OT Connect 2026 – Participation Matters
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About Program
OT Connect 2026 – Participation Matters is an Occupational Therapy Day celebration at Acharya, aimed at promoting inclusion, awareness, and meaningful participation of children with disabilities in society. The program provides a platform for children with disabilities to showcase their talents through performances, celebrating their abilities, creativity, and individuality. Occupational Therapy students will also present cultural performances and participate in interactive activities that encourage acceptance, equality, and social inclusion.
The celebration highlights the importance of creating an inclusive society where children with disabilities are recognized for their strengths and provided with equal opportunities to participate in social, cultural, and community activities. Through these performances and shared experiences, the program aims to break stereotypes, encourage positive attitudes, and foster meaningful interactions among children, students, parents, caregivers, and the wider community.
Objectives of the Program
- To promote awareness and inclusion of children with disabilities through their active participation in the Occupational Therapy Day celebration at Acharya
- To promote Occupational Therapy clinic in campus among children, parents, caregivers, and the wider community.
- To strengthen collaboration with Amara Soundarya Foundation for future academic, clinical, and community-based initiatives.
- To facilitate an MoU with Amar Soundarya Foundation to support the proposed BASLP course.
Resource Person
Ms.Nirmala Amarnath,
Chairperson of Amara Soundarya Foundation
Committee Members
Chief Patron
- Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society, Acharya
Guest of Honor
- Dr.Bhagirathi V, Director Academics, Acharya
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Venkatesh Jayadutt, Principal, Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences
- Prof. Tejas K, Assistant Director- Student Activities, Acharya
Conveners
- Mr. Pusthela ArunRaj, Professor and HOD, Department of Anatomy, AIAHS
- Ms. Priyanka Patnaik, Professor and HOD, Department of Optometry, AIAHS
Coordinators
- Mr.Revanth.R, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, AIAHS
- Ms. Sunaina S. Warrier, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, AIAHS
- Ms. Madhumitha, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, AIAHS
- Ms.Navashree, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, AIAHS
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