Sharing my latest piece, "Who gets to walk? Disability and India’s cities" exploring the promise of India’s “right to walk”. It depends on whether cities prioritize accessibility for everyone. #SDGs #GreenDisability #a11y #India #WeAreBillionStrong openglobalrights.org/who-get…

Being Heumann teaser: A disability rights revolution comes to the screen The first teaser for Being Heumann is here, with Ruth Madeley stepping into the life and legacy of Judy Heumann — the formidable activist who helped transform disability rights in the United States from a demand that could be postponed into one the government could no longer ignore. Directed by CODA filmmaker Siân Heder, the Apple Original Film takes us into one of the defining moments of the disability rights movement: the 1977 Section 504 sit-in at the San Francisco Federal Building. For 28 days, Heumann and hundreds of disabled activists occupied the building, demanding something that should never have required an occupation in the first place: enforcement of their civil rights. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibited disability discrimination in federally funded programmes, but years after becoming law, the regulations necessary to give it force remained unsigned. The teaser captures the politics behind that delay — and the collective power that confronted it. Madeley plays Heumann, who contracted polio as a young child and would become one of the most consequential disability rights leaders of her generation. We see her making calls, confronting political resistance and organising alongside other disabled people as frustration turns into direct action. And one line in the teaser distils the politics of disability particularly well: > “They’re not asking for a place on a bus… they’re asking for a whole new bus!” That is precisely what made the movement radical. It was never simply about accommodating disabled people within systems designed without them. It was about questioning the design of those systems themselves. Mark Ruffalo portrays Joseph Califano Jr., then U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, whose department became the focus of the activists’ campaign. The ensemble also includes Dylan O’Brien, Rob Delaney, Ray Fisher, Michael Patrick Thornton, Madeline Delp and Daniel Durant. Heder co-wrote the screenplay with Rebekah Taussig, drawing from Heumann’s memoir, Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. Her extraordinary organising and wider legacy were also explored in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. Perhaps the teaser's most powerful moment, though, is also its simplest: Disabled people are not the problem. The stairs are. It is the social model of disability compressed into a sentence and a reminder that accessibility is not an act of generosity bestowed upon disabled people. Nearly half a century after the Section 504 protests, that distinction remains urgently relevant. Being Heumann opens the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, followed by select U.S. theatres on November 6 and global streaming on Apple TV from November 13. Video Description – A woman in a wheelchair, Ruth Madeley as Judy Heumann, looks at a crosswalk sign change from Don’t Walk to Walk. Title card: Apple Original Films. Judy introduces herself as she calls multiple politicians. Title card: FROM SIÂN HEDER. A politician played by Mark Ruffalo exclaims, “They’re not asking for a place on a bus...” Title card: DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY AWARD WINNING BEST PICTURE CODA. The politician continues, “...they’re asking for a whole new bus!” Judy tells people to move as she and her allies occupy a federal building. Title cards: OPENING NIGHT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL and BASED ON A TRUE “STORY” but “story” is crossed out and replaced with “revolution.” Judy tells fellow disabled activists that they are not the problem, the stairs are the problem. Judy flips off a bus that honks at her in the street. Title cards: BEING HEUMANN, SCREENPLAY BY SIÂN HEDER & REBEKAH TAUSSIG, DIRECTED BY SIÂN HEDER, IN SELECT THEATERS NOV 6 STREAMING NOV 13 and the colorful Apple TV logo. #Disability #Accessibility #SDGs #Inclusion #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Thanks, Anica, Delhi houses and @htTweets for giving space to the story of my village. @delhi_dehaat will be little happy today. :) #DilliDehatProject #DilliDehat

Delighted to make it to the @ForbesAsia 30 Under 30 Asia: Class of 2026 in the Social Impact category. #ForbesUnder30 #ForbesU30Asia forbes.com/30-under-30/2026/… thanks to @WeAreFamilyFdtn, @Pollinationproj, @PeaceFirstOrg, @UNYouthAffairs, @MFGlobalCitizen, @FXBGlobal

I was honored to attend the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026 (14–16 April) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York as a member of the United Nations Youth Office Youth Reference Group. @UNYouthAffairs During the Forum, I contributed to important conversations on youth mental health, inclusion, and sustainable development. I participated in the side event “From Evidence to Action: What Works to Advance Youth Health and Mental Health,” organized by @UNICEF Evaluation, the @UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office, and other UN partners. I also had the opportunity to serve as a panelist in the session “Youth Mental Health and Well-Being as a Foundation for Sustainable Development,” where I spoke about how young people are navigating interconnected challenges shaped by exclusion, climate stress, disability, and inequality. Drawing from my work with the Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities (@gnypwd ) and Green Disability @DisabilityGreen , I emphasized that climate resilience and sustainability cannot be achieved without accessibility and disability inclusion. I reiterated something central to my work: there is no climate justice without disability justice. I was also grateful to speak at the SDG Media Zone on the growing youth employment crisis, alongside Lindsey Madison, in a session moderated by Bora Kamwanya. These conversations reminded me how important it is that young people, especially those from historically excluded communities, are not only included in global discussions, but recognized as active contributors shaping the road to 2030. #ECOSOC2026 #SDGs #GreenDisability #DisabilityInclusion #YouthLeadership #ClimateJustice #GNYPWD #WeAreBillionStrong

And the struggle continues, Thank you, Prabhat Shukla and @NewIndianXpress for covering this. "Deoli villagers wait for compensation for land acquired by Delhi government in 1980 The issue dates back to 1954." #DilliDehat newindianexpress.com/cities/…

