SAMARTHYA
Samarthaya was founded in 1996 by Anjilee Agarwal and Sanjeev
Sachdeva (both assisted wheel chair users). Both Anjilee and Sanjeev
are trained by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (UNIESCAP) on promotion of Accessible Tourism
at Bali, Indonesia and Non Handicapping Environment for disabled
people Bangkok, Thailand.
The prime goal of Samarthya is to encourage the innate
potential of people with disabilities (PWDs), instill confidence and
to sensitize and create awareness about disability related issues
including accessibility. Samarthya in association with Delhi tourism
is making Dilli Haat disabled friendly. The first phase of barrier
free Dilli Haat was formally inaugurated on 28th March 2003. The
changes include levelling of front plaza flooring, demarcated
pathway, lowering of ticket counters, around 27 small and big ramps
with handrails are constructed to provide access to different points
in the haat.
Samarthya has worked with Research and Design Standards
Organization (RDSO), Ministry of Railways, Lucknow so as to help in
the making of disabled friendly rail coaches. It is also working
with the Delhi government on promotion of barrier free buses-High
Capacity Bus Systems. It has brought out a technical brochure titled
'ACCESS FOR ALL' internal and external design consideration, which
has been prepared in consonance with internationally accepted
standards, building bylaws covering all kinds of disabilities.
Architects, town planners, engineers and all concerned can use this
material as a ready handy reference.
Contact person: Sanjeev & Anjili
Centre For Promotion of Barrier Free Environment for Disabled
Persons
Phone: 23035047, 9818202910, 9810558321
E-mail: samarthyaindia@yahoo.com
