About the Uma Educational & Technical Society

About the Uma Educational & Technical Society:

Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organization in A.P. is existing since last 30 years. It is providing Special Education and Rehabilitation services to the needy Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). We are having sufficient infrastructure of trained experienced faculty members, hygiene and airy ventilated buildings, play ground with installed playing equipment, providing dedicated and determined rehabilitation services, conducting suitable training to the PWDs,Parents of PWDs, Vocational Training to Disabled Youth for their livelihood opportunities. This organization is mainly focusing on Health, Education, Livelihood, Social and Empowerment. Also we are developing human resource in the field of disability through various Rehabilitation Professional Trainings.

National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPMD):

Established in 2005, on East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Under Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, to serve as a national resource center for empowerment of persons with Multiple Disabilities such as those with two or more disabilities in a person. It serves over three dozens of different categories of Multiple Disabilities across the country. Services for persons with multiple disabilities have been given through a multi-disciplinary team model, besides the cottage and extension services.

With the support of eight departments, this institute aim to achieve the following objectives to undertake development of human resource management, training, rehabilitation, education, employment and conduct research in all areas pertaining to multiple disabilities. Also extend strategic social rehabilitation services to meet the needs of diverse groups of people with multiple disabilities and their families.

Introduction:

Disability is the unexpected and unhealthy factor for any individual or family. Disability, Poverty and Development works as a cause and consequences of each other and finally affects the quality of life of the Persons with Disabilities. Disability has to be seen from both sides of i.e. providing care, Training and Rehabilitation on one side and prevention of the causes of disabilities on the other side. The impact of disabilities has to be minimized with the development of Accessibility, Empowerment and Inclusive Environment at all levels with better sustainability and quality. The limitations in the disability Acts and service delivery systems have been updated from time to time. In view of UNCRPD, PWD Act 1995 has been amended and got approved by way of RPWD Act 2016 with Rights and other need based provisions.

In spite of having several Acts and Policies, reaching its impact to disability population both quantitatively and qualitatively could reach limited due to various factors. Some of the limitations of the Government mostly resources can be minimized with the Government and Private partnership but still have gap with the frame of service delivery systems. The proposed model of Government, Private and NGO.s Partnership will effectively minimize the limitations and NGOs will take to lead responsibility in reaching the targeted groups. This partnership is expected to result for the empowerment and inclusion of PWDs with dignity and equality as a right. The proposed model of partnership is simple, flexible, scalable, replicable and sustainable matching to the given environment. 2 | P a g e

Recently Government of India enacted the law and rules for persons with disabilities in consonance of United Nation convention of rights for persons with disabilities(UNCRPD). The law is based on the principles of CRPD, which includes respect inherent dignity, individual autonomy, non-discrimination, full and effective participation and inclusion in the society, and respect for difference and acceptance of person with disabilities as a part of human diversity and humanity, equality, accessibility between men and women and evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for Right of children with disabilities and preserve their identities. (RPWD ACT + 2016)

Compared to the PWD Act, the current RPD Act strengthens the regulatory, monitoring, and grievance redressal mechanisms in terms of their functions and composition. It also stipulates designation of special court at the district level for fast tracking cases of persons with disabilities under the act. The RPD Act provides for representation of persons with disabilities including representation of women with disabilities in the various bodies to be created under this new legislation. Thus the value and indispensability of experiential expertise also stands recognized. The Act provides for time-limit for compliance with some of its substantive provisions which includes provisions in respect of compliance with accessibility norms.

The National Conference

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 were enacted by the Parliament on 14th Dec, 2016. It was notified on 28th December, 2016 replacing the Persons with Disability (PwD) Act of 1995. The Act attracts the attention of researchers, practitioners and stakeholders as the number of disabilities has increased from seven in PwD Act (1995) to twenty one in RPwD Act, 2016.

Discussions and deliberations are going on the implementation aspects like Trends and Strategies of the Act. The Act covers the issues namely social security, barrier free health care, free education for children with benchmark disabilities, reservation in higher educational institutes, special employment schemes etc. The implementation of the Act emphasizes on new role and responsibilities of teachers teaching at school, college and university level and the Act stipulates that their work competencies can be enhanced in inclusive settings.

In the light of this Act, the higher learning institutes, technical institutes and other stakeholders have to work out for building the capacity of the students, scholars and rehabilitation practitioners so that they can facilitate new strategies and draw out plan for its effective implementation in comprehensive manner for the welfare of the disabled persons as a matter of their right.

Objectives:

The conference intends to achieve the following objectives:

 To acquaint the participants about the main features of the RPwD Act 2016.  To discuss the trends strategies in the implementation of the Act.  To provide a forum to participants to share experiences and expertise as curriculum planners, executers and evaluators in the light of RPwD Act.

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 To suggest modifications, if any, in the light of experiences shared by the participants with reference to model curriculum developed by RCI for teacher education courses.

 To sensitize Persons with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Professionals, Medical, Para-medical and non +governmental organizations about the “Right for Person with Disability Act-2016.

 To facilitate and focus on empowerment aspects and accessibility components such as information technology for the empowerment of specially challenged community.

 To mobilize like-minded potential minds to spread this message amongst public and Government Officials.

Sub-themes for National Conference

 Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Professionals Families & Communities in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Information Communication Technology in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Civil Society Organizations& Corporates in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Media, Judiciary & Other Stake Holders in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.

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Inaugural Function Day/Date Time Visit of dignitaries Total Footfalls Friday/ 10.00 to Sri. G. Koteswara Rao 155 30.03.2018 11.00 am Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Differently Abled & Senior Citizen Assistance Corporation (APDASCAC).

Sri. M. R. G. Naidu, State Project Engineer, Sarva Siksha Abhyan, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. N.A. Kumar Raja, Deputy Director, Welfare of Differently Abled , Senior Citizen and Transgender, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. K. Prasada Rao, Assistant Director, Disabled and Sr. Citizens Welfare Department, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. V.Babu Rao, Deputy Director (Rtd), Disabled and Sr. Citizens Welfare Department, Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. N. Annavaram Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana State.

Sri. Ravindra Babu, President, Visually Impaired Employees Association, Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. S.P. Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational and Technical Society., Kakinada

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The Inauguration Session started with a prayer song sung by the Students of D. Ed Special Education (HI) followed by lighting the lamp by Sri. G. Koteshwara Rao garu, Chairman, APDASCAC and other dignitaries. After lightening the lamp Sri S.P. Reddy, Executive Director, UETS, Kakinada has explained about the history of the organization, Paradigm shift for persons with disabilities from Exclusion to Inclusion in all the areas. He has also explained about the importance and objectives of this National conference as well as Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act-2016.

Sri. G. Koteswara Rao, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Differently Abled & Senior Citizen Assistance Corporation (APDASCAC) addressed the gathering as Chief Guest of inaugural function. In his speech he Explained about the provisions provided to PwDs by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh through the Corporation and he also briefed about his success story as a Person with Disabilities and he also wished that the National Conference should bring out the good suggestions and finds for effective implementation of RPwD act 2016. He also explained about the need and importance of RPD Act-2016 for the welfare of persons with different abilities and he expressed gratitude to the Govt. of India for increasing the number of disabilities from 7 to 21 categories and because of this more number of persons with disabilities will be benefitted with regards to the equal opportunity on par with general community.

Sri. Kumar Raja, Deputy Director, Dept. of Differently Abled & Sr. Citizens has explained in detail about welfare schemes and benefits provided by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for PwDs. In his Speech he expressed regarding the existence of RPwD Act-2016 and its importance with the inclusion of special provisions for persons with disabilities of high support needs, schemes and benefits provided by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

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Sri. M. R. G. Naidu, State Project Engineer, AP SSA. Amravati has explained the importance of the conference and he indicated that the necessity of Inclusive Education under APSSA, which will bring the differently able also on par with normal children and also importance to be given about Barrier Free Environment and Disabled Friendly Toilets at Bhavitha Centers (IERCs), Non-Bhavitha Centers and Schools in Andhra Pradesh and plans for implementation of RPwD act 2016.