I got to contribute the sound recording of my village Devli's street, the "phirni" connecting the neighborhoods like Sainik Farms, Sangam Vihar, Durga Vihar and Raju park for the @citiesandmemory 's MIGRATION SOUNDS Migration Sounds is the first ever global collection of the sounds of human migration, using sound to reframe and reimagine conversations around migration. Sound recordings telling the personal stories of migration from 51 countries have been recomposed and reimagined by artists from all over the world, taking these sounds to an entirely new place. Titled: "The rhythm of routine: sounds from my street" This recording captures the vibrant and dynamic sounds of a neighborhood in motion. As we listen, we hear the distinct bark of dogs, a common presence in many communities, signaling either the arrival of their owners or responding to the bustling street life. The intermittent honking of cars weaves through the audio, painting a picture of a busy roadway, perhaps with traffic navigating through the hustle and bustle of daily life. Amidst these sounds, the murmur of people talking can be heard, their conversations blending into the ambient noise of the street. These voices, though indistinct, reflect the daily interactions and exchanges that are integral to community life. The recording does not focus on any individual conversation, thereby maintaining the anonymity of those captured in the sound. Reimagined sound by: Omar Alkilani Title of reimagined sound: Nostalgia from the east About the reimagined sound: "Nostalgia from the east" fuses techno beats with Indian sitar, tabla, and Arabic vocals, creating a unique blend of modern and traditional sounds. Inspired by a field recording from the bustling streets of India, the track captures the essence of migration and cultural exchange. The ambient street noises serve as a backdrop, adding depth to the rhythmic techno layers. The live-recorded sitar melodies and the soulful Arabic vocals, which convey an ancient poem about love, complement different sections of the piece, while the Indian tabla adds a rich, rhythmic texture. #DilliDehat

Thanks @cjafricamag for covering @DisabilityGreen #GreenDisability #ClimateChange #Disability #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat cjafricamag.org/climate-just…

Green Disability @DisabilityGreen is honored to collaborate with The Starving Artist along with Cultural Alleys | VšĮ Kultūros Alėjos for "the roots that are grounded". The Starving Artist invite artists from around the globe to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition which seeks artistic interpretations of how agriculture intertwines with sustainability, technology, biodiversity, and society along with our constant theme of Disability, Neurodiversity, and Climate crisis. As we navigate climate change, technological shifts, and social change, creative voices can help us reimagine the way we grow, nurture, and sustain. why this matters Global undernourishment persists, affecting an estimated 673 million people in 2024, accounting for around 8.2% of the world population, despite modest recent improvements. Agricultural production and value have grown dramatically: global crop production rose 56% between 2000 and 2022 and yet the OECD-FAO outlook (2025–2034) warns that without coordinated support, smallholder farmers may be left behind, even as GHG emissions rise 6% despite some efficiency gains. Artists are essential translators of these complex realities, grounding data, policy, and speculation into lived, emotional, and resonant experiences. I am happy to share the open call inviting the community members to explore diverse artistic mediums, that can be displayed in a 2D Gallery Space including but not limited to: Painting, drawing, and illustration Sculpture and installation (Images of work) Photography and digital art Mixed media and collage Performance and interactive art Video art and animation No AI Generated Content Details: Locations: Global submissions welcomed Ages: Open to artists of all 18+ due to sensitive topics Number of works: Each artist may submit up to 10 pieces more info: lnkd.in/gwyrAjAF Apply here: Google Form: lnkd.in/gB59HXU5 Submission Deadline: Sept 30, 2025 There is no submission fee and no participation fee as we firmly believe in providing an accessible platform for artists to share their voices and stories. ID: Poster for an art open call titled “the roots that are grounded.” The background features a soft, impressionistic painting of tall mountains and a green valley under a cloudy sky. White text in lowercase reads: “the roots that are grounded / open call / examining the future of agriculture through artists’ perspectives.” Additional details below state: “more info: starvingartist.cargo.site / artists. writers. poets. creative weirdos / deadline: 09.30.2025.” In the bottom right corner, there’s a small logo that reads “the starving artist.”

Read my piece for @OGR_EN, "No one left in the heat: For disabled people, heat waves are a human rights crisis" for open global rights. #GreenDisability #HeatWaves #India #Asia #WeAreBillionStrong #Climate #Disability openglobalrights.org/no-one-…

Read about @DisabilityGreen (Green Disability) in KRUDo Magazine: #GreenDisability #DisabilityJustice #SDGs #Equity #ClimateCrisis #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat drive.google.com/file/d/16Sj…

Read my piece, "Behind Closed Doors: India’s Silent Climate Emergency" for @ThipMedia on @DisabilityGreen. #GreenDisability #SDGs #WeAreBillionStrong thip.media/expert-columns/be…

It's Disability Pride Month, let's reaffirm: All disabilities - apparent or non-apparent, with or without a diagnosis is valid. We all deserve access, love and support to live the best life possible. #DisabilityPride #GreenDisability #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Thanks to @Lacunamagazine for covering this series of interviews under my initiative @DisabilityGreen with disabled people in Delhi as part of a campaign for climate justice and disability justice. #Heatwave #GreenDisability #SDGs #ClimateCrisis lacuna.org.uk/environment/de…

Read my article, "Green Disability @DisabilityGreen : Disabled Communities Leading Local Peacebuilding in Delhi’s Climate Crisis" for Peace Insight. #GreenDisability #SDGs #a11y #DisabilityInclusion #ClimateChange #WeAreBillionStrong #AXSChat peaceinsight.org/en/articles…