There are a lot of memes and jokes being circulated about the virus but how do the disabled enjoy them?" asks Nidhi Goyal. The founder and director of the city-based non-profit Rising Flame that works for the recognition, protection and promotion of human rights of people with disabilities, particularly women and the youth, explains that these unprecedented times are especially tough on the disabled; they don't get the same respite as the non-disabled.

Explaining the gravity of the situation, Goyal says, "Now, we are told to be careful about touching things. I live with blindness and tactility is integral to my life. How do we navigate this scenario? At the same time, many people from our community need caregivers. What will happen if they don't come? Also, staying indoors triggers a lot of memories, which is a traumatic experience." This led to the conceptualisation of Vella Panti, an online house party for persons with disabilities.