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Asia Pacific Accessibility

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APNA Core Group Members

Dr. Anjlee Agarwal is wearing a red top and a black scarf with white polka dots around her neck.

Dr. Anjlee Agarwal

A catalyst to transform lives through inclusive environments | Spearheading Universal Accessibility, Inclusive Mobility Solutions I Disability-Inclusive Climate Action

Dr. Abha Khetrapal , wearing a light color kurta and a pendant with short hair is smiling at the camera.

Dr. Abha Khetarpal

Equality and Diversity Advocate, Trainer & Author
Counselor. IEC Developer

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Ms. Shalini Khanna

Skilling, Livelihoods and Rehabilitation expert PWDs
Focus on Visual Impairment

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Dr. Sangita Thakur

Media, communications, development, accessibility and inclusion professional

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Ms. Namrata Mehta

Policy Advocacy & Social Inclusion Specialist

APNA Technical Experts

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Dr. Satoshi Kose

Professor Emeritus, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture,
 Chairman, Board of Directors, International Association for Universal Design.
 Specialties: Building use, safety, and human factors, Universal design

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Dr. Yoshihiko Kawauchi

Professor, Undergraduate School of Human Life Design, Tokyo University, Japan. Architect, Doctoral degree in engineering. Expert, user-friendly, and safe buildings and city planning for everybody.

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Ar. Dr. Joseph Kwan

Architect and Access Consultant, 40+ years of experience in international architectural practice, specializes in universal design, built environment, transportation, and inclusive tourism

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Mr. Dipendra Manocha

Director, Developing Countries, DAISY Consortium. President, DAISY Forum of India. Creator, India’s largest accessible online library

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Mr. Somchai Rungsilp

Manager, Community Development Department, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD). Expert, Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and implementation of the Incheon Strategy

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Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay

From Thailand, a human first expert, proudly to walk by wheel. Appreciates lived experiences 

Naziaty Mohd Yaacob, Ph.D.

Architect (Pt.2), Life Coach & Universal Design Expert, Empowering Women Architects,  Advocate for Accessibility in Malaysia

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Dr. Haimantee Banerjee

Professor, Department of Architecture and Regional Planning & Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Outreach, IIT Kharagpur. Co-author, UD India Principles. Deputy Team Leader, Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning & Design, IIT Kharagpur, MoHUA, GoI

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Ar. Gita Balakrishnan

Founder, Ethos. Promoting Universal Design and Accessibility through her initiative “Walk for Arcause”. Walked over 2,500 km across 13+ states in India

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Dr. Kalpana Viswanath

Co-founder, Safetipin. Expert, Safer and gender responsive cities

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APNA Members

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Ms. Lyazzat Kaltayeva (Kazakhstan)

Elected in June 2026 to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD Committee) with the highest number of votes (157 States Parties), she is the first Central Asian elected to the treaty body; her term will begin on 1 January 2027 and run until the end of 2030.

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Ms. Sovaia (Sisi) Coala (Fiji)

Advocate, Disability Rights. (Acting) Manager Inclusive Development, Pacific Disability Forum. Women's Fund Fiji. Disability Coordinator, Fiji National University

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Ms. Tika Dahal (Nepal)

Nationally and internationally, she works on policy advocacy, disability-inclusive development, and creating an accessible and inclusive society where no one is left behind

Ipul Powaseu (Papua New Guinea)

A disability inclusion specialist and researcher with extensive experience in disability barrier analysis. Spent over 20 years in the field of agricultural and socio-economic research in PNG and the South Pacific Community in Fiji

Ms. Veneranda Mateo, is wearing . a black and purple color top with a bun and specs

Ms. Veneranda Mateo (Philippines)

Accessible Tourism Specialist, Resource Speaker, and Advocate for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Ar. Radhika Gopinath (India)

Chief Architect (Accessible, Age Friendly and Safe Cities) and DiDRR Specialist

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Ms. Sor San (Cambodia)

Government Official, Disability Action Council & Women with Disability Cambodia. Organizer Infrastructure Standard, Government of Cambodia

Della L.Leonor (Philipines)

Master of Arts, International Affairs, American University, Washington, DC
National Anti-Poverty Commission Regional Coordinator, RBSCC Sectoral Council Member, PWDS
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Ms. Manique Gunaratne
(Sri Lanka)

Disability Accessibility Auditor
Manager, STDRC The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon
Country Representative, WDRPA

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Ms. Laxmi Nepal (Nepal)

Young Feminist Activist. Founder / Executive Director, Access Planet Organization. Regional Council Member, Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development. Expert, Accessible Technology, Gender and disability, intersectionality, information accessibility.

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Ms. Thitiphorn Prawatsrichai (Thailand)

Professional HR, Mental Health Support & Expert Listener, TV Host, Artist Manager, Special Education, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate

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Ms. Rajvi Mehta (Gulf)

Architect specializing in Universal Design and accessibility for people-centered spaces.

APNA Anchors

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Mr. D. Chakravarti

Universal Design Specialist with 20+ years of global experience

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Ms. Alviya Haider

Head, Visual Communicator, Passionate about Gender, Inclusion, Accessibility, Advocacy and human-centred narratives
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Ms. Suprava Dash

Head, Media & PR. 10+ years of experience in journalism and public relations

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Ms. Manjima Das

Freelancer. Creative Designer, APNA

APNA Extended Country Members

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