26/05/2026
*CRC Patna (Under the Administrative Control of NILD, Kolkata),* DEPwD, MSJE, Govt. of India ЁЯПе organized a *National Level Online Webinar Program* on the occasion of *тАЬGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2026тАЭ on 18th May 2026* under the guidance of Dr. Lalit Narayan (Director, NILD Kolkata) and Dr. Anil Kumar (Director I/C, CRC Patna).
The inaugural address of the program was delivered by *Dr. Lalit Narayan, Director, NILD Kolkata,* while the welcome address was delivered by *Dr. Anil Kumar, Director I/C cm STTP I/C.* The introduction of the program was presented by *Shri Parthasarathi Swain, Program Coordinator.* All faculties and officials of CRC Patna were also actively present and support during the program.
The distinguished resource persons for the event were *Dr. Markanda Chandra Dash,* National President тАУ OPAI & Treasurer тАУ ISPO (India) and *Dr. Nazli,* Assistant Professor (Special Education), University of Delhi.
The webinar witnessed registrations from around *250 participants* across the country. Due to Google Meet application limitations, participation in the live session was restricted to 100 participants. The session proved to be highly insightful and informative, creating awareness about Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2026 and emphasizing the importance of digital accessibility, inclusive technologies, and equal access to digital platforms for persons with disabilities.
The Vote of Thanks was delivered by *Dr. Rajendra Kumar Praveen* , Assistant Professor (Special Education). The program was interpreted by *Ms. Monika Singh,* Sign Language Interpreter, CRC Patna. The event was successfully coordinated and moderated by *Shri Parthasarathi Swain,* P&O/Program Coordinator, Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics, CRC Patna.
2026 Webinar Patna Kolkata of India