Discover A New Dawn - DAND

05/10/2025

Meet an inspiring student with low vision who shares his incredible journey from a small village Pathshala to university. Through determination and a passion for learning, he overcame challenges and broke barriers in his pursuit of education and life.

In this heartfelt video, he opens up about his experiences, the support he received and the struggles he faced along the way. He also leaves a powerful message for visually impaired students in West Bengal.

Meet an inspiring student with low vision who shares his incredible journey from a small village Pathshala to university. Through determination and a passion...

09/03/2025

In this video, Priyanka De Assistant Professor, Presidency College and an Activist shares her personal journey as a person, as a woman in wheelchair, shedding light on the challenges she has faced throughout her life. From childhood to adulthood, she discusses the difficulties of navigating accessibility barriers and how these challenges impacted her education, schooling, work life and so on. Priyanka also delves into the rights of persons with disabilities, highlighting the importance of equality and inclusion.

Watchvthe full video on YouTube as she opens up about her experiences and advocates for a more accessible world for persons with disability.

In this video, Priyanka De, Assistant Professor, Presidency College and an Activist shares her personal journey as a person, as a woman in wheelchair, sheddi...

15/02/2025

In this video, we covered 9 important disability etiquette tips that help foster better your communication, awareness and socializing skills with people with disability.

Whether at work, school or in daily life, small actions can make a big difference!

About D.A.N.D:
Founded in 2014, Discover A New Dawn (D.A.N.D) is a Kolkata-based NGO dedicated to the development of persons with disabilities (PwD). We offer career consultancy, counseling, vocational training, along with a variety of workshops designed to enhance skills, awareness, capabilities and confidence within the PwD community. Additionally, we have launched initiatives to sensitize society about disability inclusion and awareness.

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In this video, we covered 9 important disability etiquette tips that help foster better your communication, awareness and socializing skills with people with...

06/02/2025

In our very first video podcast, we welcome Shudeep Baidya B Shudp for an in-depth conversation about his journey. In this episode, Debashree Bhattacharya speaks to Shudeep and explored various aspects of his life as a person with spinal cord injury. He shares insights on employment, workplace accessibility, the right mindset, challenges, solutions, fitness and many other important factors.

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In our very first video podcast, we welcome Shudeep Baidya for an in-depth conversation about his journey. In this episode, Debashree Bhattacharya speaks to ...

11/11/2024

D.A.N.D has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a Disability Sensitization Training program for a group of young and enthusiastic participants from Rotaract Club of Durgapur Presidency.

The program provided an overview of disability, focusing on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, appropriate etiquettes, inclusion-related issues and a range of other engaging topics.

We look forward to conduct similar programs in the future for any interested organizations. For inquiries, please feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]

The video contains images of the certificate distribution event held on October 27, 2024 in Kolkata.

D.A.N.D has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a Disability Sensitization Training program for a group of young and enthusiastic par...

28/10/2024

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Join Dr. Sankalpa Satpathy as she delves into the concept of disability, exploring the connections between impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. Discover the various forms of disability through insightful examples and gain a deeper understanding of this important topic.

Join Dr. Sankalpa Satpathy as she delves into the concept of disability, exploring the connections between impairments, activity limitations and participatio...

27/06/2023

We are pleased to inform that today Ashok has received his new Wheelchair. It's a Light Weight Aluminium Frame Manual wheelchair from Hero Eco Med. Model - MHL 1008-B.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all the contributors. It would have not been possible without all of you.

We wish Ashok All the best for his future!

19/06/2023

***POST UPDATE (27.06.23)

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***POST UPDATE (21.06.23)

We are glad to share that today we have achieved our target of raising funds for Ashok's wheelchair. The wheelchair will be purchased immediately. We will make sure to share with you all once he gets the wheelchair.

FUNDRAISING FOR A NEW WHEELCHAIR

Joint initiative by
Wheelchair Users Association Of West Bengal
&
Discover Wheelchair Users Association Of West BengalhumanDiscover A New Dawn - DANDnd Clothing. But when it comes to a person with a profound locomotor disability there is an additional basic need - a
WHEELCHAIR.

Ashok is seeking a solution for his mobility challenges. He resides in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India and has a severe locomotor disability.

WUAOWB and D.A.N.D have decided to join hands and be a part of his journey. Together we have committed to raise Rs. 15000.00 and get a new wheelchair for Ashok.

If you too would like to be a part of this and contribute please support Ashok to get a new wheelchair.

To know more visit this link bellow 👇

https://rb.gy/cx37a

14/02/2023

Did you know ???
www.dandability.org

31/01/2023

On the occasion of * *
poet Upama is celebrating with some of the talented youngsters of our organization *Discover a New Dawn* on 1st Feb,2023 at 9p.m. via Google Meet.

Thank you