National Conference

On

“Understanding Disability and Mental Health

Towards Inclusion & Empowerment”
(CRE Accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India)

16th & 17th January 2020

Venue: New Maharashtra Sadan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi

organized by

National Institute for Empowerment of Persons

with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan)
(Accredited by NACC & ISO 9001:2015 certified)
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,
(Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. Of India)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

in collaboration with

ExpressionsIndia
The National Life Skills, Inclusive Education & School Wellness Program
Inst. of Mental Health & Life Skills Promotion
Moolchand Medcity ,New Delhi

Supporting Partners
 National Conference on
“Understanding Disability and Mental Health
Towards Inclusion & Empowerment”
AN INTROSPECTION
The radical shift in thinking about disability from a social welfare perspective
to a human rights perspective is the result of the landmark legislation of 2016.
The Rights of Persons with Disability Act stresses nondiscrimination, full
participation and effective inclusion in every aspect of life. Its strongly
emphasizes the need of understanding the value of differences and
acceptance of disabilities as part of human diversity. It advocates accessibility,
gender equality and facilitation of evolving capacities of children with
disabilities and co morbid conditions. The emergence of comprehensive
mental health needs is well articulated in the current national research and
data. Most of these conditions remain invisible and get stigmatized, unnoticed
or undetected. The confluence of disability, mental health needs with the
vibrant efforts towards inclusion and empowerment brings forth a
remarkable opportunity to study and support human exceptionality. This
unique conference aims to bridge the gap in advocacy, early identification of
mental illness and disability, an march towards strategic planning and
appraisal of good practices. Such an approach shall embark on a people first
perspective with infinite potentials waiting to be tapped in every human
being. Your participation and solidarity in celebrating diversity shall go a long
way in further propelling an inclusive culture for all.

SUB-THEMES:
 Interdisciplinary Approach for Mental Health Services & Psychosocial
Wellbeing.
 Implementation of the RPWD ACT 2016...Challenges, Provisions and Practices
 Mental Health: Concept, Intervention and Good Practices
 Policy Issues in Access to Education, Safety and Health at all Levels
 Co-Morbidities in Persons with Disabilities
 Delivery of Services, Challenges, Lessons Learnt (CBR Services Model)
 Practitioners’ Voices through Success Stories and Issues in Guidance and
Counseling
 Breaking stigma through awareness and attitude building
 Certification Issues and Implementation
 Addressing socio-cultural context in shaping human behaviour
 Developing resource centers and community support units
 Good Practices Model of School Mental Health Promotion
 CALL FOR PAPERS:
 We invite scholarly research articles and working papers on the conference
theme with specific focus on a sub theme.
 Papers will undergo a double blind review process and will be evaluated on
the following parameters such as originality, relevance, applicability and
contribution to findings.
 Only original and unpublished research papers will be accepted.
 All correspondence will be communicated to the primary author.

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION:

 An abstract of the proposed paper, not exceeding 300 words, with minimum
3 key words should be sent to contactexpressions.india@gmail.com. A
minimum of 3appropriate key word must also be included on or before
10th December 2019
 The full paper must be formatted in MS Word, font size 12, Font style Times
New Roman, line spacing 1.5, not exceeding 3500 words should be sent to
contactexpressions.india@gmail.com on or before 5th January 2020.
NOTE: Registration is mandatory for all selected papers for final compilation
of presentation slot.

IMPORTANT DATES
Description Last date
Submission of Abstract 10/12/2019
Intimation of acceptance 20/12/2019
Submission of full paper 05/01/2019

REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS

Participants Early birds (on or Late/ on spot
before 31/12/2019)
CRE participants/Professionals Rs.3000/- Rs.4000/-
Students & Scholars (UG/PG/M. Rs.1500/- Rs.1500/-
Phil/Ph.D )* limited seats
International Participants USD.120 USD.120
 BANK DETAILS FOR FEE SUBMISSION:
A/c Name :Expressions children Homes Organizations of India
Bank Name :Kotak Mahindra
Bank Branch : Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi
Account No :0811412573
MICR Code :110485002
IFSC Code :KKBK0000172

