Awareness Programmes

Spreading Awareness – Building an Inclusive Society

Awareness is the foundation of inclusion. MPVSS conducts year-round programs on disability prevention, rights, and inclusion, reaching thousands across communities. We actively engage Anganwadi and ASHA workers, school teachers, PRI members, community leaders, and the public. By fostering understanding and advocacy, these efforts drive lasting change and help build a more inclusive, informed, and accepting society for persons with disabilities.

Disability Awareness Programme for Anganwadi Workers and Community Members

Awareness and Sensitization Programme for School Students and Teachers

Orientation Programme on Deafblindness and MSI

Disability Awareness Programme for Anganwadi Workers and Community Members

A disability awareness programme was conducted at an Anganwadi centre in the village Tajpur on 22 December 2022. The target group was Anganwadi workers and other female participants of the village. The programme focused on imparting basic knowledge about disabilities and prevention, enabling them to take care of themselves during pregnancy. The CBR team oriented participants on 21 types of disabilities, their symptoms, and procedures to identify signs of disability at an early age. Information was also provided about social security schemes of the government for people with disabilities.

Awareness and Sensitization Programme for School Students and Teachers

With an aim of creating sensitization regarding challenges faced by the disabled people, an awareness programme for school students and their teachers was conducted at Government High School, Pawasa, Ujjain on 20 March 2023.The CBR team engaged in discussions with students on various aspects of creating an inclusive society.They tried to sensitize the young children so that they do not discriminate against any disabled child or adult. The programme aimed to bring attitudinal changes among students and teachers. The slogan for this programme was “Hamara Maksad Ek Samaveshi Samaj”(Our goal is an inclusive society).

Orientation Programme on Deafblindness and MSI

MPVSS conducted an “Orientation Programme on Deafblindness and MSI”on 24th March 2023, which was attended by 70 participants, including special educators, special school teachers and staff members, CBRworkers from other NGOs, parents of children with disabilities, and community members. The programme was aimed to create awareness and promote an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and participation. In the first session, MPVSS Director Fr. George and Special Educator Vipul Kumar, along with Special Educator Avinash Randhir, oriented the participants on various aspects of blindness and the importance of Braille language. To sensitize the participants about the difficulties faced by blind people, an activity was conducted. In the second session, Resource person Khushbu Chaudhary discussed hearing impairment, its reasons, and how to help people with hearing impairment. In the concluding session, Special Educators Ravi Tatawat and Sandhya explained about English Sign language.