Publicity in Newspapers / Magazines
Indian Sign Language (ISL) Version
NAD has been featured extensively in newspapers and magazines across India since beginning operations in 2005. Our work, protests, achievements, and advocacy efforts have been covered by leading publications including Hindustan Times, Times of India, The Hindu, and The Week magazine. These media coverages have helped raise public awareness about deaf rights and the challenges faced by the deaf community in India.
IAS Success Story (2006)
When a deaf person cleared the IAS exam but was initially not considered by the government, NAD's protests and advocacy efforts received significant media coverage. The successful acceptance of the candidate was widely publicized, marking a historic achievement for the deaf community.
Planning Commission Inclusion
In 2006, when NAD advocated for including a deaf person in the Planning Commission committee, the successful inclusion of NAD's Secretary A. S. Narayanan was covered extensively in newspapers, highlighting this landmark achievement.
ISLRTC Autonomy (2015)
The protests against merging ISLRTC with NIHH and the eventual granting of autonomy on September 22, 2015, received widespread media attention. These events were documented through pictures and extensive press coverage.
Driving License PIL
NAD filed a PIL for driving licenses for the deaf to the High Court of Delhi. The court's favorable judgment was published in numerous newspapers, marking a significant victory for mobility rights of the deaf community.
RPWD Bill Solidarity Rally
The 2014 solidarity rally supporting the RPWD Bill at India Gate, Delhi, garnered significant media coverage. Pictures and articles about the massive gathering were featured in major publications.
The Week Magazine Interview (2015)
In August 2015, The Week magazine conducted an in-depth interview with NAD leaders A. S. Narayanan, Anuj Jain, and Geeta Sharma, providing comprehensive coverage of NAD's work and the challenges faced by the deaf community.
Browse through our collection of newspaper clippings and magazine features to see how NAD's work has been recognized and covered by the media over the years.