December 2, 2022
The National Disability Conference kicked off today in Thimphu with exciting sessions covering a wide range of topics.
The day began with a panel discussion titled “Building Independence Through Assistive Technology,” during which there was a unanimous call for teachers, parents, people with disabilities, and Super FabLab engineers to develop assistive technologies that will improve the lives of people with disabilities in the country.
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Later in the morning, parents of children with disabilities and educators voiced their challenges accessing adequate services such as early diagnosis and intervention in a panel discussion titled “Not All Disabilities are Visible.”
Phensem Parents Support Group concluded the morning with a presentation on how parents of children with disabilities can play an active role in shaping their child’s future through person-centered planning.
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The afternoon sessions began with an immersive exercise by Hejo ECCD on how to adapt teaching strategies and use locally developed materials in more fun and child-centered ways.
One of Bhutan’s paralympic coaches ended the day with an engaging presentation detailing how games can be adapted to the needs of children with disabilities.
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The conference is being organized by Ability Bhutan Society, Bhutan Foundation, and Perkins International and will continue tomorrow with another line-up of informative sessions.
Please note that conference recordings will be made available in the coming days.