At CII Young Indians (Yi), our Accessibility Vertical is driven by the vision of "Accessibility for All." We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable society where physical, digital, and social barriers are eliminated, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, has equal opportunities to thrive.
Accessibility is for Everyone
Our Goals
- Raise Awareness: Promote understanding of accessibility issues and solutions among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
- Inspire Action: Encourage stakeholders to make their environments, products, and services accessible to all.
- Collaborate for Change: Partner with organizations, communities, and governments to implement sustainable and inclusive practices.
Our Mission
- Raise Awareness: Promote understanding of accessibility issues and solutions among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
- Inspire Action: Encourage stakeholders to make their environments, products, and services accessible to all.
- Collaborate for Change: Partner with organizations, communities, and governments to implement sustainable and inclusive practices.
To empower individuals and organizations to embrace accessibility as a fundamental value by fostering awareness, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Initiatives
Accessibility Audits
Through tools like the Yes to Access (YTA) app, we help businesses and organizations assess and improve their spaces to ensure they are accessible to people with disabilities.
Education and Training
We conduct workshops and awareness campaigns to educate individuals and organizations on the importance of accessibility and how to implement it effectively.
Advocacy and Outreach
By engaging policymakers, industry leaders, and communities, we advocate for inclusive policies and practices at local, national, and international levels.
Creative Engagement
Our initiatives, such as Sign Language competitions, inspire communities to learn and embrace inclusive communication practices.
Empowering Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
We support and promote businesses owned by persons with disabilities through inclusive marketplaces and initiatives.
Our Goals
- Raise Awareness: Promote understanding of accessibility issues and solutions among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
- Inspire Action: Encourage stakeholders to make their environments, products, and services accessible to all.
- Collaborate for Change: Partner with organizations, communities, and governments to implement sustainable and inclusive practices.
Our Mission
- Raise Awareness: Promote understanding of accessibility issues and solutions among individuals, businesses, and institutions.
- Inspire Action: Encourage stakeholders to make their environments, products, and services accessible to all.
- Collaborate for Change: Partner with organizations, communities, and governments to implement sustainable and inclusive practices.
To empower individuals and organizations to embrace accessibility as a fundamental value by fostering awareness, innovation, and collaboration.
The crew
Chair
Darshan Mutha
RM - North
Mayank Makkar
RM - West
Vishvash Manek
Co-Chair
Sylvia John
RM - TN
Niranjan S
RM - North East
Lalrinngheti Sangsiama
N Executive Member
Akash Nambiar
RM - TKKA
Bhavan Chand Yemineni
