The document discusses expanding access for the physically challenged in India. It covers various aspects of access including physical access, access to services and information, assistive aids and appliances, and inclusive policies. It summarizes the current status in India, noting gaps in guidelines, data collection, timeframes, and lack of concepts like access auditors. Recommendations are made regarding the Persons with Disabilities Act, public infrastructure, timeframes for historical sites, and defining access. Grassroots solutions, deficiencies, and a proposed information exchange are also outlined.

1. Kitty Agarwal Parimal Lokhande EXPANDING ACCESS TO THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

2. What is Access? Physical Access Access to Services Access to information Building Management & Operations Assistive Aids & Appliances Inclusive Policies, Procedures, Practices Attitudes For most people, accessibility makes things easier, for people with disabilities, it makes things possible Access = Ability

3. Physical Access Tactile Tiles Parking Bays Accessible Pavements Platform Lift Portable Ramps Washrooms Accessible Buses Public Places

6. Status Quo : IIMA Outlook

7. Recommendations PWD Act 1995 Public Infrastructure – Buses Timeframe to ASI for Historical monuments Access Auditors Defining Access

8. Grassroot Solutions National Innovation Foundation Modified Scooter Retrofitted Car Hand held text scanner

9. Deficiency in allocation of Innovation funds Marketing & Distribution expense – A major pullback Innovator Mindset and beliefs Lack of entrepreneurial talent/venture capital funding Documenting and Disseminating Innovations Gaps in incubating grassroots innovations