Team

Nilesh Singit is a distinguished expert in disability rights, accessibility, and universal design with over 25 years of experience in the field. His professional journey includes:

• Currently serving as a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for Disability Studies, NALSAR University of Law.

• Member of the Supreme Court of India Committee on Accessibility (2022 - present).

• State Disability Icon for Maharashtra, appointed by the Election Commission of India (2014 - present).

• Extensive experience in accessibility audits, including Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, IIMs, IIT Bombay, and numerous railway stations.

• Key contributor to drafting disability-related bills, including "The Rights of Persons with Disability Bill" and "The National Trust Act".

• Conducted training programmes on disability law, universal design, and accessibility across India.

• Spearheaded multiple Public Interest Litigations (PILs) resulting in significant improvements in accessibility and rights for persons with disabilities.

• Played a crucial role in coordinating essential services for persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nilesh's legal knowledge, practical experience in accessibility audits, and advocacy work positions him as a leading authority in creating truly inclusive living spaces. His expertise ensures that residential projects not only meet legal requirements but also enhance the quality of life for all residents, regardless of their abilities.

Sameer Singit is a versatile professional with over 25 years of experience in interior design and accessibility auditing. With a Diploma in Interior Designing from G.I.E.D Bombay and expertise in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and 3dMax. Sameer has successfully completed numerous residential and commercial projects across India.

Key Expertise:

•  Interior Design: Residential, Commercial, and Hospitality spaces

• Accessibility Auditing: Specializing in public buildings and educational institutions

• Computer-Aided Design: Proficient in 3dMax, AutoCAD and ArchiCAD

• Project Management: From concept to completion

Notable Accessibility Audits:

•  Supreme Court of India

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

Sameer's unique blend of interior design expertise and accessibility auditing skills allows him to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also inclusive and accessible to all. His work has significantly contributed to improving the accessibility of some of India's most prestigious institutions.