Event: Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Understanding Disability’
Organised by: Centre for Disability Research and Training (CDRT), Kirori Mal College in association with CDRT SGTB Khalsa College and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre
Date: 3rd – 10th July, 2023
A one-week online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on ‘Understanding Disability’ was conducted by the Centre for Disability Research and Training, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, in association with CDRT SGTB Khalsa College and Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre. The event was organised from 3rd to 10th July under the aegis of the PMMMNMTT Scheme, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Prof. Dinesh Khattar, Principal of Kirori Mal College, along with Prof. Someshwar Sati, Coordinator of CDRT Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, inaugurated the program.
Spanning a total of 14 lectures, each 2 hours long, the FDP covered various aspects of inclusive education, including pedagogical practices, evaluative processes, psychosocial well-being of PwD students, modes of accommodation, assistive technology, representation of disability in literature, cinema, and culture, as well as disability rights movements and laws. The resource persons included well-known disability scholars, reformers, and pedagogues such as Ms. Anita Ghai, Ms. Renu Addlakha, Mr. Krishna Warrier, Mr. Someshwar Sati, Ms. Shubha Ranganathan, Ms. Shubhangi Vaidya, Ms. Mansi Grover, Mr. Piyush Chanana, Mr. Chetan Kothari, and Ms. Neha Trivedi. Attended by a total of 63 faculty members from various universities across the country, this program underscored the role of higher education in promoting equity and inclusivity in society.
In conclusion, the one-week online FDP on ‘Understanding Disability’ proved to be an invaluable initiative that not only fostered knowledge and awareness but also ignited a passion for inclusivity among the participating faculty members. With its comprehensive sessions, esteemed speakers, and collaborative atmosphere, this program has undoubtedly paved the way for a more inclusive and accessible higher education environment. It has successfully empowered the faculty members with tools, knowledge, and empathy. The impact of this program will continue to ripple through classrooms, benefiting the entire academic community.
