Persons with Disabilities (PwD) globally face significant challenges in accessing the Built Environment, severely impacting their quality of life. In India, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016 seeks to address these concerns by mandating accessibility across public and private buildings. Accessibility is a cornerstone of inclusion, and a driver of sustainability and economic development. Internationally, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is the first major international human rights instrument to include a dedicated provision on accessibility and recognise its importance as a precondition of human rights. While the Right to Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities on the international level has been the subject of numerous scholarly writings, considerably less attention has been given to the right in the context of the Indian legal framework. In this context, this paper examines social audit as a mechanism for ensuring reasonable accommodation and evaluating built environment accessibility in accordance with the RPwD Act 2016. By analysing relevant frameworks, the authors aim to suggest measures to transition India’s PwD movement from a philanthropy-centric model to a rights-based approach, ultimately aligning it with broader sustainable development goals. For this shift to materialise, the concept of auditing must evolve. Traditionally, audits have focused on verifying compliance with specific codes. However, under the principle of reasonable accommodation, audits can adopt a more inclusive approach, identifying diverse pathways to enhance accessibility for individuals with varying disabilities. This reimagined audit process not only ensures compliance but also fosters a more equitable and accessible built environment, promoting the rights and economic participation of PwD. The paper underscores the transformative potential of Social Audits in advancing accessibility, inclusion, and sustainable development in India.