Sri. K. Prasadarao Assistant Director, Dept. of Differently Abled &Sr. Citizens has addressed and given information about the schemes and benefits provided by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. He also explained about the issues which have taken place while formation of Disabled Welfare Department of AP. After formation of Disabled Welfare Department, the importance, role and need of federations in Village, Mandal, District and State level to solve the problems, issues and challenges faced by the persons with disabilities.

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Proceedings of session wise presentations 30/03/2018

Session-1 [11.15 AM to 11.45 AM]

“Role of Government bodies: State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 In reference to National Institute / Composite Regional Centre”

Resource Person: Mr.N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor, Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

This Presentation contains a brief narrative and overview of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 with a view on Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to National Institute / Composite Regional Centre”. In This paper it has deals about accessibility + BFE, empowerment, equality & equity, inclusion, independent living, quality of life, sustainability and prevention + DF. It has also discussed responsibilities of State & Central Governments like rules & regulations, certification, creation of fund, monitoring committees, special courts, central & state advisory boards, district level committee, education, skill development, employment / livelihoods, barrier free environment + AIC, prevention of causes of disabilities.

Session-2 [11.45 AM to 12.15 Noon] “Role of Government bodies: State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 In reference to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities”

Resource Person: Mr.N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor , Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

This Presentation was explained the role of Government bodies: State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, like awareness creation, sharing & dissemination, training & rehabilitation, facilitation for schemes &benefits, HRD, aids & appliances, research, documentation & publication, strengthening of NGOs…PAs…,referral services, use of technologies, networking + stakeholders. 8 | P a g e

Session-3 [12.15 Noon to 12.45 PM] “Role of Government bodies: State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 In reference to Role of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Prof. N. Annavaram, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana State

Prof. N. Annavaram is a beasically he is Person with Visually Challged. India signed and ratified the UNCRPD in 2007, after that the process of enacting a new legislation in place of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 (PWD Act, 1995) began in 2010 to make it compliant with the UNCRPD. After series of consultation meetings and drafting process, the Rights of PWD Act, 2016 (RPWD Act, 2016) was passed by both the houses of the Parliament. It was notified on December 28, 2016 after receiving the presidential assent. Principles stated to be implemented for empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWD) are respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons. The Act lays stress on non- discrimination, full and effective participation and inclusion in society, respect for difference and acceptance of disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity, equality of opportunity, accessibility, equality between men and women, respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities, and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities.

Session-4 [12.30 PM to 01.00 PM] “Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: with reference to States”

Resource Person: Mr. Srinivas, NPDO, Hyderabad, Telangana State

In this session resource persons has discussed about Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to States” accessibility + BFE, empowerment, equality & equity, inclusion, independent living, quality of life, sustainability and prevention + DF. It has also discussed responsibilities of State Governments like rules & regulations, certification, creation of fund, monitoring committees, special courts, central & state advisory boards, district level committee, education, skill development, employment / livelihoods, barrier free environment + AIC, prevention of causes of disabilities.

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Session-5 [02.15 PM to 02.40 PM] “Role of Parents / Siblings “in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016

Resource Person: Dr. T. Krishna Kumari, Cheyutha Special School, Vijayawada

After lunch break the post lunch session has started with a presentation on Role of Parents / Siblings “in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016The resource person has discussed role of Parents and siblings on Identification and acceptance and she has also explained Role of Parents / Siblings in awareness of disabilities, Acts, Schemes and Education and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

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Session-6 [02.40 PM to 03.20 PM] “Role of Families in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Resource Person: Dr. MANI RAMANA C.V, Assistant Professor, AdikaviNannaya University, Rajamahendravaram, AP

Dr. Mani Ramana C.V has taken a session on Role of Families in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016, she has also explained family counselling and therapies like Structural family therapy is a theory developed by Salvador Minchin, Strategic Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trans generational Therapy, Communication Therapy. Psycho Education and relationship Counselling etc. She is specifically deals with the Family therapy is a type of psychological counselling (psychotherapy) that can help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Family therapy is usually provided by a psychologist, clinical social worker or licensed therapist. Family therapy, also referred to as couple and family therapy, marriage and family therapy, family systems therapy, and family counselling, is a branch of psychotherapy that works with families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and development.

Session-7 [03.20 PM to 04.00 PM] “Role of Professionals in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Dr.N. Sita Rama Krishna Rao Associate Professor, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada.

In this session resource persons has discussed about Role of Professionalism Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016, he has explained about medical, psychology, therapy, special education, social, paramedical and other Professionals and services like identification, medical comps, assessment, awareness, referral, therapy, certification, rehabilitation and also discussed about training of Professionals and approaches like multidisciplinary approach for identification for empowerment.

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Session-8 [04.10 PM to 04.30 PM] “Role of Applications / Adaptive Devices towards Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Mr. K. Narayana Reddy, Project Director, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada

This Presentation was explained the Role of Applications / Adaptive Devices towards Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 in his presentation Mr. Reddy was stated that aids and assistive devices are the supporting devices used by persons with disabilities in improving their quality of life in terms of mobility, communication and for performing their daily activities. There is a wide range of assistive devices available to meet the needs of person with disabilities. By use of these Aids & assistive devices, people with disabilities become independent and their participation in the society increases. He also explained different types of aids & assistive devices like Aids for Daily Living, Mobility Aids, Home/workplace modifications, Seating and Positioning, Alternative and augmentative communication devices (AAC),Prosthetics and Orthotics, Vehicle Modifications, Sensory aids for vision/hearing impaired and Computer Access Aids etc.

Session-9 [04.30 PM to 04.50 PM] “Role of Assistive Technology in Education towards Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Resource Person: Dr. G. Sahaya Baskaran, Associate Professor in Physics & HOD, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

The Resource Person Dr. G. Sahaya Bhaskaran in his presentation on Role of Assistive Technology in Education towards Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 has explained that an Assistive Technology device is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”. He has also discussed on Assistive Technology for Cognitive Impairments, Assistive Technology for Blindness, Assistive Technology for Low Vision, Assistive Technology for Physical Impairments and Assistive Technology for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing etc.

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Session-10 [04.50 PM to 05.10 PM] “Role of Assistive Technology in Vocational Rehabilitation towards Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Resource Person: Mr. S. A. Nayudu, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada

In This session the Resource Person has explained that the Work is important for one‟s self- esteem, social standing and ability to participate in the community as well as for the material advantages it brings to individuals and their families. The evidence suggests that the benefits of employment outweigh the risks of work and are greater than the risks of long-term unemployment or sickness absence. Individuals may be born with physical or intellectual disadvantages (e.g., cerebral palsy), or they may be acquired during childhood or adult life. Some progressive conditions may present in childhood or adolescence (e.g., some muscular dystrophies) and these need to be distinguished from those presenting later in life (e.g., trauma, stroke). Vocational rehabilitation (VR) thus takes three forms: preparing those with a disability, health or mental health condition for the world of work, job retention for those in work and assisting those out of work into new work. Important components of VR consist of the attributes of the individual, the skills/knowledge of their health professionals, the knowledge and attitudes of actual or potential employers and the assistance that is provided by the state or other insurance facility. Charities are playing an increasing role.

Session-11 [05.10 PM to 05.30 PM] Role of Government bodies: State& Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to RCI/NBER” Resource Person: Mr. S.P. Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada

Here we come to the final session of Day one. Mr. S. P. Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational & Technical Society has given his presentation on Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to RCI/NBER, in this Presentation he has discussed about the RCI and its regulating and monitoring services given to persons with disability and to standardize syllable RCI maintaining a Central Rehabilitation Register of all qualified professionals and personnel working in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education. RCI also have to prescribe punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disability and also explained the trainings…workshops…seminars-publications….research.. HRD monitoring & evaluation of RCI and NBER.

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Memento Presentation to Resource Persons

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31/03/2018

Session-1 [09.30 AM to 09.50 AM] “Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor, Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

Second day of National Conference has started with presentation on Role of Non- Governmental Organizations in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”, in this session the resource person explained about role and responsibilities of NGOs like awareness.. Advocacy information cum Resource centre, Facilitation, Certification.. Rights, Provisions, Training &Rehabilitation, Referral services Aids &Appliance, Assistive devices, Education, Assistive technologies access for schemes & benefits feedback, Monitoring, Evaluation, Barrier free environment spaces, AIC prevention of disabilities, DFS, Legal Guardianship, Protection and life care centers etc.

