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Bhutan National Disability Conference 2022 Recordings
Perkins co-organized the Bhutan National Disability Conference 2022 alongside Ability Bhutan Society and Bhutan Foundation. Educators, families, governments, policy-makers, researchers, and innovators came together from the country and region with the theme, “Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development in Bhutan.
Over two days of the Bhutan National Disability Conference 2022 proceedings, participants and organizers:
- Emphasized the rights of people with disabilities, especially via observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- Highlighted current practices for inclusive development with presentations from Perkins’ partner organizations: Hejo Day Care Centre, Phensem Parents Support Group, Bhutan, and Mongar Middle Secondary School.
- Developed innovative ways for countries to work together to improve accessibility, and create more inclusive spaces – especially in education.
- Launched two contextually relevant resources that were developed as a collaboration between Perkins, Changankha Middle Secondary School, Hejo Day Care Centre, and Bhutan Foundation: “Finding Your Balance in a Quiet Space” and “Learning Through Play with Bhutan Blocks“.
The Honorable Education Minister Jai Bir Rai presided over the conference closing, during which time the conference organizers shared a list of ten recommendations. The impact from the conference is expected to have an impact on the global disability community and propel new accessible solutions for Bhutan.
Conference sessions
Conference sessions include:
- Setting the Context: Inclusive Communities by Dr. Namita Jacob of Perkins International
- Access: Building Independence through Assistive Technology – Moderated by Dr. Namita Jacob
- Universal Design: The Inclusive Way Forward by Professor Gaurav Raheja, IIT Rourkee, India
- Not All Disabilities are Visible by Sonam Ura
- Social Protection and Rights of People With Disabilities – Moderated by Dr. Sanga Dorji
- Building Independence and Learning in Multi-ability Classes by Madam Yeshey Choeki
- Presentation on Person Centered Planning by PHENSEM Parents Support Group
- A Presentation of Ten Recommendations from the National Disability Conference
