NSMH- 02

NSMH-04: Ethics and Standards for Counsellors

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CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS
The NSMH-04 seeks to provide a forum for addressing critical issues under the TITLE OF “ETHICS AND STANDARDS FOR COUNSELLORS”
Following Sub Themes have been identiﬁed for an in-depth discussion in the seminar:

Strength, limitations and resources of Counsellors
Problem solving and critical thinking abilities
Competent professional behaviour of counsellors Ethical behaviour of counsellors. Maintaining a therapeutic relationship
Assessment of Counselling process Quality counselling services
Professional development for the Counsellors
NOTE: The above mentioned list is not exhaustive. THRESSIA KUTTY’S APPRECIATION
AWARD worth Rs.10,000, shall be given to the best three overall Paper or and Poster Presenters in the NSMH-04. Thressia Kutty is a Veteran of Vocational Training and Employment for persons with IDD. Formerly she was faculty at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Secunderabad. SUBMISSIONS OF ABSTRACT ARE OPEN TILL NOVEMBER 15, 2021
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12/01/2025

दिन में बस 10 सेकंड रुककर पूछें—
“मेरे मन में अभी क्या चल रहा है?”
यही शम का पहला कदम है।
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQPjyyEzqU4
https://sachetan.org/sham/

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11/28/2025

📢 Practical Mobility Training to Empower Visual Impairment Support at Manovikas Institute for Higher Education
🌟 The dedicated trainees of the Diploma in Education – Special Education at Manovikas Institute for Higher Education are actively participating in hands-on Practical Mobility Training to enhance their skills in supporting learners with visual impairment.
📍 Manovikas Institute for Higher Education continues to shape skilled educators for a more inclusive tomorrow.

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11/27/2025

Family & Community Voices Matter 💛

Session 5 – Lived Experiences Roundtable**

A heartfelt session where neurodiverse students, families, and self-advocates shared their real journeys through higher education.

🌟 Key Insights

• Families provide emotional strength, guidance & support
• Self-advocates highlight dignity, independence & participation
• Community partners bridge home, college & support systems

📄 Research presentations added depth on family challenges and strategies for inclusive access.

💬 The Message

Inclusion becomes truly meaningful when families, communities & students walk together. Their lived experiences must shape how universities plan, support & include every learner.

11/27/2025

Policy & Frameworks

A powerful discussion led by Mrs. Stuti Kacker, Shri S. Govindaraj, Prof. Jayanthi Narayan, and Prof. Zubia Veqar examined how NEP 2020 and the RPwD Act 2016 shape inclusive higher education.

Key Takeaways:

• Policies exist—implementation must catch up
• Need for trained staff & better resources
• Disability Support Cells (DSCs) in all HEIs
• Inclusion indicators in NAAC & NIRF
• Stronger coordination among UGC, RCI, NIEPID & universities

📄 Insightful paper presentations enriched the session.

🌟 Inclusion becomes meaningful only when policy turns into practice.

11/27/2025

Human Rights & Legal Remedies

A powerful keynote by Mrs. Aloka Guha, Former Chairperson, National Trust, focused on the legal rights of persons with disabilities under the RPwD Act 2016.

Key Takeaways:

• Rights: Access, non-discrimination, reasonable accommodation
• Legal protections: RPwD Act framework explained
• Where to seek help: CCPD, State Commissioners, grievance cells & courts
• Legal processes: Filing complaints & documentation
• Institutions must adopt equity-based support

Expected Impact:

Empowered Disability Support Cells, stronger legal awareness, and rights-based advocacy in higher education.

📘 A session that clarified rights, strengthened legal understanding, and reinforced justice as the foundation of inclusion.

11/27/2025

Honouring a Legacy that Transformed India’s Disability Sector

The Reeta Peshawaria Oration Ceremony celebrated the pioneering work of Dr. Reeta Peshawaria Menon.
Prof. (Dr.) Thomas Kishore delivered a profound lecture on neurodiversity and inclusive practice.

💫 Fellowship Announcement – Reeta Peshawaria Fellowship-2025
💫 A tribute to dignity, autonomy & human rights in education

A meaningful start to a two-day national seminar dedicated to inclusive, equitable higher education.

11/27/2025

Reeta Peshawaria Fellowship-2025 Awarded to Dr. R. Shilpa Manogna

We are delighted to announce that the Reeta Peshawaria Fellowship-2025 has been conferred upon Dr. R. Shilpa Manogna, Associate Professor, NCERT, for her outstanding commitment to advancing inclusive education, mental health support, and evidence-based practices for learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This prestigious fellowship—established in memory of Dr. Reeta Peshawaria Menon, a visionary psychologist and pioneer of disability rehabilitation—is supported by the India Vision Foundation and the Dr. Desh Keerti Menon Family, who continue to uphold her legacy of compassion, scientific rigor, and human dignity.

Why Dr. Shilpa Manogna Was Selected

Dr. Manogna’s work embodies the values that shaped Dr. Reeta Peshawaria’s life mission:
✔ Commitment to inclusive and equitable education
✔ Leadership in teacher development and disability research
✔ Focus on strengthening families, classrooms, and learning environments
✔ Contribution to national curriculum and policy initiatives

Her fellowship project will further develop innovative, research-based frameworks supporting learners with IDD and enhancing teacher preparedness across India.

This recognition was presented during the National Seminar on Inclusive Higher Education for All under NEP 2020, organised jointly by Jamia Millia Islamia and Manovikas Charitable Society.

We congratulate Dr. R. Shilpa Manogna for being the 2025 Fellow and look forward to the impact her work will create for children, families, and educators across the country.

🌺 Honouring A Legacy. Advancing A Mission.

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Thematic Area

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD), persons with disabilities “include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”.

NSMH02 aims to discuss the fundamental questions “How similar?” and “How different?” are the most vulnerable groups of persons with disabilities, namely those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those with mental health problems.

As per the RPD Act 2016, Intellectual disability is a condition characterised by significant limitation both in intellectual functioning (reasoning, learning, problem solving) and in adaptive behaviour which covers a range of every day, social and practical skills, including—

a) "specific learning disabilities" means a heterogeneous group of conditions wherein there is a deficit in processing language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself as a difficulty to comprehend, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia;

b) "autism spectrum disorder" means a neuro-developmental condition typically appearing in the first three years of life that significantly affects a person's ability to communicate, understand relationships and relate to others and is frequently associated with unusal or stereotypical rituals or behaviours.

In the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report the term “psychosocial disabilities” refers to the disabilities of children with either diagnosed or perceived mental health conditions and/or intellectual impairments, which may also be caused by stigma, discrimination and exclusion.

Psychosocial disability is an internationally recognised term under the UNCRPD, used to describe the experience of people with impairments and participation restrictions related to mental health conditions. These impairments can include a loss of ability to function, think clearly, experience full physical health, and manage the social and emotional aspects of their lives.

The objectives of the NSMH02:

A. To identify the domains of measurement of psychosocial and mental health components for Person with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (PIDD).

B. To develop need-based approach for PIDD and their care takers.

C. To address the societal limitation for inclusion that interact with those psychological differences as well as the stigma in the society.

Topics:

The overall theme for the NSMH02 is on Mental Health and Social Inclusion of PIDD the topics are summarised in the list below however; we welcome presentations on any topic related to intellectual and developmental disability and mental health.

1. Measurement of impairment and implications

2. Needs of mental health for PIDD and their care takers

3. Person-centred approach

4. Mental Health Services and therapies

5. Challenging behaviour and social exclusion

6. Stigmatization, labelling and challenges

7. Social well-being

8. Accessible awareness materials

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