Schedule for IIDSC 2022

5:00 P.M - 8:00 P.MInauguration Ceremony
 Prayer Song
2 Self-advocates- Aarna Foundation
 Speech by Chairman, Organizing Committee
- Dr. Priya Biswakumar
 Sibling Talk about Importance of Family during COVID times
- Mr. T. R. Narayanaswamy
 Local Organizing Committee Member
- Mr. Mahendra Agarwal
 Inaugural Speech
- Chief Guest
 Speech
- President, DSFI
 Handing over of the Health and Medical booklet to Chief Guest
Dr. Priya Biswakumar, Chair – Organizing Committee, IIDSC 2022
 Ambassador DSFI Speech
- Unnathi Suranaa
 Handing over of the DSFI Flag
- Chandigarh to Chhattisgarh
 State wise Flag ceremony
 Chhattisgarh Cultural Fest
- Ms. Surbhi Agarwal and team
 Vote of Thanks
- Ms. Surbhi Agarwal
8:00 P.M onwardsDinner
6: 30 A.M - 8:00 A.MCycling Camp
-Ms. Deepa Garwa/ Aryamaan
6: 30 A.M - 8:00 A.MYoga (for those not in Cycling Camp)
Self-advocate, Mr. Sahil Singh
9 :30 A.M - 9:40 A.MKeynote by self-advocate
-Ms. Dinal Jain - Importance of Health
9: 40 A.M - 11:30 A.MPanel Discussion - Medical Intervention. Moderator - Dr. Priya Biswakumar
Genetics - Dr. Pradeep
ENT – Specialist from Raipur
Vision - Dr. Prithie Singh Rekhi
Pediatrics - Dr. Prakash Vemgal
Endocrinologist - Dr. Jayashree Gopal
Dentist - Dr. Nidhi Gupta
Orthopedic - Dr. R.Sankar
Mental Health - Dr. N. Rangarajan
11:30 A.M - 12: 00 P.MQuestion and Answers
12:00 P.M – 12:15 P.MBREAK
12:15 P.M - 01:00 P.MInsurance for Persons with Down syndrome; UDID
- Mr. Aditya Tiwari
1:00 P.M - 2:30 P.MLunch Break
2:30 P.M - 3:15 P.MLegal Remedies
- Mr. Jitendra Solanki
3:00 P.M – 5: 00 P.MOne-On-One with Doctors – ( Appointment based)
3: 15 P.M - 3:45 P.MSelf-advocates Talk. Moderated
by Ms. Unnati and Dr. Surekha Ramachandran
Mr. Sharan Delhivala, Ms. Dinal Jain, Mr. Korok Biswas, Ms. Arshia, Ms.
Dhriti Ranka, Ms. Khushi Shah, Ms. Tanvi
3:45 P.M - 4:00 P.MTea Break
4:00 P.M - 4:45 P.MFather’s role in the growth of the child with Down syndrome
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran and Mr. Sachin Jakhotia
4:45 P.M - 5:30 P.MFREE TIME
5 : 30 P.M OnwardsArt Mela
State-wise Self-advocates Talent show &
Mr. and Ms. India with Down syndrome – a Medley of events

Mr and Ms India with Down syndrome Contest and State-wise Talent show

5:30 P.M - 5:50 P.M1st Round of Mr. and Ms. India with Down syndrome Contest
- Brief about the contest & Ramp walk by 40 Contestants
5:50 P.M - 6:35 P.MStatewise Talent show by Self-advocates
6:35 P.M - 7: 25 P.M2nd Round - Introduction speech by 15 Finalists ,
background Video & Walk on Red Carpet .
7:25 P.M - 8:00 P.MStatewise Talent show by Self-advocates
8:00 P.M - 8: 30 P.M3rd Round - Talent Show by 15 Finalists
8: 30 P.M - 9:00 P.MStatewise Talent show by Self-advocates
6: 00 A.M - 8:00 A.MCycling Camp
- Ms. Deepa Garwa/Aryamaan
6: 30 A.M – 7: 00 A.MYoga (for those not in cycling camp)
Sahil Singh, Self-advocate
9 :30 A.M - 9:40 A.MKeynote by self-advocate
-Mr. Sharan Delhivala
9: 40 A.M - 11:15 A.MPanel Discussion - Therapeutic Interventions Moderator
- Dr. Priya Biswakumar Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Special Educator,
Nutrition, Behavioural Therapy

Physiotherapy - Srilakshmi R. and Ms. V. Mithula
What is Occupational Therapy and how does it
benefit persons with Down syndrome - Ms. Hemamalini Sowmithiri
Speech Therapy - Dr. Sharanya Krishnan
Nutrition - Ms. Parini Delhivala
Counselling – Dr. Surekha Ramachandran
Special Education - Ms. Tejal Vikas Shah
11:15 A.M – 12:00 P. MQuestion and Answers
12: 00 P.M - 12: 15 P.MBREAK
12:15 P.M - 01:15 P.M

Alternative Therapies
Story Telling, Movement Therapy, Art, Yoga, Sports

Story Telling - Ms. Shivani Dhillon
Movement Therapy - Ms. Sia Mirchandani
My confidence, My work - Ms. Devanshi Joshi
Physical Activities - Sahil Singh and Sharan - Self-advocates
Sports – Ms. E. S. Bharathi

1: 15 P.M - 2:30 P.MLunch Break
2:30 P.M - 3:15 P.MSchooling
Home Schooling, Shadow Teachers, Selecting Schools,
Getting child ready for school
School Readiness Program.
Shadow Teachers and why they are useful for our children
- Ms. Hemamalini Sowmithiri
Deepa Garwa - Developing thinking skills.
Inclusive Schooling Ms. Deepa Shivaji
3:00 P.M onwardsMEET THE THERAPISTS
One-on-One with Therapists (Appointment based)
3: 15 P.M - 3: 45 P.MPreparing the Person for Independent Living
- Dr. Nina Vaidya
3: 45 P.M - 4: 00 P.MTEA BREAK
4: 00 P.M - 4: 15 P.MSocial Entrepreneurship
– Helping the world understand the strength of
our Self-advocates Ms. Shweta and Ms. Dhriti Ranka
4:15 P.M – 4:30 P.MResources to Ease our lives
- Nayi Disha
6 : 00 P.M – 7:30 P.MClosing Ceremony
Soul Connection
Dr. Surekha Ramachandran/Ms. Marieke de Vrij
The Finale begins - Raipur team
– welcoming the Chief guest and other participants
of the event
Speech Chief Guest
Award Ceremony DSFI Awards
7: 30 P.MPrograms
- Tribal Dances from various States

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