State consultation on disability-inclusive sanitation, Bihar, 2024

Organised in December 2024 in Patna by CREA and the Aga Khan Foundation, this consultation examined the accessibility gaps persons with disabilities face in Bihar’s sanitation systems. Experts, activists, and policymakers discussed inclusive design, intersectionality, and the need for stronger policy implementation and public awareness to ensure dignity, safety, and equality in sanitation.

What you’ll find in this report

  • Experiences shared by activists on the challenges persons with disabilities face with inaccessible toilets and social discrimination
  • Analysis of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016) and its weak enforcement in ensuring sanitation rights
  • Recommendations for universal, affordable, and culturally appropriate toilet design
  • Emphasis on integrating disability, gender, and caste perspectives in sanitation policies
  • Proposals for training engineers, local bodies, and caregivers on accessibility and inclusion

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