Bengaluru: CBM India Trust, a leading organisation dedicated to disability-inclusive development, hosted an awareness session for over 150 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students on World Autism Awareness Day at RV Teachers College, Bengaluru.
Building a foundation for inclusive classrooms, this event will equip future educators to create a positive and enriching learning experience for students on the spectrum. This session is organised by students of CBM India Trust’s training programme on Community-Based Inclusive Development, a course co-designed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and the University of Melbourne, Australia, and run by CBM India Trust. The agenda for the awareness session includes discussions on various types of disabilities as outlined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with a specific focus on understanding and supporting autistic people. A Q&A session will also be conducted to address any queries from the participants.
Commenting on the initiative, Sony Thomas, Executive Director, CBM India Trust, stated, “At CBM India Trust, we believe that an inclusive education system is essential for a truly equitable society. This awareness session on World Autism Awareness Day is a crucial step in empowering future generations of professionals to create classrooms that celebrate diversity and ensure every child can thrive.”
Distinguished guests for the event include Sujatha Sathyamadhava, Head of Family Service at the Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism (ASHA), Bengaluru; Karthiyayeni S, Principal of RV Teachers College, Bengaluru; Dr. S. Francis Annuncia, Training Coordinator at CBM India Trust, Bengaluru; and Basavaraja Naik T, Field Coordinator at CBM India Trust, Bengaluru.
CBM India Trust encourages all B.Ed. students and educators to participate in this enlightening session and contribute to building a more inclusive future.