Session-2 [09.50 AM to 10.10 AM] “Role of Corporates (CSR) in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor,Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

Person has explained about Funds, resources, training & rehabilitation, skill development, employment, livelihoods + Self-help Groups, product making….marketing, platform for ability shows empowerment… also discussed on inclusion, independent living of persons with disabilities.

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Session-3 [10.10 AM to 10.30 AM] “Role of Associations (PwD‟s) in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Mr.Dileep Patro, Founder, Ability People Organization, Visakhapatnam. Awareness Advocacy, Information cum Resource Centre,

In this session on “Role of Associations (PwDs) in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” the Resource Person has explained about facilitation, Certification, Rights, Provisions, Training & Rehabilitation. Referral services, aids & appliances, Assistive devices, Education. Assistive technologies, access for schemes & benefits, feedback. Monitoring, Evaluation, Barrier free environment, Spaces. AIC, prevention of disabilities, DFS, legal guardianship, protection, life care centres etc.,

Session-4 [10.30 AM to 11.10 AM] “Role of civil society organizations in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Public Sector”

Resource Person: Prof. N. Annavaram, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana State

In this session on “Role of civil society organizations in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 : with reference to Public Sector” The resource person Prof. N. Annavaram, has given detailed discussion on RPwD Act 2016 with its articles.

The Constitution of India applies uniformly to every legal citizen of India, whether they are healthy or disabled in any way (physically or mentally) Under the Constitution the disabled have been guaranteed the following fundamental rights.

The Constitution secures to the citizens including the disabled, a right of justice, liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, equality of status and of opportunity and for the promotion of fraternity.

Article 15(1) enjoins on the Government not to discriminate against any citizen of India (including disabled) on the ground of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

Article 15 (2) States that no citizen (including the disabled) shall be subjected to any disability, liability, restriction or condition on any of the above grounds in the matter of their access to shops, 16 | P a g e

public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment or in the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained wholly or partly out of government funds or dedicated to the use of the general public. Women and children and those belonging to any socially and educationally backward classes or the Scheduled Castes & Tribes can be given the benefit of special laws or special provisions made by the State.

There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens (including the disabled) in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. No person including the disabled irrespective of his belonging can be treated as an untouchable. It would be an offence punishable in accordance with law as provided by Article 17 of the Constitution.

Every person including the disabled has his life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. There can be no traffic in human beings (including the disabled), and beggar and other forms of forced labour is prohibited and the same is made punishable in accordance with law (Article 23).

Article 24 prohibits employment of children (including the disabled) below the age of 14 years to work in any factory or mine or to be engaged in any other hazardous employment. Even a private contractor acting for the Government cannot engage children below 14 years of age in such employment.

Article 25 guarantees to every citizen (including the disabled) the right to freedom of religion. Every disabled person (like the non-disabled) has the freedom of conscience to practice and propagate his religion subject to proper order, morality and health. He has also explained about the different laws which are supported for persons with disabilities. TEA BREAK: 11.20 AM to 11.30 AM

Session-5 [11.30 AM to 11.50 AM] “Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to School Education”

Resource Person: Ms. A. Maha Lakshmi, Research Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Central University, Hyderabad.

The resource person presented her presentation on Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to School Education in this presentation she has explained identification, assessment, early intervention, Special & inclusive education, aids and appliances, BFE, MDM, skill development, vocational education etc.

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Session-6 [11.50 AM to 12.10 AM] “Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Vocational Institutes”

Resource Person: Mr. S.P. Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada

Mr. S.P. Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational & Technical Society has presented his presentation on Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Vocational Institutes”.

Training and Employment of People with Disabilities in India is descriptive in nature. When the ILO commissioned the researchers for the Country Study Series, each was asked to follow the comprehensive research protocol appended to this document. The resulting report therefore includes country‟s background information, statistics about people with disabilities and their organizations, a description of relevant legislation and policies and their official implementing structures, as well as the education, training and employment options available to people with disabilities. While few countries have such information readily available, researchers were asked to note the existence or lack of specific data points and to report data when it did exist. Since the lack of information about people with disabilities contributes to their invisibility and social exclusion, the information is important. The protocol called for limited analysis and did not specifically ask for the researchers‟ recommendations, however, researchers were asked to report on existing plans and recommendations of significant national stakeholders.

He has also explained about assessment, selection of suitable vocation, employability, referral services facilitation for self-employment…SHGs, tracking…monitoring…evaluation etc.

Session-7 [12.10 PM to 12.30PM] Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Universities (HEPSN & TEPSN)”

Resource Person: Dr.N. Sita Rama Krishna Rao, Associate Professor, Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada.

In this session the resource person has given his presentation on Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Universities (HEPSN & TEPSN)”.

Disability in higher education has different implications from that of school Education. Higher education increases the chance of employability, thus, affirming dignified life for the persons with

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disabilities. While going through the policies and programmes in India it is found that not much has been done in the field of disability and higher education. There are number of groups working on the school education of children with disabilities. This has not translated in the entry of students to higher education because of various reasons. Infrastructural facilities within institutions, attitudes towards persons with disabilities, transportation facilities, and lack of support services are a few areas, which hinder the entry of students with disabilities into higher education.

He has also discussed on higher education for PwDs, at universities, inclusive, universities…exclusive, regular, distance, barrier free access assistive devices, technologies, spaces, scholarships, placement, research and empowerment…employability etc.,

Session-8 [12.30 PM to 12.50 PM] “Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to National Skill Development Corporation &SCPwD‟s”

Resource Person: Dr. G. Sahaya Baskaran, Associate Professor in Physics & HOD, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

In this session the resource person has discussed the following points on Role of Educational Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to National Skill Development Corporation & SCPwD‟s”.

The National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) was having setup as a one of its kind, Public Private Partnership Company with the primary mandate of catalysing the skills landscape in India. NSDC is a unique model created with a well thought through underlying philosophy based on the following pillars:

1. Create: Proactively catalyses creation of large, quality vocational training institutions

2. Fund: Reduce risk by providing patient capital. Including grants and equity

3. Enable: the creation and sustainability of support systems required for skill development. This includes the Industry led Sector Skill Councils.

The main objectives of the NSDC are to:

Upgrade skills to international standards through significant industry involvement and develop necessary frame works for standards, curriculum and quality assurance Enhance, support and coordinate private sector initiatives for skill development through appropriate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models; strive for significant operational and financial involvement from the private sector Play the role of a "market-maker" by bringing financing, particularly in sectors

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where market mechanisms are ineffective or missing Prioritize initiatives that can have a multiplier or catalytic effect as opposed to one-off impact. Partnerships NSDC operates through partnerships with multiple stakeholders in catalyzing and evolving the skilling ecosystem.

Private Sector + Areas of partnerships include awareness building, capacity creation, loan financing, creation and operations of Sector Skill Councils, assessment leading to certification, employment generation, Corporate Social Responsibility, World Skills competitions and participation in Special Initiatives like Udaan focused on J&K.

International Engagement + Investments, technical assistance, transnational standards, overseas jobs and other areas.

Central Ministries + Participation in flagship programmes like Make in India, Swachh Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Smart City, Digital India and Namami Ganga, among many others.

State Governments + Development of programs and schemes, alignment to NSQF and capacity building, operationalization of program, capacity building efforts among others.

University/School systems + Vocationalisation of education through specific training programs, evolution of credit framework, entrepreneur development, etc.

Non-profit organizations + Capacity building of marginalized and special groups, development of livelihood, self-employment and entrepreneurship programs.

Innovation + Support to early-stage social entrepreneurs working on innovative business models to address gaps in the skilling ecosystem, including programs for persons with disability.

Achievements Over 5.2 million students were trained. 235 private sector partnerships were provided training and capacity building, each to train at least 50,000 persons over a period of 10-years.

38 Sector Skill Councils (SSC) approved in services, manufacturing, agriculture & allied services, and informal sectors. Sectors include 19 of 20 high priority sectors identified by the Government and 25 of the sectors under Make in India initiative.

1386 Qualification Packs with 6,744 unique National Occupational Standards (NOS). These have been validated by over 1000 companies.

