Vani Vishwanathan on Disability, Sexuality & Rights - TARSHI - Trinayani

Vani Vishwanathan, Co-Lead at TARSHI (Talking About Reproductive and Sexual Health Issues), speaks candidly about sexuality and reproductive rights of persons with disabilities - an area that is often overlooked. From privacy and consent to dating, relationships, and breaking myths, this film explores the real challenges and barriers faced by people with disabilities. More than just informative, it offers a refreshing, thought-provoking perspective on why sexuality is a fundamental human right for all. Watch and challenge your assumptions while embracing a lens of empathy and inclusion. You can navigate to the specific topics using the following chapters: 00:00 - Ritika Sahni’s introduction to the film 00:28 - Vani Vishwanathan on TARSHI 4:13 - How can parents and society better understand and support the sexual rights of young people with disabilities? 5:16 - Tools for Exploration of Sexuality 6:10 - The Intersection of Disability and Sexuality 07:02 - How do social norms around marriage and dating affect people with disabilities? 09:48 - What barriers do individuals with intersecting identities face in navigating their sexuality? About Trinayani: For the past 17 years, Trinayani, founded in 2006, is dedicated to driving change in the field of disability. Our mission is to raise awareness, acceptance, and understanding of people with disabilities (PwDs), while simultaneously working to reduce fear and ignorance, about the world of PwDs, among the general public. We specialize in curating sensitization workshops, community building and using media, games, and literature as part of our awareness campaigns and believe in collaborating and partnering with like-minded individuals and organizations. Through our year-long “EnAble” Disability Awareness and Capacity Building program, we work with mainstream teachers, equipping them with the necessary skills to address the diverse learning needs of students, aligning with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Our "TOWARDS INCLUSION"- this Disability Awareness card game kit, has a range of interestingly adapted cards to raise awareness about disability and advocacy for Inclusion. Our two livelihood initiatives which also serve as advocacy efforts are Sparsh Foot Spa, which employs blind reflexology therapists, and Pehli Baarish, an inclusive music band featuring artists with and without disabilities. To enjoy over 160 films dedicated to disability awareness, explore our latest website at https://disability.trinayani.org. Thank you for taking the time to watch our video! Your support makes a huge difference in spreading awareness about disability. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Stay connected with us on social media for more updates and stories! Twitter:   / trinayani_ngo   Facebook:   / trinayani2006   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritika-sa... Instagram:   / ngotrinayani