National Ability Summit

05/03/2023

Judith Heumann you gave the world the courage to admit disability and take pride in their disability. A lot is unfinished by thank you for showing us the path.
Rest In Peace Legend !!

28/09/2022

‘Strategies to Enhance Access to Mental Health Services’. Our Panelists shared their views on what we can do to enhance acceptor mental health services at the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Nimesh G Desai –Psychiatrist & Director - Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences –IHBAS

Co-Moderator:
Grishma Shah, Ph.D., M.P.H-Co-Convener National Ability Summit, Co-Director - Chicago ReelAbilities Film Festival

Panelists:
Narendra Kinger- Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist - Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre & Holy Family Hospital Mumbai & Founder Trustee, Talk To Me, Mental Health NGO

Dr. Kishore Kumar - Director -BALM - Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health

Jeff Tate- Police Chief/Emergency Management Director - Shakopee Police Department

https://youtu.be/QkyGFfhsK-M

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ Countries‘Strategies to Enhance Access to Mental Health Services’. Our Panelists shared the...

27/09/2022

‘After Care Homes and Community Based Rehabilitation’. Our Panelists shared their views for this session uniquely curated to create a global inclusive society for community based rehabilitation in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Nimesh G Desai–Psychiatrist & Director - Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences -IHBAS

Panelists:
Pallavi Rohatgi-Executive Director- The Banyan Academy in Leadership for Mental health

Dr. Achal Bhagat- Senior Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychologist - Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

https://youtu.be/IRhu2NKywqM

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‘After Care Homes and Community Based Rehabilitation’. Our Panelists shared their views for this session uniquely curated to create a global inclusive societ...

24/09/2022

Hidden Disabilities are often underrated or ignored. Our Panelists shared their views on how to create a global inclusive society for those with hidden disabilities in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Nimesh G Desai-Moderator–Psychiatrist & Director - Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences –IHBAS

Panelists:
Dr.Shanti Auluck- Chairperson & Founder - Muskaan-PAEPID
Merry Barua- Action for Autism, National Centre for Autism India
Dr. Lisa Stafford- Senior Lecturer - QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

https://youtu.be/dBHAjK4UpGw

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesHidden Disabilities are often underrated or ignored. Our Panelists shared their vi...

23/09/2022

Our Panelists shared views on Inclusive Society and Independent Living-Experiences with Different Models and Strategies ’to create a global inclusive society in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Nimesh G Desai –Psychiatrist & Director - Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences –IHBAS

Panelists:
Dr.Aloka Guha - Founder-Chairperson - National Trust for the
Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities
Poonam Natarajan - Former Chairperson National Trust, Govt of India Founder and Board Member Vidya Sagar, Chennai
https://youtu.be/n_Hcq1YgOIs

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesOur Panelists shared views on Inclusive Society and Independent Living-Experiences...

22/09/2022

‘Policy- Implementation On The Ground’. Our Panelists shared their views on what challenges executing agencies and NGOs face in implementing policies in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Hardeep Rai- Group Chief Executive Officer - The Kaleidoscope Group of Companies

Panelists:
Alejandro Moledo del Río- Head of Policy- European Disability Forum
Kudakwashe Dube- CEO - Africa Disability Alliance
Marilena di Coste - Founder/ Disability Advocate - The Butterfly

https://youtu.be/OFx4ZApuZUI

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ Countries‘Policy- Implementation On The Ground’. Our Panelists shared their views on what c...

21/09/2022

Is making a policy or legislation good enough? Our Panelists shared their views on what are the challenges government faces in policy implementation in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Hardeep Rai -Group Chief Executive Officer - The Kaleidoscope Group of Companies

Panelists:
Richard Morton- Head of Accessibility for Government - Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO)
Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo- Global Disability Advisor- World Bank

Varija Bajaj-Convenor -National Ability Summit, Founder of Varija Lifestyles, Varija Home and Varija Life
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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesIs making a policy or legislation good enough ?our Panelists shared their views on...

