention for Functional Independence
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Angelman Syndrome: Occupational Therapy-centred Intervention for Functional Independence

April 1, 2026
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Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder that affects neurological development, movement, communication, behaviour, and daily functioning. It occurs due to dysfunction of the UBEЗA gene located on Chromosome 15, which plays a crucial role in brain development and neural communication. Children with Angelman Syndrome typically present with developmental delays,

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The Dual-Edged Sword: Navigating the AI Revolution in Assistive Technology
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The Dual-Edged Sword: Navigating the AI Revolution in Assistive Technology

April 1, 2026
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As we navigate the middle of 2026, the promise of Artificial Intelligence has shifted from the realm of speculative fiction to the very fabric of our daily lives. For the global community of persons with disabilities, a demographic totalling over 1.3 billion people, AI is not merely a digital convenience;

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Intellectual Disability and Artificial Intelligence: A Changing Landscape of Care
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Intellectual Disability and Artificial Intelligence: A Changing Landscape of Care

April 1, 2026
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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to influence almost every field of human activity—from finance and transportation to education and healthcare. Mental health and developmental disabilities are no exception. Among these, intellectual disability presents a particularly important area where technological advances may significantly improve assessment, care, and quality

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Artificial Intelligence and the Education of Persons with Disabilities
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Artificial Intelligence and the Education of Persons with Disabilities

April 1, 2026
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Introduction Education has always been the cornerstone of empowerment for persons with disabilities. Yet historically, education systems across the world, including in India, have struggled to accommodate diverse learning needs. Barriers such as inaccessible learning materials, lack of trained teachers, rigid assessment systems, and societal attitudes have often prevented children

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