Until a year back, cities were brimming with activity, our unstoppable cities. The city is always on the move, so much so that it never sleeps. We share a love-hate relationship with Trains, Buses, Cabs, Auto, and Metro. We complain often but know deep in our hearts that very few cities in the world can provide such Mobility.

But now, you see what you have never seen or might never see global Lockdown again. All of us are confined, just waiting for this to end and go out.

While we wait, we should now wonder about people who have been waiting to go out, travel, be free, be financially independent. Yes, there are such people, Persons with Disabilities.

Mobility is the single largest problem faced by people with disabilities and the elderly.

People with disabilities are among the most marginalized groups in the world. Disability is now understood to be a human rights issue. People are disabled not only by their bodies but also by society. 15.3% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability 

These barriers can be overcome by: 

• Promoting access to mainstream service
• Investing in Specific programs for people with disability
• Providing adequate funding
• Increasing public awareness and understanding of disability

We should take a moment and reflect. Isn’t Mobility a fundamental right for all, Shouldn’t a person with a Disability independently travel either to a Mall, a Cinema Hall, or a community Garden. Shouldn’t our infrastructure be inclusive?

myUDAAN: A one-stop solution for all problems related to Mobility

We empower individuals to take control of their IndependenceIndependence.

myUDAAN is a technology-driven service that enables the PwD and Elderly to book on-demand Mobility Assistants, get information on AccessibilityAccessibility, and access Mobility & Mobility Products. Assistive Technology coupled with our in-premise/outdoor Assistants will solve last-mile mobility issues; it also provides accessibility information not available on another medium.

We are impatient of Lockdown days, but the PwD (Person with Disabilities) has always been under Lockdown.

Isn’t it time to set them Free?

myUDAAN enjoys first to competitive market advantage in a fragmented market. They are the only platform that provides all inter-related mobility solutions. In addition, they also have a one-of-a-kind mobility assistant service, which allows customers to book assistants just as they would an Uber.

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myUDAAN brings Accessibility to all. The platform empowering individuals to take control of their Independence.

myUDAAN wants to bring Mobility through Technology

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First, we need to understand what investing in Social Impact means.  Social Impact Investment is a means by which individuals, institutions & governments can generate positive, measurable, social & environmental impacts alongside a financial return.

Next, why do individuals or entities invest? The baseline is fourfold

1. Intention – the intention is to have a positive impact on investment.
2. ROI – The expectation is to have a return on investment while supporting the impact
3. Diverse range – offers investments opportunities across social & environmental solutions
4. Change – to bring about a change in the world for future generations

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As per the GIIN annual social impact survey for 2020, portfolio performance meets or exceeds customer expectations for both impact & financial return.

In 2019 for the first time, the GIIN developed a rigorous methodology to estimate the total size of the market. Since this inaugural market sizing effort, the GIIN has strengthened its database and methodology to continually improve its approach and on June 11, 2020, the GIIN published the 2020 ANNUAL IMPACT INVESTOR SURVEY, which includes an updated market sizing analysis, which estimates the current market size at USD 715 billion. 

While some investors have been making impact investments for decades, recently there has emerged a new collaborative international effort to accelerate the development of a high-functioning market that supports impact investing. While this market is still relatively new, investors are optimistic overall about its development and expect increased scale and efficiency in the future.

myUDAAN wants to bring Mobility to about 170 million Indians thru Technology

The future of social impact investing

As Millennials start to gain more and more equity in the markets this is an absolute sector that will continue to grow. 90% of Millennials would switch brands to one associated with a cause, so why wouldn’t Millennials switch to investments with these same values as well. With these numbers, social impact investing is poised to be a huge trend. Below are financial ventures changing the world through social impact investing.  Whether they are investing in organic farmland, fintech, innovative entrepreneurs, or sustainable energy, these companies, entrepreneurs, and organizations are using their funds to create a better, more sustainable world.

Some of the ventures fund investing in SII

Tiny shed Ventures invest in environmentally and socially responsible start-up companies

HEED Capital is an impact venture fund normalizing sustainable innovations

The Global Good Fund identifies high-potential leaders and accelerates their success through a year-long, virtual Fellowship focused on leadership development.

Impact Engine funds for institutions and individuals that invest in for-profit, positive-impact businesses in private markets, and bring communities together in service of building the impact investing field.

New Age Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm and lifestyle company investing in tech and tech-enabled startups founded and led by black and Latino entrepreneurs.

Reach Capital invests in educational startups that strengthen communities makes it easy for Social Impact startups to raise funds thru crowdsourcing.

myUDAAN is one such social impact startup on a mission to create a mobility ecosystem for the Elderly & Persons with disabilities. You can now invest like a VC thru this link https://republic.co/myudaan

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Given the sorry state of infrastructure for PwD (Persons with Disability), it would be natural for anyone to be biased and judge this with a negative response. There is the state of the art buildings that boast of world-class amenities but score a big zero when it comes to accessibility for PwD.

One can come across so many experiences when speaking about the lack of facilities for this community, but there is always hope and I cannot help but share one example that has really moved me.

I happened to glance at a room for the specially-abled at Khyber in Gulmarg, Kashmir. What caught my attention was the extensive door that opened the other way, and I quickly understood its reason. This room is specially designed, keeping in mind the requirements of PwD. Accessibility is not standardized in the hotel industry and can be easily interpreted differently, but this hotel definitely ticks all the boxes. Before you conclude, NO, I am not being paid by Khyber for this post, but I salute their spirit. No doubt the property is just outstanding, but their detail to understanding accessibility is also worthy of mentioning

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Some things I noticed

1. Wide parking area with the facility to park very close to the Ramp. A wheelchair user will understand how important this is.

2. Step-free access (ramped) to the main entrance.

3. automated door opening.

4. lobby level accessible washroom (this I did not check personally, though)

5. elevator to above-ground accessible accommodation.

6. level or ramped access to public areas.

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Rooms:

1. Wider entry and bathroom doorways, Easy for any wheelchair to access

2. Mid-height light switches and power outlets

3. Lever-type door handles

4. Maneuvering space on each side of the bed

5. Roll-in shower

6. Wheeled shower chair and wall-mounted shower seat

7. Grab bars in the bathroom

8. Raised toilet

9. Lower hanging space in the closet

Points to note

It would be wise to reconfirm your reservation for a guaranteed accessible room a couple of days ahead since not many accessible rooms will be available.

A note to hotels

If your hotel does not have an accessible room available, it would be an excellent gesture to find the PwD guest another Hotel with an accessible room.

Note to Khyber: Thank You for making your hotel accessible in the real sense.

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