Schedule for IIDSC 2022
| 5:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M | Inauguration 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 onwards | Dinner |
| 6: 30 A.M - 8:00 A.M | Cycling Camp -Ms. Deepa Garwa/ Aryamaan |
| 6: 30 A.M - 8:00 A.M | Yoga (for those not in Cycling Camp) Self-advocate, Mr. Sahil Singh |
| 9 :30 A.M - 9:40 A.M | Keynote by self-advocate -Ms. Dinal Jain - Importance of Health |
| 9: 40 A.M - 11:30 A.M | Panel 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.M | Question and Answers |
| 12:00 P.M – 12:15 P.M | BREAK |
| 12:15 P.M - 01:00 P.M | Insurance for Persons with Down syndrome; UDID - Mr. Aditya Tiwari |
| 1:00 P.M - 2:30 P.M | Lunch Break |
| 2:30 P.M - 3:15 P.M | Legal Remedies - Mr. Jitendra Solanki |
| 3:00 P.M – 5: 00 P.M | One-On-One with Doctors – ( Appointment based) |
| 3: 15 P.M - 3:45 P.M | Self-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.M | Tea Break |
| 4:00 P.M - 4:45 P.M | Father’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.M | FREE TIME |
| 5 : 30 P.M Onwards | Art 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.M | 1st 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.M | Statewise Talent show by Self-advocates |
| 6:35 P.M - 7: 25 P.M | 2nd Round - Introduction speech by 15 Finalists , background Video & Walk on Red Carpet . |
| 7:25 P.M - 8:00 P.M | Statewise Talent show by Self-advocates |
| 8:00 P.M - 8: 30 P.M | 3rd Round - Talent Show by 15 Finalists |
| 8: 30 P.M - 9:00 P.M | Statewise Talent show by Self-advocates |
| 6: 00 A.M - 8:00 A.M | Cycling Camp - Ms. Deepa Garwa/Aryamaan |
| 6: 30 A.M – 7: 00 A.M | Yoga (for those not in cycling camp) Sahil Singh, Self-advocate |
| 9 :30 A.M - 9:40 A.M | Keynote by self-advocate -Mr. Sharan Delhivala |
| 9: 40 A.M - 11:15 A.M | Panel 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. M | Question and Answers |
| 12: 00 P.M - 12: 15 P.M | BREAK |
| 12:15 P.M - 01:15 P.M | Alternative Therapies Story Telling - Ms. Shivani Dhillon |
| 1: 15 P.M - 2:30 P.M | Lunch Break |
| 2:30 P.M - 3:15 P.M | Schooling 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 onwards | MEET THE THERAPISTS One-on-One with Therapists (Appointment based) |
| 3: 15 P.M - 3: 45 P.M | Preparing the Person for Independent Living - Dr. Nina Vaidya |
| 3: 45 P.M - 4: 00 P.M | TEA BREAK |
| 4: 00 P.M - 4: 15 P.M | Social Entrepreneurship – Helping the world understand the strength of our Self-advocates Ms. Shweta and Ms. Dhriti Ranka |
| 4:15 P.M – 4:30 P.M | Resources to Ease our lives - Nayi Disha |
| 6 : 00 P.M – 7:30 P.M | Closing 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.M | Programs - Tribal Dances from various States |