Webinar 18 Support & Accessibility for students with reduced mobility in schools Some people might be at a higher risk of COVID19 or severe illness because of their underlying medical conditions. This is especially true for people who have limited mobility or who cannot avoid coming into close contact with others who may be infected, such as direct support providers. Children who have trouble understanding information or practicing preventive measures, such as hand washing and social distancing or Children who are heavily dependent on the power of touch to identify places. They inclusive infrastructure and extreme sanitary measures to protect themselves. The webinar highlighted: 1. Situation of children with reduced mobility during COVID19 2. Ways to reduce greater risk of contracting COVID by people with reduced mobility 3. Role of parents and caretakers at home for their support 4. Post COVID expectations & Accessibility to schools 5. Guidelines by GoI for Comprehensive Disability Inclusion Esteemed Panelists: DR. SENTHIL N.S. KUMAR Chief Innovation OďŹƒcer (Clinical & Technical) at The Association of People with Disability (APD), India
MS. S.K. ANANDHALAKSHMI Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Psychology at National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai
MS. HIRAL DHOLAKIA Special Education Need Educator at Riverside School, Ahmedabad
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