Report: Anubhav’23

Event: Anubhav’ 23 

Organised by: Centre for Disability Research and Training (CDRT), Kirori Mal College

Date: 15 October, 2023

Venue: Seminar Hall, Kirori Mal College

On 15 October, 2023, Centre for Disability Research and Training in collaboration with Prayas: The Enabling Unit of Kirori Mal College conducted the sensitization workshop, ‘Anubhav’ moderated by highly acclaimed, Dr. Krishna Warrior from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. The workshop that transpired on the occasion of the White Cane Day, commenced at 2.30 pm in the Seminar Hall of Kirori Mal College. It was enriched by the presence of the Convenor of Prayas, truly esteemed Professor Someshwar Sati.

A diverse group of around 20 young adults are seated on the floor in a large room with wooden paneling and blue chairs stacked at the back. Many participants are wearing blindfolds or face masks, suggesting an interactive workshop focusing on sensory experiences or trust-building exercises.
A beige and white poster announces "Anubhav '23," a Sensitization Simulation Workshop organized by the Centre for Disability Research and Training and Prayas - The Enabling Unit, Kirori Mal College, on White Cane Safety Day. The event is scheduled for October 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM onwards in the Seminar Hall, Kirori Mal College. The poster features an image of a person using a white cane.

The workshop started off with Dr. Someshwar Sati extending a warm welcome to tDr. Krishna Warrier and all the attendees present. Dr. Warrier initiated the workshop by an introduction to ‘Disability’ and the myths surrounding it. The workshop consisted of numerous team building exercises that focused upon inculcating empathy, a problem-solving mindset, team spirit and most importantly a deeper understanding of disability within the participants. The participants were required to blindfold themselves through the entirety of the workshop and directed to perform certain tasks which included, identifying objects as a team, locating and relocating your location etc.  

A man in a white polo shirt stands facing a semi-circle of about 15-20 individuals seated in blue chairs. Most of the seated participants are wearing blindfolds or eye masks, suggesting an interactive sensory workshop in progress. The room has wooden paneling and a projector screen.

The workshop drew towards its epilogue through a Question- Answer session where the participants were given the stage to pose their questions to the visually impaired students present. Their curious questions were answered with much enthusiasm and positive feedback. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Someshwar Sati where he underlined the importance of understanding and empathizing with people with disability. This informative and educational workshop by CDRT was a successful event that sent their participants home with quenched curiosities and brimming with knowledge.

A large gathering of about 40-50 young adults, predominantly students, are posing for a group photo in a warmly lit room with wooden paneling. Some are seated cross-legged on the floor, while others stand behind them, all smiling. Two older men, possibly faculty or organizers, are also present in the center of the group.

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