Prame Bahadur Gurung, a 30-year-old man from Kaski District, was born with a physical disability. He lives with his parents, wife, and two children. Despite completing his higher secondary education, he was unable to continue his university studies due to a lack of information about support systems such as assistance for writing exams.
The Disabled Unity Society, an organization founded by Dalit individuals with disabilities, was on the brink of closure. Located in Gurvakot Municipality, Surkhet District, the organization struggled to stay active due to a lack of resources. Without proper facilities or financial support, their ability to advocate for disability rights was limited.
Dinesh Mandal, a person with a disability, faced discrimination from his own family for years. However, after a long legal battle, he finally won three cases—property partition, fraud, and revocation of a gift deed—at the District Court of Dhanusha. He fought these cases against his father, elder brother, and niece.
For many years, non-governmental organizations in Nepal have played a vital role in promoting inclusivity and accessibility. Among them is UNDP Nepal, which has been actively contributing to the development of the Sudurpaschim Province by establishing an office in the region.
Ramila Ojha has spent years battling to be recognized. Living with a psychosocial disability, she faces daily challenges but remains determined to secure her rightful disability identity card. Without it, she is denied access to essential government services.
Kala, a 21-year-old woman from Birendranagar Municipality in Surkhet District, has faced more hardship than most. Living with an intellectual disability, she struggled against societal prejudices that dismissed her potential. But Kala’s story is one of resilience.
For individuals with visual impairments and intellectual disabilities in Nepal, accessing essential government services online has long been a challenge. Many government and institutional websites remain inaccessible, making it difficult for people with disabilities to obtain vital information. While the Accessible Physical Infrastructure and Communication Services Directive, 2069 mandates that all new public infrastructure and government websites must be accessible, implementation has been slow.
Maya Rumba, a resident of Padampokhari, Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-12 in Makwanpur district, was born with a hearing disability. Despite her condition, she only obtained her birth certificate, citizenship, and disability identity card at the age of 27. As a mother of one, it was only after acquiring these documents that she became eligible for the social security allowance provided by the Government of Nepal.
Simla was born with an intellectual disability. She lived with her mother in a fragile thatched-roof home, struggling to stay safe. Two years ago, when her mother left for daily wage work, Simla was raped by a neighbor. The incident shattered her family’s already vulnerable life.