नेत्रहीन युवा संघ नेपाल (बायन)ले आइएफईएसको सहयोगमा आम निर्वाचन २०७९ मा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको पहुँच र सहभागिता सम्बन्धी स्वतन्त्र अध्ययन गरेको छ। यस अध्ययनले नेपालका सातै प्रदेशका १६ जिल्लाका ३५३ मतदान केन्द्र रहेका १०१ मतदानस्थलमा निर्वाचन पहुँचयुक्तता सम्बन्धी पर्यवेक्षण गरेको थियो। नेपालमा अपाङ्गता भएका व्यक्तिहरूको निर्वाचन सम्बन्धी हकको संवैधानिक र कानुनी प्रत्याभूति हुँदाहुँदै पनि उनीहरूले भौतिक पूर्वाधारजन्य, प्रणालीगत, कानुनी, संचारजन्य तथा सोचजन्य अवरोधहरूको सामना गर्नुपरिरहेको छ।

This document aims to capture the journey and achievements of the peer educators trained under the Action for Change project. It highlights their experiences in facilitating group sessions and one-on-one counseling on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for individuals with disabilities.

This study examines how young people with disabilities in Nepal participate in civic activities and political processes. Through detailed research, we explore the challenges they face when trying to engage in community decision-making, voting, and other forms of civic involvement. The report highlights key barriers that prevent full participation and offers practical recommendations for creating more inclusive civic spaces. The findings aim to help policymakers, disability rights organizations, and community leaders better understand and address the needs of youth with disabilities in Nepal's democratic processes.

This position paper has been prepared through the joint effort of Visible Impact (Visim) and Blind Youth
Association Nepal (BYAN). The purpose of this position paper is to create a dialogue amongst the policy makers, government agencies, Disabled Peoples’ Organisations (DPOs), service providers in the area of SRHR and FP, development community so that reasonable actions aretaken at all levels in order to address needs and issues faced by people with disabilities.

This paper is heavily documented based on desk review. A consultation with people with disabilities and their parents was conducted, and the cases highlighted in the story are derived mostly from it. A validation webinar was conducted represented by more than 50 activists, service providers, young people with disabilities, CSOs led by and/or representing people with disabilities and SRHR issues.