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AKEEL AHMED USMANI

Akeel Ahmad Usmani is the Legal Aid Helpline Coordinator at NCPEDP. Akeel has a rich background in using legal tools to address disability-related issues. He has considerable experience in filing Right to Information (RTI) applications concerning disability rights, particularly regarding the allocation of national funds for persons with disabilities and skill training programs. Additionally, he has worked on several cases before the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) and States Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD). His advocacy extends to filing representations with various ministries at both the central and state levels, striving to improve the legal and policy landscape for persons with disabilities. His dedication to disability rights, combined with his legal knowledge and experience, makes him a passionate and effective advocate for persons with disabilities.
Akeel puts the aid in Legal Aid!
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