#DrAishwaryaRao #DisabilityRights #PublicHealthIndia What does it take to challenge stigma, build inclusive spaces, and transform lives?Dr. Aishwarya Rao, a public health expert, disability rights advocate, and founder of the Dorcas Research Centre. From working with HIV patients at a time of widespread fear and misinformation, to creating shelters and sports opportunities for women with disabilities, her journey reflects decades of commitment to dignity, inclusion, and systemic change.Today, through community-based rehabilitation programs, her organization works across 4 districts, reaching nearly 3.5 million households and ensuring better access to support systems for persons with disabilities.She shares powerful insights on leadership, disability rights, healthcare policy, and the importance of creating spaces where every individual can thrive. She also speaks about the challenges women with disabilities face, the role of sports in empowerment, and why collaboration between government, civil society, and communities is essential for meaningful social change.