Introduction 

India has a vibrant and diverse Divyangjan community. However, individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often face challenges in advocating for themselves. This initiative proposes a revolutionary approach to empower Divyangjan with IDD and create a global impact on self-advocacy. The following are the Key Strategies:

1. Building Self-Advocacy Skills:

• Launch a National Self-Advocacy Training Initiative with workshops on communication, decision-making, and rights. It provided funding to NGOs to run the initiatives on a large scale. 
• Establish Peer Mentorship Programs for Divyangjan with IDD to share experiences and build confidence.

2. Inclusive Policy and Governance:

• Ensure representation of Divyangjan with IDD and their advocates in policy-making through advisory councils of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, National Institutes (PwDs) and other Ministries. 
• Provide legal aid and advocacy services to help them understand and exercise their education, healthcare, and employment rights.

3. Educational Empowerment:

• Integrate self-advocacy skills into the school curriculum for students with IDD, focusing on effective communication of needs and preferences.
• Develop and distribute easy-to-read materials and assistive technologies tailored to different learning styles.

4. Technology and Innovation:

• Increase access to assistive technologies for communication and learning through subsidies and broader availability.
• Implement digital literacy programs to equip Divyangjan with IDD to leverage technology for self-advocacy and connection.

5. International Collaboration:

• Foster global partnerships to exchange best practices in self-advocacy programs for Divyangjan with IDD.
• Host international conferences and workshops to share knowledge and build a global network of advocates for inclusion.