[Reader-list] Invitation for the one day workshop to be held on 25th March 2014

[Dr. Vipin K. Malhotra]

Dear Friends,
I draw privilege in inviting you and your students for a one day workshop on
“Synchronizing Employment and Education Opportunities for the Visually
Challenged” on 25th March 2014 at Sri
Aurobindo College, Malviya Nagar Delhi University. Person attending the
workshop would be given a certificate of participation. Those who are
interested to attend the same are requested to drop a line of confirmation
for organizers convenience at given mailing address
vipin.malhotra at gmail.com
The programme is attached below.

with kind regards,
Vipin

Dr. Vipin K. Malhotra
Associate Prof. Sri Aurobindo College Delhi University, Teaching law and
political Science; National Coordinator, Legal Aid Cell for Persons with
Disabilities,
society for Child development;
Ex-president, DUPHCHTA;
Joint Secretary National Association for the Blind Delhi;
BA Hons., MA, M.Phil, Ph.D. Pol.Science;
LLB & LLM Delhi Univ.
Res. 58 DDA SFS Flats, Sector-22, Dwarka New Delhi-110077.
Phone 9868-177-335.
Email:
vipin.malhotra at gmail.com
Skype Id. vipin.malhotra


Sri Aurobindo College
University of Delhi
Innovation Project
SAC – 204

Workshop on “Synchronizing Employment and Education Opportunities for the
Differently abled, Especially the Visually Challenged” on 25th March 2014.
Time    : 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Venue    : Seminar Room
      Sri Aurobindo College
      Malviya Nagar
      New Delhi 110017

In continuation with our innovation project objectives of bringing the
visually challenged students of the University of Delhi into mainstream life
and of sensitizing employers to hire them, we decided to provide an
opportunity for such students to interact with some employers from different
organizations, to know what is required for favorable employment chances and
feel motivated enough to train and hone their communication skills and
develop their personalities too.

Ms Stuti Kakkar, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Government of India, has consented to be the Chief Guest for the workshop.
Professor Usha Rao (Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Cell, University of
Delhi), Dr Deepika Bhaskar (Dy Dean, Research, Academic Activities and
Projects, University of Delhi), and Ms Poonam Natrajan (Chairperson,
National Trust, Government of India, have consented to be the Guests of
Honour for the workshop.

Programme Schedule:

9.00 am        : Registration
9.30 am        : Inaugural and Welcome of guests
10.00 am        : Address by the Guests
10.30 – 10.45 am    : Keynote address - Dr. Jitendra Aggarwal, CEO, Saarthak
Education Trust; Also Mentor - Innovation Project
10.45 am – 11.45 am    : Session 1 – Address by Employers
Chair    : Dr Anil Aneja, OSD, Equal Opportunity Cell, University of Delhi
Leading employers like Axis Bank, ITC, IBM, Tech Mahindra etc. will share
some of their experiences of employing visually challenged persons and what
their expectations are from such employees.
11.45 am – 12.00 pm    : Tea break
12.00 -12.45 pm    : Session 2 – Experience sharing by visually challenged
employees who will talk about working conditions and their own requirements.
12.45 - 1.30pm    : Session 3 - Open platform for employers, employees and
visually challenged students. Moderated by Ms Swati Singh, Director,
Saarthak Education Trust

1.30 – 2 pm         : Lunch

2 – 3 pm     : Session 4 - Workshop on 'Communication Development' by Ms
Preeti Monga, Director, Silver Lining: Recipient of National Award for
working in the field of Disability

3 – 4 pm         : Session 5 - Workshop on 'Synchronising Skills and
Requirements' by Dr. Dipendra Manocha, President, National
Association for the Blind; Recipient of National Award for
working in the field of Disability

4 – 4.15 pm        : Tea Break

4.15 – 5 pm         : Valedictory Session – The Way Forward
Chair     : Dr Deepika Bhaskar (Dy Dean Research, Academic Activities and
Projects, University of   Delhi)
Student members will read their reports on the surveys conducted by them
5 - 5.30 pm     : Valedictory address and Award of certificates.
Vote of thanks.