Vocational training introduced in 10 States, covering 2400+ schools, 2 Boards, benefitting over 2.5 lakh students. Curriculum based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) and SSC certification. NSDC is working with 21 universities, Community Colleges under UGC/AICTE for alignment of education and training to NSQF.

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Designated implementation agency for the largest voucher-based skill development program i.e Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

Skill Development Management System (SDMS) with 1400 training partners, 28179 training centers, 16479 trainers, 20 Job portals, 77 assessment agencies and 4983 empanelled assessors. Hosting infrastructure certified by ISO 20000/27000 supported by dedicated personnel.

LUNCH BREAK: 01.00 PM to 02.00 PM

Session-9 [2.00 PM to 02.20 PM] “Role of Judiciary in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016

Resource Person: Prof. N. Annavaram, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Central University of Hyderabad, Telangana State.

In this session the resource person has focused on Role of Judiciary in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.

Every person including the disabled has his life and liberty guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. There can be no traffic in human beings (including the disabled), and beggar and other forms of forced labor is prohibited and the same is made punishable in accordance with law (Article 23).

propagate his religion subject to proper order, morality and health. He has also explained about the different laws which are supported for persons with disabilities.

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 Education Law for the Disabled  Health Laws  Family Laws  Succession Laws for the Disabled  Labor Laws for the Disabled  Judicial procedures for the disabled  Income Tax Concessions He also discussed on special courts, protection of rights, interpretation, justice, disputes, grievances, RTE and RTI.

Session-10 [02.20 PM to 02.40 PM] “Role of Media in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor, Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

The resource person presented has his presentation on Role of Media in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 and he discussed on awareness…advocacy, methodologies.. screening…assessment, orientation…motivation, sharing & dissemination, connectivity… networking, reaching larger groups, showcasing… image building, grievance, evidence based supports, prevention and reaching the unreached etc,.

Session-11 [02.40 PM to 03.00 PM] “Role of Web Site & E-Technology in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”

Resource Person: Ms. Harini.C, Assistant Professor. Department of Computer Engineering & Technology, Adikavi Nannaya University.

The Resource Person: Ms. Harini.C, has Presented her paper on “Role of Web Site & E-Technology in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016”.

With the new law, the Indian disability movement has been catapulted onto the next level. This has ushered us into the next stage of disability rights. Website makes strong impact on the image of the ACT. It is very important when we are more concern about exploring India and worldwide. ...

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Disability Institutions post their admission criteria, courses, students and their academic progress, online courses etc on their websites.

A website is a collection of related web pages, including multimedia content, typically identified with a common domain name, and published on at least one web server. A website may be accessible via a public Internet Protocol (IP) network, such as the Internet, or a private local area network (LAN), by referencing a uniform resource locator (URL) that identifies the site.

Session-12 [03.00 PM to 03.20 PM] “Role of Stakeholders in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: with reference to Protection of Rights of PwD‟s”

Resource Person: Mr. N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor, Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad.

The last session before closing the presentation was given by Mr.Lakshmi Narayana, on the Role of Stakeholders in Implementing the RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Protection of Rights of PwD‟s” Tallarevu in East Godavari district which is established to provide rehabilitation facility for normal persons and special school for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nutrition supplement, physiotherapy and special education are three activities in the center. Whey protein isolate powder, a derivative of milk is given 2gms per day to the children, after obtaining parents consent. 18 children are given whey protein isolate. Each child is given specific physio therapy as per child's requirement by qualified physio therapist. Class room activities are conducted by RCI/national trust certified teachers.

Whey protein isolate powder is sponsored by Mentally Challenged Persons Trust, Hyderabad. A recent review of the children's abilities indicated encouraging results. It is noticed that there is an improvement in the behavioral and cognitive skills of the children; children who were mute started talking few words, children with cerebral palsy or muscle wasting started developing toned calf muscles, few children joined regular school. Improvement is more visible in small children compared to adolescents and youth. A girl who could not walk started walking on road to school with help; she attended regular school till 8th standard. She dropped out of school as 9th class room is in the first floor. An attempt will be made to train her for Andhra Pradesh Open School secondary level examination.

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT-2016: “TRENDS, STRATEGIES AND POLICY DIRECTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION”

1. Event: National Conference on RPwD Act 2016: 2. Venue: Hotel Mamatha, Opp. Old Bus Stand, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. 3. Organizers:  Uma Educational & Educational Society, Kakinada.. Implementing Agency.  National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Chennai.

4. Duration: 2 Days + 30th& 31st March 2018. 5. Conference Theme: Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 + Trends, Strategies and Policy Directions for Effective Implementation. 6. Sub Themes:  Role of Government bodies: State & Central in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Professionals Families & Communities in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Information Communication Technology in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Civil Society Organizations& Corporates in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Education Institutions in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.  Role of Media, Judiciary & Other Stake Holders in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016.

7. Deliberations during the Conference: The proceedings of the Conference have gone on as per the Schedule. Key Note Presentations were made by the Resource Persons who are well experienced in their respective areas. Later followed by several paper presentations by the Disability Professionals, Service Providers + NGOs, Researchers, Students, and others connected with the Disability Sector.

On the evening of 1st and 2nd day organized an interactive sessions and recorded the problems, views, suggestions and recommendations. This was organized by the team of panel members who are already involved in the process of amendment of PWD Act 1995 to RPQWD Act 2016 and implementation of RPWD Act 2016.

Some of the key suggestions and recommendations made by the participants (PWDs, Parents, Siblings, Professionals, NGOs, Researchers, Students & others) include:

 Need of making more copies of the RPWD Act 2016 in Telugu for distribution to various stakeholders.  Family Pension to their Children with Disabilities.  Permanent Disability Certification.

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 Uniform guidelines for Disability Certification.  Enrolment of PWDs for UDID (Unique Disability Identification).  Increase in reservation percentage and allocation to each category of disability.  Free Transportation and Care Givers Allowance by SSA.  Creation of State Fund and guidelines.  State should recognize the NGOs working for CWSNs / PWDs by way of Early Intervention Centers, Special Schools and Vocational Training should be recognized for giving full supports as per the guidelines of the models followed in the State of Kerala and Maharastra.  Schools both on Day Care & Residential basis should run for the Children with Mental Retardation & other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by the State Government or support fully to the NGOs.  Acceptance and Equal treatment at family itself and alter at community with better ownership.  Inclusive Education in regular schools.  Recognition and support for the winners in Special Olympics.  More Resource Centers + Bhavitha Centers from SSA.  Provision for admission in the Normal Schools-use of RTE & RTI.  Training of the Teachers in all disabilities as Resource Persons by SSA with or without the support of local NGOs.  Provision for Special Educator in CBSE and Corporate Schools.  Changes in Policy for Inclusive Education.  Recognition and Award for the Special Teachers on Teacher‟s Day.  The agenda and provisions of RPWD Act 2016 should reach up to the Panchayat level.  Need to appoint Legal Guardians for the specified disabilities.  Exemptions for the Persons with Mental Retardation at 10th Class Examinations like that of the Persons with Blind, Deaf & Dumb.  Scholarships for CWSNs.  Creation of Accessible and barrier free environments at all levels + strengthening the mission of Accessible India Campaign of GOI.  Special focus for creating awareness among the stakeholders at all levels.  Need to follow the infrastructure development including the products as per the guidelines of Universal Design.  Be part of Vision-2022 for improved and effective participation of the PWDs.  Focus need to be given for the definition of disability and guidelines for its certification.  Stress to get amendments (with gazette notification for some more time) on the key points missing from original draft and provisions of UNCRPD.  NGOs / CSOs (Civil Society Organizations) should take active role in understanding and implementation of the rights & provisions of RPWD Act 2016 along with UNCRPD, SDGs, and other related Acts & Policies.  More and more workshop on RWD Act 2016 in various parts of the State in association with the departments of: Education / SSA, Disability & Senior Citizens, Revenue and other implementing agency.  Guidelines and mode of creating State Fund. The 3% of the funds allocated in each Ministry should be transferred for Disability Department on regular basis. In this regard, the State Government (united AP) has issued the GO. Pressure need to be created for its implementation.  Understand and utilize the Schemes & Benefits of the National Trust for the Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. NGOs should take the responsibility in their respective area / district.