20/09/2022

‘Tourism - Accessible to All’. Our Panelist shared their views on how to create a global inclusive society for Tourism - Accessible to All in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Soumya Maheshwari- Associate Publisher - Pinnacle Connect LLP

Panelists:
Siddhantt Shah- Disability Access Expert & Founder -Access For ALL
Neha Arora - Founder & Managing Director - Planet Abled
Ronald Pettit - Director, Disability Inclusion & ADA Compliance- Royal Caribbean Group Careers
Manuel Di Filippo-Founder -Outreach Holidays Ltd.
Juan Pablo Pinto Espinosa- Head of Accessibility – Wheel the World
Grishma Shah, Ph.D., M.P.H - Co-Convener National Ability Summit, Co-Director - Chicago ReelAbilities Film Festival

https://youtu.be/pcwmp46kRbo

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ Countries‘Tourism - Accessible to All’. Our Panelist shared their views on how to create a ...

15/09/2022

Transport is a necessity to access health, education, employment and other needs. Our Panelists shared their views on for Accessible Transport in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Hardeep Rai-Moderator- Group Chief Executive Officer, The Kaleidoscope Group of Companies

Panelists:
Anjlee Agarwal- Founder I Executive Director, Samarthyam, National Centre for Accessible Environments
Athira Menon - Head of Public Policy, South India and Sri Lanka, Uber
Lalith Dedigama - Chief Operating Office / Consultant, Ceylon Expeditions Travels
Christopher Wood - Founder, Flying Disabled
Varija Bajaj- Convenor -National Ability Summit, Founder of Varija Lifestyles, Varija Home and Varija Life

https://youtu.be/2yFe-Qj4DYg

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesTransport is a necessity to access health, education, employment and other needs. ...

14/09/2022

‘Entertainment for All & by All’. Our Panelist shared their views on disability inclusion in entertainment at the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Keely Cat-Wells-Wells - CEO - C Talent

Panelists:
Nic Novicki- Founder& Director - Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Lachi-Recording Artist & Disability Advocate – RAMP
Grishma Ph.D., M.P.H Shah - Co-Convener National Ability Summit, Co-Director - Chicago ReelAbilities Film Festival

https://youtu.be/6Alz-vWoq-M

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ Countries‘Entertainment for All & by All ’.Our Panelist shared their views on disability in...

10/09/2022

‘Employment -Needs, Practices And Rights of People with Disabilities’. Our Panelists shared their views on equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Varija Bajaj- Convenor -National Ability Summit, Founder of Varija Lifestyles, Varija Home and Varija Life

Panelists:
Stephane Leblois - Director of Partnerships - The Valuable 500
Paul Deemer - Head of Diversity and Inclusion - NHS Employers
Anita Iyer – Diversity Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant, Founder-Ekansh Trust
Arman Ali- Executive Director - National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People
https://youtu.be/f2C5e54L6FU

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesEmployment -Needs, Practices And Rights of People with Disabilities’. Our Panelist...

09/09/2022

‘Identity-Identifying Pride For Persons With Disabilities' Our Panelists shared their views on the importance of admitting the Identity of people with disabilities in the 2nd edition of the National Ability Summit

Moderator:
Debra Ruh- CEO - Ruh Global IMPACT & Executive Chair - Billion Strong

Panelists:
Nabil Eid - CSO - Billion Strong Organization
Yuval Wagner- Founder & Chairman - Access Israel Org
LaMondré Torohn Pough Pough - CEO - Billion Strong
Fatma Al Jassim - Disability Rights Activist and Consultant

Varija Bajaj- Convenor-National Ability Summit-Founder of Varija Lifestyles, Varija Home, Varija Life

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Recognising Ability Over Disability - 70+ Global Experts from 20+ CountriesWhy do we shy from admitting our disabilities? ‘Identity-Identifying Pride For Per...