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National Conference on Inclusive Vocational Rehabilitation for Students with Disabilities under NEP 2020
What is this Conference?
Inclusive Vocational Rehabilitation is an approach seeking to address the training needs of all youth and adults, with a specific focus on those who are vulnerable to marginalisation and exclusion. Access and Quality at Salamanca, 1994. It was reemphasised and elaborated upon in the UNCRPD of 2006, in which India was one of the member countries to ratify. The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory Education for all children from 6 to 14 years of age. It emphasised that every child in our country has the right to Education.
The key objective of RTE is the universalisation of elementary Education, which emphasises access, enrollment, and retention of all children aged 6 to 14 years. This goal has been further facilitated by the 86th Amendment to the Constitution, which makes free and compulsory elementary Education a fundamental Right for all children with special needs. With this, the concept of inclusive Education has been popularised in the education system. With the enactment of the RPwD Act, 2016, a legal status has been ascribed to inclusive Education, and emphasis is given to the fact that no child can be denied admission in neighbourhood schools on the grounds of disability.
Why is this conference?
It aims to equip teachers with knowledge and skills in inclusive training. The focus will also be on orienting teachers to inclusive practices, enabling them to teach adults with special needs in an inclusive classroom.
Paper Presentations:
The conference is seeking technical papers from eminent presenters in the form of scientific studies, posters, case studies, and other relevant submissions.
The conference theme focuses on the current scenario of vocational rehabilitation, successful models of vocational rehabilitation, awareness of schemes and benefits for Adults with Physical Disabilities, and Skill training provisions. Accordingly, the paper presenters can submit their abstracts to the email ID: srinivasuluniepid@gmail.com. The last date for submission is 10 June 2025.
Objective of the conference
- Enhanced understanding of inclusive vocational rehabilitation frameworks.
- Resource-sharing for accessible curriculum design and delivery.
- Actionable recommendations for policy and institutional implementation.
- Strengthening of inter-professional networks and advocacy.
Where is the Conference?
At the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
(NIEPID), Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad – 500 009
When is the Conference?
20 June 2025.
Who can participate?
- Employment Officers and Placement Officers
- Special Educators and Trainers
- Clinical Psychologists
- Rehabilitation Psychologists
- Rehabilitation Social Workers
- Rehabilitation Engineers and Technicians
- Rehabilitation Practitioners and NGO Representatives
Preference will be given to Vocational Instructors / Counsellors
How many can participate?
The total no. of seats is 300.
As there is a limited no. of seats, selection will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Professionals, Educators in general, and professionals working in an inclusive set-up will be given preference.