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 Addition of Transgender need to be reviewed and decision should be intimated*No. by the larger group.  The strength of the Special Educators / Disability Rehabilitation Professionals needs to be developed as per the estimates of RCI. More and more NGOs can take this responsibility.  Provisions of JJ Act need to be followed.  Specific guidelines for the Certification of all the identified Disabilities.  Respite Care Services both on Short term and Long term should be developed…NGOs should utilize the Schemes of the National Trust.  Percentage for PWDs should be with respect of their population like any other group.  The State Fund should be created on the basis of Disability Population.  Special Courts should be established with guidelines at an early date.  State Government should accept the provision of RPWD Act 2016 and notify the guidelines for its better understanding, enrolment, utilization, monitoring and evaluation from time to time.  Government should accept NGO / CSOs working in the Disability for supporting and allow them to work on the basis of partnership including private / corporate like: Government-Private +NGO (GPN) Partnership.

Recommendations on RPD-Act 2016 Two-day National Conference On THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016

Trends, Strategies and Policy Directions for Effective Implementation

The two-day deliberations involving resource persons, experts on diverse fields of disability law and services, CRE professionals and other participants revolved around various provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (herein after referred to as the „RPD Act 2016‟). Since the new law is still work-in-progress * a law in evolution * we on behalf of the conference organizing team are pleased to offer the following recommendations to the central and State Governments, duly taking our conference proceedings into account.

Recommendations 1. Clarification on Definitions:---

The RPD Act 2016, unlike its predecessor * Persons with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of rights and Full-participation) Act, 1995 (herein after referred to as the „PwD Act 1995‟) *includes a vast array of new definitions and substantially modifies the definitions previously included in the PwD Act 1995. We saw the experts participating in the conference raise pertinent clarificatory questions in this regard, and henceforth are the specific recommendations offered below:

1.1. The definition of “care-giver” specified in clause (d) of Section 2 includes only persons, thereby leaving out from the ambit of its nomenclature a large number of organizations providing care-giving services to persons with disabilities, particularly those suffering from severe disabilities. It is, therefore, suggested that the definition under reference be modified in such a way that Non-Governmental Organizations (including institutions run by them) providing care-giving services to persons with disabilities also receive legal recognition as “care-givers”.

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1.2. While a “person with benchmark disability” specified in clause (r) and a “person with disability having high support needs” in clause (t) of section 2 require certification, no such certification is prescribed in the case of a “person with disability” specified in clause (s) of section 2. What, then, is the criterion for recognizing or legally accepting someone as a person with disability? Does a “person with disability” specified in clause (s) of section 2 not require any certification at all?

1.3. The aforesaid clarifications require the urgent attention of the Central Government, in the absence of which, the law-implementing agencies (both the private and the public) are likely to face insurmountable difficulties in deciding who their beneficiaries are, and who are not.

2. The Right to Community Life:--

The participants in the conference have been appreciative of the provisions pertaining to the rights of persons with disabilities specified in the new Law. One prominent point that came up for specific discussion, wherein the delegates expressed a pinch of apprehension, was with regard to the Right to Community Life provided in section 5 of the RPD Act 2016.Sub-section (2) of section 5 in particular casts upon the appropriate Governments an obligation which is neither entirely feasible nor wholly appropriate. The leaders of various organizations working particularly for persons with autism, mental illness/behavior, parents, special educators and the rehabilitation professionals in the field over decades, while sharing their experiences, frankly informed that the level of family and community support for persons with disabilities is highly negligible.

While the poor families want to get rid of their disabled children because of their economic inability to meet their special needs involving costs beyond their earnings, the rich don‟t like their special children to be around entirely for reasons of status, stigma, and sometimes due to their professional commitments.

Given these unfavorable circumstances at the family and community level, which do not seem to have an immediate remedy at the moment, promise for a right to community life for persons with disabilities is nothing more than a panacea. It is, therefore, suggested that:

2.1. The language used in section 5 of the RPD Act 2016 should be modified in such a way that the right of persons with disabilities to community life is a long-term goal towards which the appropriate Governments shall strive and put in their best efforts to make it a reality at the earliest possible;

2.2. Section 5 should also advocate for, besides the right to community life, an appropriate residential arrangement and other rehabilitation services to be offered by the organisations working in the field.

2.3.In order to enable the organizations of repute to offer the best residential arrangements and quality services for persons with disabilities until such time as the full-fledged community life is realized, both the State and Central Governments should launch special funding schemes for strengthen the existing ones.

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3. Establishment of District-level Monitoring Cells for the purposes of section 7 of the RPD Act:--

Section 7 of the RPD Act 2016 provides a set of comprehensive guidelines intended to protect persons with disabilities from abuse, inhuman treatment and violence. The delegates of our event applauded the said guidelines as historic in so far as they deal directly with the personal safety, physical protection and individual liberties of persons with disabilities. One of the major drawbacks inherent in the section, however, is the absence of a designated mechanism to oversee the guidelines so diligently specified therein. Delegates participating in the conference strongly suggested that the State Government should establish an appropriate mechanism to oversee the guidelines mentioned in section 7 of the new law. It is, henceforth, suggested that:

3.1. The State Rules being formed under the RPD Act 2016 should give a consideration for the establishment of a district-level Monitoring Cell to enforce and supervise the guidelines specified in section 7 of the Act.

3.2. The Station House Officer (SHO) shall be required to submit periodic reports to the proposed Monitoring Cell on the complaints registered under the RPD Act 2016;

3.3. The District-level Monitoring Cells shall prepare and submit annual reports to the State Commissioner for persons with disabilities, which may in turn be reflected in the State Commissioner‟s report to be laid down before the State Legislature.

4. Appropriate amendments to section 9(2):--

Section 9(1) of the RPD Act 2016 rightly prescribes that no child shall be separated from his/her parents on grounds of disability. The delegates participating in our event have carefully deliberated on the section as a whole and agreed with its overall spirit. But the language in sub- section (2) was found to be inconsistent with the realities on the ground. It prescribes:

Where the parents are unable to take care of a child with disability, the competent court shall place such child with his or her near relations, and failing that within the community in a family setting or in exceptional cases in shelter home run by the appropriate Government or non- governmental organization, as may be required.

As stated in detail in Para 2 of these recommendations, it is unrealistic to expect a paradigmatic shift in gaining from families and communities the support our special children require. The fact is that majority of persons with disabilities having high support needs prefer to stay in, and receive critical support from, the specialized organizations working for them. What the law now seems to suggest, however, is quite contrast to this. As seen above, section 9(2) mentions the residence in shelter homes as an exceptional scenario, thereby turning what is now being accepted as normal into exceptional. It is, therefore, suggested that

4.1. Section 9(2) of the RPD Act 2016 should be amended, changing the sequence and treating shelter homes run by the Government or private organizations;

4.2. A new sub-section (3) should be added to section 9 of the RPD Act 2016, prescribing the shelter homes run by the Government or private organizations.

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5. Miscellaneous:--

5.1. The delegates also expressed apprehension over the provisions of “limited guardianship” prescribed in section 14 of the RPD Act 2016. It is unclear as to why the plenary guardianship, which existed in the National Trust Act 1998, was suddenly removed. The State Governments, while formulating their Rules under the Act should ensure that this particular section is diligently dealt with, thereby provides enough representation for parents of persons with disabilities in need of guardian, persons with disabilities and organizations working for them.

5.2. The provisions on inclusive education specified in sections 16 and 17 of the RPD Act 2016 are due for a long time, and several delegates who attended the national conference welcomed the change proposed in the new law. One of the disappointing points, however, is that the State Governments have not taken any concrete steps to enforce the said provisions. The conference, therefore, recommends that the State Governments take measures for the immediate implementation of inclusive education provisions.

5.3. The RPD Act 2016 gives the State Governments complete autonomy to frame rules for the registration and renewal of institutes for persons with disabilities. While we welcome the legal recognition being proposed for the institutes, we would also like to emphasize that the process to be adopted for these purposes should be objective, transparent and time-bound. The conference strongly urges that the State Governments notify the Rules and begin implementing the RPD Act 2016 with immediate effect. VALEDICTORY FUNCTION:

Day/Date Time Visit of dignitaries Total footfalls 31.03.2018 4.00PM to 5.00PM Sri. P. Srinivas, Joint Director, APSSA 143

Sri Krishna Reddy Regional Director, RDT, Andhra Pradesh.

