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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