Advancing Disability Inclusion & Accessibility in Nepal
Diverse Patterns Institute for Inclusion is a community-led institute co-creating practical, barrier-free pathways for civic participation, digital systems, and education across Nepal.
Our Core Purpose
“Everyone deserves equal opportunities to learn, participate, access information, and lead.”
What We Do
Inclusion & Accessibility
Advancing barrier-free digital spaces, accessible infrastructure, and assistive tech access.
Research & Learning
Conducting participatory studies with persons with disabilities to document lived realities.
Toolkits & Resources
Delivering open Nepali accessibility checklists, audits, and plain-language guides.
Awareness & Dialogue
Fostering active alliances between OPDs, municipal leaders, schools, and developers.
Our Approach
People with disabilities are primary leaders and innovators, not passive recipients.
Lived Experience
Programs and audits led directly by people navigating physical, sensory, and cognitive barriers daily.
Practical Solutions
Actionable, localized checklists and screen-reader protocols tailored specifically to Nepali digital platforms.
Shared Action
Enduring partnerships connecting grassroots organizations, government bodies, and civic tech teams.
Digital Accessibility Overwatch
Practical training to help OPD leaders, educators, and local government officials in Lumbini and Madhesh understand digital accessibility and identify common barriers.
- check_circle Hands-on website accessibility checks
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- check_circle Encouraging local efforts to monitor digital accessibility
Who We Work With
Sustainable accessibility requires co-ownership across civil society.
OPDs & Advocates
Peer-to-peer partnerships across provincial disabled people's organizations.
Communities & Families
Listening to self-advocates, youth, and caregivers navigating access daily.
Schools & Universities
Equipping educators and students with accessible learning materials.
Public Bodies & Municipalities
Auditing citizen portals, public services, and building statutory standards.
Development Partners
Integrating disability inclusion directly into social development initiatives.
Tech Teams & Researchers
Collaborating with software designers, translators, and NSL specialists.
Interested in Collaborating with Us?
Whether you represent an organization, work in education or research, or simply want to support inclusion, we welcome your ideas and partnership.