Sri. V.Babu ao, Deputy Director (Rtd), Disabled and Sr. Citizens Welfare Department, AP.

Sri. N. Annavaram, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Sociology, University of Hyderabad.

Sri. C.C.Thippanna. SACRED, Ananthapuram

Sri N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor , Geo Rehabilitation Centre Hyderadad, TS.

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Brief Details

Valedictory function was chaired by S.P Reddy, Executive Director, Uma Educational and Technical Society, Sri. P. Srinivas, Joint Director, A.P SSA has attended as Chief Guest for the valedictory session of the National Conference and Sri Krishna Reddy, Regional Director, RDT, Andhra Pradesh, Sri. V. Babu Rao, Deputy Director (Rtd), Disabled and Sr. Citizens Welfare Department, A.P. Sri. N. Annavaram, Asst. Prof, Dept. of Sociology, University of Hyderabad, Sri. C.C.Thippanna, SACRED, Ananthapuram, Sri N. Lakshmi Narayana, Mentor , Geo Rehabilitation Centre, Hyderabad, TS, have attended as other guests.

Sri. S.P. Reddy expressed his deep gratitude to NIEPMD for providing opportunity to conduct the National Conference, Mr. Reddy also uttered his thankfulness to the Chief Guest and Guest of honor, participants, resource persons and parents of PwDs for active participation and to made national conference a grand success. He has also requested the chair persons of various sessions and chair persons of recommendations and discussions session to recommend the Rehabilitation council of India regarding the issues raised in the conference on RPD Act-2016 for persons with disabilities.

Sri. V.Babu Rao, Deputy Director (Rtd.), Disabled and Sr. Citizens Welfare Department, AP has congratulated NIEPMD, Chennai and Uma Educational and Technical Society for successful conduction of National Conference on RPwD Act and also congratulated all the paper presenters and PwDs. 30 | P a g e

Sri Krishna Reddy, Regional Director, RDT, Andhra Pradesh has delivered speech about the activities of RDT for the PwDs in the state of Andhra Pradesh he has also congratulated NIEPMD, Chennai and Uma Educational and Technical Society for successful conduction of National Conference.

Sri. P. Srinivas, Joint Director, APSSA has addressed the gathering, in his Chief Guest address he explained the activities of APSSA under Inclusive Education intervention , he has also briefed about the steps taken by the APSSA for effective implementation of RPwD act 2016. After the speeches of the Chief Guest and other guests certificates have distributed to the participants.

Conclusion: The National Conference came to an end with Vote of thanks and National Anthem.

(S.P.REDDY) Executive Director

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National Conference on “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act-2016: Trends, Strategies and Policy directions for Effective Implementation” Organised by Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada And National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple disabilities List of participants for National Conference on RPD Act-2016 at Vijayawada Venue: Hotel Mamata, Near Old RTC Bus Stand Date: 30-31st March 2018

S.NO Name of the Sex Category Address Designation CRR No Mobile No Participant 1 M. Uma Shankar M BC Srikakulam District IERT A25210 9966647609

2 A. Venkata M BC Kurnool District IERT A10664 9491547283 Sudarshan 3 N. Apparao M SC Srikakulam District IERT A51615 9666482817

4 R.Anjan Kumar M BC Mandhira, Special B46758 9908469453 Teacher 5 Chigurupati Naga F BC Prakasham District IERT B13197 8247500477 Kumari 6 K. Krishna Dora M ST Rampachodavaram IERT A26469 9494551943 ,East Godavari Dt. 7 Ch. Suryanarayana M SC Gangavaram, IERT A27330 9494214794 Reddy East Godavari Dt.

8 B. Ramachandra Rao M ST Chagallu, West IERT A39366 9676559177 Godavari Dt. 9 D. Brahmananda Rao M SC Gollaprollu, East IERT A39510 9989800840 Godavari District 10 Arushabhattu F BC Rajahmnundry, Special B35758 V.G.Bhavani East Godavari Dt. Teacher 11 K. Susseela F SC Krishna District IERT A25696 9441061615

12 Sk.Mastan Bee F BC Tadepalligudem IERT B31483 9642245201

13 K.VenkataSudha F BC Vijayawada, IERT A57173 9492471081 Krishna District. 14 G.Sujatha F BC Krishna District A52052 9493808364 15 T.Manikyama F SC West Godavari IERT A45131 9491869375

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16 M.SasiKiran M BC Vijayawada, Professor A11344 9848787321 Krishna District 17 Sk.Mehaboob F BC Krishna District IERT A42230 9704975765 Subhani 18 P. Ramesh M OC Khammam District. IERT A39861 9908299631

19 Y. SaideswaraRao M BC KhammamDistrict. IERT A39936 8247021427

20 T. SrinivasaRao M BC KhammamDistrict. Special A39937 9949409486 Teacher 21 K.UshaLalitha F BC Thondangi, IERT A36707 7661821655 East Godavari District 22 M. Ganga Devi F OC Guntur District. IERT A23578 8978580800

23 T. Srivani F OC Amaravathi IERT A23667 8978580794

24 G. M. Swetha F BC Krishna District Special A54301 9963893111 Teacher 25 K. DurgaBhavani F BC Krishna District IERT A30342 7661078840

26 CH.V.V. M OC K. Gangavaram, IERT A51709 9848398822 Satyanarayana East Godavari Dt 27 S. Anuradha F BC Kajuluru, IERT B35827 9603138822 East Godavari Dt 28 MD.Akbarunnisha F BC Eluru,West Lecturer A23385 7075623897 Vali Godavari District. 29 P.Anuradha F BC Vishakapatnam IERT A21402 9642006832

30 Ch.V.V.Radha Devi F BC Vishakapatnam IERT A34271

31 P.Suryakala F SC Amalapuram, Special B42666 9052886020 East |Godavari Dt Teacher 32 G. Sandhya Rani F BC Krishna District Special B40231 7095686909 Teacher 33 D. Rama Rao M SC Khammam District. IERT A24970 9492095142

34 P. Peddi Raju M SC Devarapalli IERT A22231 9849860729 Mandal, West Godavari 35 V. Rama Raju M BC Kalidindi Mandal, IERT A35043 9666709325 Krishna District 36 M. KoteswaraRao M BC KaikaluruMandal,K IERT B141462 9966397700 rishnaDistrict 37 Gayatrigovind Gajjam F BC Vijayawada, Psychologist A34019 9603081603 Krishna District

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38 B.RaveendraRao M BC Dandiyada Mandal, IERT B15254 9951537546 Vizayanagaram 39 R. Geetha F BC Vuyyuru Mandal, IERT A12944 9866817902 Krishna District 40 K. Srinivasulu M BC H.M.Peta, IERT B16208 9490416173 Prakasam 41 N. Vijaya Lakshmi F BC Pirangipuram IERT A12947 9292503457 Mandal, Guntur District 42 T. Kranthi Kumar M SC Tallapudi, IERT A14149 9505895062 West Godavari 43 G. Usha Rani F BC Gannavaram Special A33233 9059045525 Mandal, Krishna Teacher District 44 N. Deepthi F OC Bhadrachalam, Special A42148 9676591600 Khammam District Teacher 45 A .Aparna F BC Bhadrachalam, A42524 9652815333 Khammam District 46 SK. Shadvik M BC Gunadala, Krishna Special A39379 9290618663 District Teacher 47 K.Venkata Ramana F BC Gunadala, Krishna Special A33428 9490366416 District Teacher 48 P. JyoshnaKumari F BC Gunadala, Krishna Special A36313 9490657415 District Teacher 49 Ch. Rama Rao M BC Mudikonda Mandal, Special A39752 9849974009 Khammmam Teacher

