We believe that every person with disability has a right to freedom and equality. She/He must have a safe space to live in while being part of a community. She/He should have access to economic and other opportunities and to a life of dignity that is free of stigma. RIST and our partners intervene to create spaces and conditions where each of these goals become a reality.
RIST supports programs that ensure every person with disability has a right and an opportunity to live in a home as a member of a community, and not in segregated and restrictive institutions.
We aim to provide all children the same access to education and economic opportunities irrespective of their disability. It is our belief that every child, if given adequate and appropriate support and guidance, can realize their potential.
RIST supports our partners in developing innovative ideas and institutions that tackle the issues of oppression and discrimination based on disability. We support creation of research-based models and policies that demonstrate a new vision for an open, unbiased and judgement free dialog around disability.
A person’s mental health status should not determine his/her worth. It should not determine his/her place in society. We are committed to ensuring that well-being and dignity are a right for all people.
We believe that technology can be a great leveler. Access to appropriate technology opens new possibilities and economic opportunities for people with disability. Our work focuses on enabling equal access to technology for people with disabilities.
7.5% of Indians suffer from some form of mental disorder.
WHO also predicts that by 2020, roughly 20% of India will suffer from mental illnesses.
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March 15, 2021
While the world was turned upside down in 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic, in India, LEHS|WISH was actively providing technical support to state-governments in their containment and response strategy to combat the disease in the states of Assam, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
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