Types of Disabilities — Current Affairs 2026
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National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities 2022 launched
December 2022The National Action Plan specifically addresses implementation challenges for all 21 disability types recognized under the RPWD Act 2016. It establishes targeted interventions for each disability category, with special focus on emerging areas like autism spectrum disorder and specific learning disabilities. The Plan allocates ₹1,000 crores for creating infrastructure and support systems tailored to different disability types, marking a shift from one-size-fits-all approaches to disability-specific interventions.
UPSC Angle: Likely to be tested in questions about government schemes, policy implementation, and budget allocations for social justice. May appear in questions comparing the 2022 Action Plan with previous disability policies.
Supreme Court mandates accessibility audit for all government websites
March 2024Following a PIL regarding digital accessibility, the Supreme Court ordered comprehensive accessibility audits for all government websites to ensure compliance with the needs of all 21 disability types. The Court specifically mentioned that digital platforms must accommodate visual impairments (blindness, low vision), hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, and motor disabilities. This judgment extends the RPWD Act's accessibility provisions to the digital realm, creating new compliance requirements for government departments.
UPSC Angle: Expected in questions about digital governance, accessibility standards, and judicial activism. May be linked to Digital India initiatives and e-governance questions in both Prelims and Mains.