50 G. SekharBabu M BC Mudikonda Mandal, Special A42351 9959124668 Khammmam Teacher 51 M. Rama Devi F BC Kothapeta, Special A38046 8465862581 Vijayawada Teacher 52 B. Suresh M BC Gunadala, Krishna Special A39385 9000425999 District Teacher 53 N. Venkateswarao M SC Gunadala, Krishna Special A40045 9603481871 District Teacher 54 J. Visweswari F SC Seethanagaram IERT A40037 7661040223 Mandal, East Godavari District 55 M. Raja Ramesh M BC Devipatnam IERT A28023 9948201342 Mandal, East |Godavari 56 J. Prakash Rao M SC Gandepalli Mandal, IERT A39336 8106042113 East |Godavari District 57 A. Kalyani F SC Bogolu Mandal IERT B33321 9032978993 Nellore District 58 G. Roja Rani F SC Kadapure Mandal IERT A28596 9849806628 Nellore district 34 | P a g e

59 K. Mamatha F SC Atmakur Mandal IERT A35880 Nellore District 60 K. Saradha F BC Vuyyur Mandal Special A51290 810624084 Krishna District Teacher 61 K. Manjula F BC Kovvur Road Special A51353 Prakasam District Teacher 62 P. Venkateshwarlu M BC Maruthi Nagar IERT A54033 9866470088 Ongole District 63 P.V. Kondaiah M BC Maruthi Nagar IERT A18389 9948478025 Ongole District 64 K. Ramu M BC Tanguturu Mandal IERT A06981 9100996455 Prakasam District 65 B. Sri devi F OC Tanguturu Mandal IERT B08913 9100996532 Prakasam District 66 P. BalaVijaya F OC Tripurantaka IERT A31895 9110996497 Mandal Prakasam district 67 V.V. Sujatha F OC Pathinavaripeta IERT A25936 9581671567 Prakasam District 68 G. ArunaKumari F BC SN Padu Mandal IERT A54034 8897154040 Prakasam District 69 J. Venkateshwara M BC Kothapatnam IERT A14583 9100996511 Rao Mandal Prakasam District 70 S. Govinda Reddy M OC SKR Pupils for MR & Special A32544 9948478071 Deaf School Teacher Kanigiri Prakasam District 71 M. Nagamani F SC Maddipadu Mandal IERT A30541 9100996454 Prakasam District 72 R. Sridhar M OC Lawerpeta IERT B07495 9951322464 Prakasam District 73 Sd. Malik Mohiuddin M BC Ongole Mandal IERT A13804 9030558727 Prakasam district 74 Y. Rama Krishna M BC ParuchurMandal, IERT A10941 9100996494 Prakasam District. 75 K. VenkatewaraRao M BC Amalapuram IERT A36250 9848739970 Mandal, East Godavari District 76 D. Bharathi F BC Narayana puram IERT A1579 9491899434 Guntur District. 77 S. Jyothi F SC KVP Colony, Guntur Professor A11511 8978580811 District 78 G.V. Krishna Rao M BC Bhantumilli Mandal IERT A22217 9703636311 79 K. Satya Vara F BC Attili Mandal, IERT A13414 9949599284 Lakshmi West Godavari 80 P.VijayaKumari F SC Poduru Mandal, IERT B17032 9247131126 West Godavari

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81 M. Chandra Kumari F SC Nidadavole, IERT A09878 9391063425 West Godavari 82 K. Nagamani F BC Achanta Mandal, IERT A09969 7382982520 West Godavari 83 K V S G S Lakshmi F BC Palakollu Mandal, IERT B01296 9491971936 West Godavari 84 V. GangadharaRao M BC Poduru Mandal, IERT A31842 9553807744 West Godavari 85 D. Baby RatnaKumari F SC Nagalanka Mandal, IERT B40217 7794846851 Krishna District. 86 S. Suresh M BC Machilipatnam IERT A21472 9247925032 Mandal, Krishna District 87 B. SankaraRao M OC Parivarthan Special Special A40206 9989646046 Schoool, Eluru , Teacher West Godavari District 88 E. Naresh M BC Produttru, Special B44051 9701312552 Chinthakani Teacher Mandal, Khammam District 89 P. Venkata Subba F BC Cheyutha School, Special A25793 8897524595 Lakshmi Vijayawada, Teacher Krishna District. 90 Yadla Vijay Kumar M SC Inavilli Mandal East Special A53324 9492257594 Godavari District. Teacher 91 B. AnandaRao M SC I.Polavaram IERT B38501 8179274843 Mandal, East Godavari District 92 G. Kiran M BC Mahaboobabad IERT A40625 9676870260 Mandal, 93 B. Anudeep M BC M.G.Road, Special B48953 7386233341 Vijayawada Teacher 94 V. Usha Devi F BC Parivarthana Co- A47615 8019186638 Special School, Ordinator Eluru, 95 D.U. Shankar M BC A.Gangavaram IERT A31703 9492509608 Mandal, East Godavari District. 96 M. VeeraBhavani F BC Peddapuram Special A48480 9652168139 Mandal,East Teacher Godavari District. 97 J. Kumar Madhu M SC Vijayawada, IERT A09802 9393066899 Krishna District. 98 K. Sujatha F SC Eluru IERT A25658 9573388199 99 S.K. Prasanna Singa F BC Parivarthana Special A54573 9493245543 Raju Special School, Teacher Eluru 100 Siddavarapu Pethuru M OC Kondeti Mandal, IERT B16906 9100996458 Prakasam District. 36 | P a g e

List of Resource Persons for National Conference

S. Name of the Age Sex Address Designation CRR NO No Participant N. Laxmi 2-3-173, Road No 2 Adarsh Mentor Geo 1 61 M A13441 Narayana Nagar, Nagole, Hyderabad. Rehabilitation Center U. Dileep Kumar The Ability People Director And Founder 2 42 M Patro Vishakapatnam Secretary Central University of 3 N. Annavaram 45 M Assistant Professor Hyderabad Dr. Mani Ramana Adikavi Nannayya Assistant Professor 4 51 F Cvs University, Rajahmundry Adikavi Nannayya Assistant Professor 5 J. Harini 41 F University, Rajahmundry Research Scholar 6 A. MahaLaxmi 28 F University of Hyderabad, Research Scholar

Gachubouli Cheyutha early Intervention Dr. T. Krishna 7 48 F &Rehabilitation Center Psychologist Kumari ,Vijayawada, Krishna District Uma Mano Vikasa K. Narayana 8 45 M Kendram Kakinada, East Project Director B07716 Reddy Godavari District. Parivarthana 9 D.Srinivasulu 42 M Principal A26279 Special School For H.I Sr. Programme Co- 10 N.V. Ranganath 50 M ADD India, Bangalore A06493 ordinator 11 MV Ram Daara. S 52 M ADD India, Bangalore Sr.PCO ADD India

Director, SACRED, Director SACRED 12 Thippanna C.C 63 M Anantapur NGO ATP 13 R. Dasarath 52 M RDT-ATP Director CBR

14 M. Srinivasu 45 M SACRED, Anantapur President

HOD, Physics Dr.G. Sahaya HOD, Dept. of Physics, 15 54 M Co- Coordinator, A53607 Bhasakaran Andhra Loyola College. HEPSN Uma Mano Vikasa S.A. Appala 17 43 M Kendram, Kakinada, East Principal B07752 Nayudu Godavari District. Uma Educational and 19 S.P. Reddy 51 M Executive Director A004674 Technical Society

Dr. N.Sita Rama Uma Educational and 20 44 M Associate Professor A07675 Krishna Rao Technical Society

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Participant list of NGOs & Others for National Conference

S.No Name of the Participant Age Sex Name of the organization Designation

1 V. Ramanajaneyulu 38 M RDT, Anathapur Resource Person

Laxmi Nagar, Anathapur 2 C.C. Thippanna 59 M Director District Laxmi Nagar, Anathapur 3 M. Siva Shankar 48 M Co-Ordinator District Kuppam Mandal, Chittor 4 M. Bhaskar Reddy 45 M Parent District

