Disability touches all our lives, whether through injury, age, or life’s unpredictable turns. Yet, accessibility remains a conversation too often centered on limitations rather than empowerment. How can we move beyond retrofitting solutions to creating a world where inclusivity is a way of life?

 

In this episode, Parmesh Shahani speaks to Nidhi Goyal and Apoorv Kulkarni. Nidhi is a stand-up comedian, disability and gender rights activist, and founder of Rising Flame; and Apoorv is a researcher, policy advocate, and head of OMI Foundation. (He’s also Nidhi’s husband.) Together, they bring a wealth of experience and insight to the fight for disability inclusion, emphasising representation, policy reform, and the need for systemic change.

 

Nidhi and Apoorv share their perspectives on creating inclusive environments, the challenges and successes of advocacy, and the vital role of media in shaping perceptions. They explore how accessibility impacts every facet of life and discuss practical steps to foster inclusion in workplaces, public spaces, and policies.

 

Tune in to discover how we can all contribute to co-creating a society that values dignity, potential, and the flourishing of all its members.

 

Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at https://www.godrejdeilab.com/.

 

Our Guests:

Nidhi Goyal

Apoorv Kulkarni

 

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Email us at godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com / contact@maed.in

 

This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Meghna Gulati 

Sound Editing & Mixing: Nihar Temkar

Episode ID: 1000698789540

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Release Date: 12/03/2025, 02:00:00