National Conference on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:

National Institute for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, Regional centre, kolkata is organizing a National Conference on the topic ” Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advances in Research, Policies and Practices”. This is a 2 days conference to be organized on virtual mode on 30 & 31st March 2021. This two days Conference aims to bring together the academicians, professionals students,researchers and other stakeholders from disability rehabilitation field to share their expertise and experiences in providing services to persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical,learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime. This conference will focus on the different aspects of IDD, the recent research developments in clinical practice, research, changes in policies and the advancements. The conference will also be a platform to share the innovative practices in the pre and post COVID-19 era.

Here are the key themes of the conference;

• COVID -19: Innovative Practices and Preparedness for Post COVID Era
• Cross Disability Early Intervention
• Medical and Therapeutics Approaches
• Neuro Diversity- Human Brain Variations in the field of disability rehabilitation
• Psychological Wellbeing Service Delivery Models
• Assistive Technology and Accessibility
• Reformation of Teacher Education in New Normal
• Use of Technological Advancements
• Empowering Parents and Families
• New Policies and Legislations

Abstract & Paper submission:

The conference is inviting intellectuals, scolars & researchers to submit papers for presentation during the conference. The abstract of the paper should be of around 350-400 words that provides the summary of the paper with key words and Full paper should have maximum 2500-3000 words including figures and tables etc. (Paper will be accepted in Hindi or English) by 23.3.2021.
Abstracts and Papers should be submitted using MS Word, font Times New Roman for English, fontsize 12, font Mangal for Hindi, font size 14 with 1.5 line spacing on A4 size. Submission of abstract and full paper in PDF or image format will not be accepted.
Mention Name(s) of Author(s),Designation, Postal Address, e-mail address, Telephone / Mobile number on a separate sheet attached in front of the abstract as well as the full length paper.