5 C. Harshini 35 F Rajahmunry Engineer

Parivarthan Special School 6 K. Santhi 34 F Special Educator for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School 7 D.Venkata Ramana 36 M Special Educator for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School 8 K. Sandeep 28 M Special Educator for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 9 K. Vincent 22 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 10 G. Rama Krishna 24 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 11 P. Rama Krishna 25 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 12 Y.N.V.L. Lakshman Rao 23 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 13 Uma Mahesh 20 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 14 B. Venkata Laxmi 21 F for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 15 V. Venkata Laxmi 20 F for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 16 K. Naga Mani 22 F for Hearing Impairment Director SKR Chemakurthi, Prakasam 17 S. Anjaneyulu 21 M Spl- School District. Principal SKR Chemakurthi, Prakasam 18 D. Venkateswarlu 22 M Spl- School District. Annamma Spl- 19 D.VasanthaKumari 21 M Ebrahimpatnam Organisation For Disabled Parivarthan Special School 21 E. Sri Lakshmi 23 F Special Educator for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School 22 G. DurgaBhavani 28 F Special Educator for Hearing Impairment 38 | P a g e

Parivarthan Special School 23 J. Prasad 25 M Special Educator for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 24 I. Sai Kumar 20 M for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 25 M. Gopala Krishna 22 M for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 26 R. Sai Kumar 22 M for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 27 M. SomaChand 20 M for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 28 I. Navya Sri 21 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 29 K.Sirisha 23 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 30 B. Bhuvaneswari Devi 20 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 31 S. Sandhya Bhavani 20 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 32 T. Laxmi 22 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 33 Y. Venkata Laxmi 28 F for Hearing Impairment

Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 34 R. Kavitha 22 F for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 35 M. Ramya Krishna 23 F for Hearing Impairment Parivarthan Special School Special Educator 36 K. Sruthi 25 F for Hearing Impairment

(S.P.REDDY) Executive Director

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Day + I Schedule

DAY & EMIT SLOT THEME SUB THEME SPEAKER / PRESENTER DATE – 00.00 noigaitsigeR UETS - Team 10.00 10:00-11:00 MRsiatsigeR Chief Guest & other Guests.

11.00 -11.15 Tea 11.15-11.45 “Role of Government bodies:

State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD Mr.N. Lakshmi Narayana

ACT 2016: In reference to National Institute Mentor ,

Centralin / Composite Regional Centre” Geo Rehabilitation Centre

10.00 11.45 - “Role of Government bodies: Hyderadad, TS -01.30 12.15 State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Department of

Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities”

12.15 -12.45 “Role of Government bodies: Mr. N. Annavaram

State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD Assistant Professor

ACT 2016: In reference to fo e oRRPwD Department of Sociology,

ACT 2016” Central University of

MARCH 2018 Hyderabad, TS.

th 12.45 – “Role of Government bodies: Mr. Srinivas ImplementationRPwDof ACT 2016 01.15 State & Centre in Implementation of RPwD

ACT 2016:In reference to States” NPDO, Hyderadad, TS Role of Governmentbodies: State &

DAY30 1: 01.15 – Concluding Remarks: 01.25 By Co-chairperson: MAHALAKSHMI Chairperson: SP REDDY

01.25 – 02.15 LUNCH “Role of Parents / Siblings”in Dr. T. Krishna Kumari 02.15 –

Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 Cheyutha Special School, 024.0 Vijayawada

024.0 – “Role of Local Governance in

03.00 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” DR. MANI RAMANA C.V

0300. – “Role of Families in Implementation of Assistant Professor, 02.15 – 03.20 RPwD ACT 2016” AdikaviNannaya University, 04 00.

Rajamahendravaram , AP

RPwDACT 2016 Role Professionalsof in Implementationof FamiliesCommunities &

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03.20 – “Role of Professionals in Implementation of DR.N. SITA RAMA KRISHNA 03.50 RPwD ACT 2016” RAO Associate Professor, UETS, Kakinada 03.50 - Concluding Remarks: 0400. By Co-chairperson: K. NARAYANA REDDY Chairperson: N. LAKSHMI NARAYANA 04 ot 00.04.10TEA 04.1 – 0 “Role of Applications / Adaptive Devices MR. K. NARAYANA REDDY 04.30 towards Implementation of RPwD ACT Project Director 2016” Uma Educational & Technical Society, Kakinada 04.3 – 0 “Role ofAssistive Technology in DR. G. SAHAYA BASKARAN 04.50 Educationtowards Implementation of Associate Professor in Physics & RPwD ACT 2016” HOD, Andhra Loyola College, 04 – 10. Vijayawada 05.50 04.5 -0 “Role of Assistive Technology in MR. S. A. NAYUDU 05.10 Vocational Rehabilitationtowards Uma Educational & Technical Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Society, Kakinada 05.10 – “Role of Government bodies: MR. S.P. REDDY 05.30 State & Centre in Implementation of Executive Director, RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Uma Educational & Technical RCI/NBER” Society, Kakinada

05.30 - ImplementationRPwDof ACT 2016 Concluding Remarks: 05.40 By Co-chairperson:

Dr. N. Sita Rama Krishna RaoChairperson:

Role Informationof Communication Technology in N. ANNAVARAM

Day + II Schedule DAY & TIME SLOT THEME SUB THEME SPEAKER/ PRESENTER DATE 09.30 – “Role of Non-Governmental Organizations Mr. N. Lakshmi 09.50 in Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Narayana

09.50 – “Role of Corporates (CSR) in Mentor , Geo

10.10 Implementation of RPwDACT 2016” Rehabilitation Centre,

Hyderabad. Corporatesin

10.10 – “Role of Associations (PwD’s) in Mr. Dileep Patro,

10.30 & Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” elpPAPoy iFtbAF etnuoF .PeViuPoioPtun gri

10.30 – “Role of civil society organizations in Mr. N. Annavaram 9.30 – 10.50 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016 : In Assistant Professor 11.20 10.50 – reference to Public Sector” Department of 11.10 Sociology, Central University of

Hyderabad, TS. DAY 2: 31ST MARCH2018

11.10 -11.20 ImplementationRPwDof ACT 2016 Concluding Remarks: By Co-chairperson: Dr.N.SITA RAMA KRISHNA RAO Role Civilof Society organizations Chairperson: DR. MANI RAMANA C.V 11.20 To 11.30 Tea

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11.30 – “Role of Education Institutions in MS. A. MAHA 11.50 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In LAKSHMI reference to School Education” Research Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Central University, Hyderabad. 11.50 – “Role of Education Institutions in MR. S.P. REDDY 12.10 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In Executive Director, reference to Vocational Institutes” UETS, Kakinada 12.10 – “Role of Education Institutions in DR.N. SITA RAMA

12.30 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016:In KRISHNA RAO 11.30 – reference to Universities (HEPSN & TEPSN)” Associate Professor, 01.10 2016 UETS, Kakinada 12.30 – “Role of Education Institutions in DR. G. SAHAYA 12.50 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016: In BASKARAN reference to National Skill Development Associate Professor in Corporation &SCPwD’s” Physics &HoD, Andhra

Loyola College, VIJAYAWADA

12.50 – Concluding Remarks: 01.10 By Co-chairperson: S A NAYUDU Role Education of Institutionsin Implementationof RPwDACT Chairperson: N. ANNAVARAM 01.10 – 02.00 Lunch 02.00 – “Role of Judiciary in Implementation of MR. N. ANNAVARAM 02.20 RPwD ACT 2016” Assistant Professor , Department of Sociology, Central University of

Hyderabad, TS. 02.20 – “Role of Media in Implementation of RPwD Mr. N. Lakshmi 02.40 ACT 2016” Narayana Mentor , Geo Rehabilitation Centre Hyderabad 02.40 – “Role of Web Site & E-Technology in MS. HARINI.C 03.00 Implementation of RPwD ACT 2016” Assistant Professor. Department of 02.00 – Computer Engineering 05.00 &Technology, AdikaviNannaya University 03.00 – “Role of Stakeholders in Implementation of Mr. N. Lakshmi 03.20 RPwD ACT 2016: In reference to Protection Narayana of Rights of PwD’s” Mentor , Geo

ImplementationRPwDof ACT 2016 Rehabilitation Centre Hyderabad

03.20 – Concluding Remarks: Role Media,of Judiciary Other & Stake Holders in 3.40 By Co-chairperson: DR.G. SHAYA BHASKARAN Chairperson: S.P.REDDY 03.40 – Valedictory Function CHIEF GUEST & 05.00 OTHERS GUESTS of HONOUR

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