DisAbility Fest
02- 03 December 2017, India Gate Lawns, New Delhi
A congruence of Assistive Care and Technology to Mitigate Disability. Trust Cradle, WHO,
United Nations and PHD Chambers had jointly organized a 2-day awareness programme to
promote, understand and dignify disability issues.
The objectives were to promote:
- UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
- To mobilize support of rights, wellbeing and
dignity of Persons with Disabilities.
- Launch Nationwide Campaign to create employment
opportunities for youth with disabilities.
- Create awareness for self & wage employment
through skill development and training programmes.
- Promote physical accessibilities in Public and
Private buildings and transport.
- To provide platform to NGOs, PSUs, Schools and
Corporates to showcase their activities and networking.
The Fest was compromised of various activities:
- Ability Fair: : For NGOs and Corporates to promote and display
their products & services and interact with UN functionaries, various other
corporates etc.
- Job Placement and Counselling: Created a rare opportunity for
job and counselling among the youth with disabilities.
- Sports Activities: Showcased the indomitable spirit and
motivation of differently abled children and youth.
- Cultural Activities: Participation of Persons with Disabilities
by performing dance on wheelchair and crutches.
- Competition: Participation of children with disabilities from
various schools to express their talents through painting, sports and poetry.
Disability Fest
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