He was 53.
The activist passed away around 1.30 pm. He had been suffering from chest infection for the past few days, the acquaintance said.
Abidi was the Director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and also the Global Chair of Disabled People International (DPI).
He was involved in several consultations with the government on policies for creating a barrier free environment for all, including the disabled.
The news of his death was broken by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), India, on Facebook.
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He had also played a key role in bringing major ammendemnts in the Act.
Abidi is survived by his mother and two siblings.
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