TARGET DELEGATES
 Mental Health Professionals
 Medical Professionals
 Special Educators
 School Counselors
 Physiotherapists
 Cross Disability Experts/NGOs
 Parents & PwDs
 Clinical Psychologists
 Rehabilitation Psychologists
 Occupational Therapist
 Speech Therapists
 Rehabilitation Practitioners
 Social Workers
 Any other Category of RCI-CRR registered Professional

HOW TO REGISTER?
 Duly filled enclosed “Registration Form” to be emailed to:
contactexpressions.india@gmail.com on or before 31st Dec, 2019.
 Registration fee may be submitted online subsequently or on arrival.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Day/Time 8.30am - 11.00am- 11.30am- 1.00 2.00pm- 3.30pm-
11.00am 11.30am 1..pm pm - 3.30pm 5.00pm
2.00
pm
Day 1 Registration Session-1 Session -2 Session-3
Tea Break

(16/01/2020) &
Lunch

Inauguration
Day 2 Session -4 Sessioin-5 Session-6 Valedictory
(17/01/2020) Function
 National Conference
On
“Understanding
Disability and Mental Health Towards
Inclusion & Empowerment”
(CRE Accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India)
16th & 17th January 2020
Venue: New Maharashtra Sadan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi

Patrons Advisors
Dr. Gagan Joshi (U.S.A)
Maj Gen Ian Cardozo, Former Chairman, RCI
Dr. Divya Prasad (U.S.A)
Ms. Aloka Guha, Former Chairperson, National Trust
Ms. Sudha Acharaya, New Delhi
Dr. J.P Singh, Former Member Secretary, RCI
Dr. Rushi, New Delhi
Dr. Himangshu Das, Director NIEPMD, DEPwD, MSJ&E
Ms. Manoranjini, Kochi, Kerala

Organizing Secretary Jt. Organizing Secretary

Dr Jitendra Nagpal Mr. Ramesh K Pandey
Program Director - Expressions India Director, CRC-Gourakhpur
Head & Sr. Psychiatrist, IMH Ms. Mudita Yadav
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi CRE, Coordinator, New Delhi

Core Organizing Group

Prof. J L Pandey, Formerly at NCERT
Mr. S Karthikeyan, HOD, Cl.Psy, NIEPMD
Ms. Ananthi G Pillai, Asst. Prof, NIEPMD
Ms. Rekha Chauhan, President AISCAP
Dr. H K Chopra, Chairman, Wellness Foundation
Dr. Raman Sethi, Sr. Cons. Pediatrician
Dr. Renu Malviya, Prof. Lady Irwin College
VENUE
Ms. Manju Madan, Dy. Dir, Expressions India
Ms. Priya Sharma, Dy. Dir, Expressions India

ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT
Inst. of Mental Health & Life Skills Promotion, Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi
Contact Nos: 8800271414, 9999564366, 8802105895, 9810054860, 9650974650
Email Ids: jnagpal10@gmail.com, contactexpressions.india@gmail.com
Website: www.expressionsindia.org
 National Conference
On
“Understanding
Disability and Mental Health Towards
Inclusion & Empowerment”
(CRE Accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India)
16th & 17th January 2020

REGISTRATION FORM

Name : _____________________________________________________________

CRR No. * : _____________________________________________________________

Address : _____________________________________________________________

Pin Code : _____________________________________________________________

Designation : _____________________________________________________________

Mobile : _____________________________________________________________

E-Mail : _____________________________________________________________

Gender: Male Female

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*wherever applicable, please attach photocopy of RCI certificate for

online uploading of points.
Please do mail us any other provision/support to facilitate your participation in the
conference.
 National Conference
On
“Understanding Disability
and Mental Health Towards Inclusion &
Empowerment”
(CRE Accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India)
th th
16 & 17 January 2020, New Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi
REGISTRATION FORM FOR PAPER PRESENTATION
Title of the Paper

Theme

Sub Theme
Key Words

Presenter's

Full Name

Designation

Organization

/ School

Postal
Address

E-mail
Phone Mobile
Number Number

Format of Paper Presentation Oral Presentation PPT Presentation

(5-7 minutes only) (Yes/No)

Type of Paper Experience Research Specific Outreach Program Case

(please select & Paper Paper in Child & Adolescent Studies
tick only 1 type) Mental Health