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Addressing the gathering, Saloni Verma said that providing assistive devices is only the first step towards inclusion, stressing the importance of training, guidance, maintenance and repair services to ensure that beneficiaries can use the devices effectively over the long term.

She encouraged beneficiaries, families, teachers and other stakeholders to share feedback on their experiences, needs and aspirations to help improve services and solutions.

Verma further emphasised that ensuring dignity, accessibility and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities is a shared responsibility. She called upon families, educational institutions, workplaces and government offices to make their environments, systems and materials accessible and inclusive