Asia Pacific Network on Accessibility is dedicated to advancing accessibility across the Asia-Pacific region.

Joined July 2025
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When we talk about inclusion, we must also talk about sanitation. Mobility barriers, inaccessible toilets, and safety concerns disproportionately affect women and girls with disabilities. Inclusive infrastructure is essential for an equitable society.
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For many people, planning a day out isn’t just about choosing a destination; it’s about knowing where the accessible facilities are along the way. A lack of reliable information shouldn't hold anyone back. #AccessibilityMatters #disabilityawareness #AccessibleInfrastructure
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Designing public spaces with accessibility in mind is how we build a society rooted in respect. Let's champion clean and safe facilities that support the well-being of all. 📷 #InclusionMatters #humanrights #AccessibleToilets #CommunityWellbeing #empowerwomen
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Coming Soon | Coffee with APNA Podcast Series Join us for an engaging conversation between DrAbha Khetarpal, Co-founder of APNA, and Dr. Geetam Tiwari, Chair, TRIPP Centre, IIT Delhi. In this insightful episode, we explore road safety, inclusive mobility, and pedestrian-friendly
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Description: Promotional poster for the “Coffee with APNA Podcast Series.” The poster features two speakers: on the left is Dr. Abha Khetarpal, Co-founder of APNA, wearing a peach-colored outfit and smiling. On the right is Dr. Geetam Tiwari, Chair of the TRIPP Centre IIT Delhi
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What if better health for all isn't a medical challenge, but a systems challenge? The WHO's 5P Framework reminds us that health systems succeed only when all five pillars work together:
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Let's talk about spatial freedom! ♿👇 When it comes to designing accessible bathrooms, space is everything. For someone using a wheelchair, a tight corner or an inward-swinging door can turn an ordinary room into an impassable obstacle. #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion
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From tactile paving for the visually impaired to wheelchair-friendly buses and ramps, inclusive infrastructure ensures everyone can navigate our cities with independence. Let's make every street an accessible street! 📷📷📷 #accessibility #inclusivedelhi #indiagatechronicles
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True innovation happens when every voice has a seat at the table, and when that table is built for everyone to access. Inclusion isn’t a checklist or a policy; it’s an active choice to recognize talent, remove barriers, and foster a culture of respect.
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Transport systems across Asia-Pacific are at a turning point—where connectivity, safety, and performance must go hand in hand with inclusion. At the ADB Transport Forum 2026,Venie Mateo, APNA’s Country Member from the Philippines, brought a powerful message to the table.
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A wonderful message from our Founder, Dr. Anjlee Agarwal, on the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day! #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #AccessibilityMatters
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Something meaningful is on its way this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The Asia-Pacific Network for Accessibility (APNA), in collaboration with Samarthyam, is preparing a new publication highlighting the everyday lives of persons with disabilities across the region.
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Des: A 3D-rendered book cover showing diverse persons with disabilities navigating a city street together, including wheelchair users, a person using crutches, and a person with a guide dog. A bold purple title banner reads “Almost ACCESS!BLE.”
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Something exciting is coming this GAAD! A powerful story, a meaningful message, and a surprise we can’t wait to share with you tomorrow. 📷📷 #GAAD #AccessibilityForAll #APNA #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #InclusionMatters #staytuned
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Something massive is on the horizon. The countdown has begun… and the world is watching. #GAAD #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #AccessForAll
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Digital access is a right, not a privilege. Yet millions of persons with disabilities across the Asia-Pacific region still face barriers while accessing websites, apps, and online services. #LeaveNoOneBehind #digitalaccess
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Tomorrow is World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. For those living with this condition, the world can often feel like an obstacle course. Because the barriers are often invisible, the solutions must be intentional. #worldfibromyalgiaday #invisibledisabilityawareness #accessibility
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Women with disabilities belong in STEM education because innovation needs every perspective. Accessible classrooms, inclusive opportunities, and diverse voices create stronger solutions for everyone. #WomenInSTEM #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleEducation #STEMForAll
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Accessibility is not a privilege; it’s a pathway to equal opportunity. When women with disabilities thrive at work, everyone moves forward together. #AccessibilityForAll #inclusion #WorkplaceInclusion @followers
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