Purple Fest 2025

Purple Fest 2025: A Celebration of Inclusion and Empowerment

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The Purple Fest 2025, organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre and Amity University, took place on September 10-11, 2025. The event emphasized the importance of inclusion, dignity, and empowerment for persons with disabilities, showcasing their talents through various exhibitions and programs. Key highlights included an art and craft exhibition, entrepreneurship stalls, cultural programs, and a focus on Indian Sign Language education. The fest carried a strong message that disability is not a weakness and that assistive devices are a right, not a charity.

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