My Presentations

03.12.11 My friend and colleague was invited by Govt. Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, K.K.Nagar as a chief Guest for a programme on the eve of World Disabled Day. Some pics from that event. A view of audience Mr Karunakar on the Dias I went for a programme conducted by Sukrithi Foundation on the eve of World Disabled Day. This event was co-sponsored by our organisation Scope International. Some pics of this event. Kids Entertainment Programme for the Kids Kids are enjoying the programme A challenged singer While delivering a speech Group Photo with the representatives from Vijay Merchant Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled 11th Nov.'11 Today I gave presentation in the prestigious Church Park School. When I met Sister Josie and explained her about this movement, she immediately gave the opportunity to give presentation. I am very grateful to her for her kind support. It's a fantastic experience. While showing short film at Church Park School  Students at Church Park School expressing admiration with claps  While showing short film While speaking at Church Park School 20th Sep.'11 International Seminar on Positive Perspectives of Adapted Physical Education . I attended the captioned Seminar which was conducted at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University(Vidyalaya), Coimbatore. It's a very big campus. Very good infrastructure and academic facilities are available there. I also saw Differently Abled Human ResourcesDevelopment Dept. In that Dept. very good facilities are available for the challenged people. I could meet some Paralympic participants and medal winners there. However, I could not find any hydrotherapy facilities there. I hope they may start in future. First time I gave presentation using the short film (Still some editing and mixing work is pending. I used the draft copy for this purpose).Very good response from the audience. Many approached me after the presentation and enquired about many things related to swimming. Dr Shayke Hulzler, President, International Federation ofAdapted Physical Activity, Israel came to me after the presentation and told me that they have been trying hydrotherapyfor the challenged for the last 30 years. He also promised me to extend guidance and provide material in this respect. It’s a fantastic experience. I could interact with many great people related toParalympics, Special Olympics and also Educationalists. Swamiji enquired about our movement and appreciated the initiative. Inaugural Speech by the Member Secy., SDAT, Mr Vijayakumar I.A.S., Chief Guest Speech by Swami Anuragananda Dr Ananda Jothi and Myself gave presentation on the benefits of Hydrotherapy for the challenged people (Mr Nagarajan, Sports Manager, Special Olympics intriducing us to the audience) A view of the Audience Another view of the Audience Alongwith Dr Ananda Jothi, Dr Shayke Hulzler, President, International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity, Israel, his wife and my parents  Mr Simon Koh, Special Olympics, Asia Pacific, Malayasia  23.06.2011 I feel proud to give my first presentation in the renowned Loyola College, Chennai. When I met Vice Principal Sir and explained him about the concept of my project, he kindly offered me the opportunity to give presentation on the spot. It was amazing. He was very much impressed with the concept. Upon observing the facilities available for the physically challenged, I can only say that it is a heaven for these students. Any way it’s a great place even for normal students. For visually challenged students also, many facilities are available. I decided strongly to become a proud student of this great college.               At that time, an orientation class was about to start on community outreach in which nearly 250 students were present. The Vice Principal asked me whether I was ready for my presentation. He immediately provided opportunity for my presentation on priority basis. I explained to the gathering the objectives of my project through mutual interaction. I am happy that I could win the appreciation of the audience in my very first attempt. I explained the benefits of various sports events for the physically challenged with particular emphasis on swimming. I showed them the video of my swimming for which there was overwhelming admiration from the audience. I requested them to take this message to their friends and relatives to inspire the differently abled persons to take active part in the sports events of their choice. I expressed my heart felt thanks to the Vice principal for giving me this opportunity instantly in their reputed institution. I feel happy that my very first step in my project, “Yes, we too can!!!” was a grand success.

1st July, 2011


Today is a memorable day for me. I have given presentation in Laser Soft (Now a part of Polaris), a great organization which supports around 80 physically challenged employees (consisting othopaedically handicapped, visually impaired and hearing impaired). Chairman Mr Suresh Kamath is a great person. He not only employed physically challenged but also encouraged them to progress in their career by giving challenging roles. My presentation impressed the participants very much and they expressed enthusiasm and interest to learn swimming and other sports events.

8th July, 2011

Today I have given presentation in PSBB School which is one of the finest schools in the country. Dean Dr. Mrs.Y.G.Parthsarathy received me warmly. Students received my presentation with enthusiasm and they are overwhelmed with joy and surprise on seeing the clippings of my swimming. I told them that with the support of our organization, we will provide coaching for swimming for the challenged children who are interested in learning swimming. I explained in detail the objectives of this project and requested them to spread this message.

12.07.2011

              My  presentation on our project “Yes, We Too Can!!!” in Corporate Olympiad launch event at Taj Club House was a grand success. There was standing ovation at the end of my presentation.” If a person with such severe disability tries to do something for others, why can’t we lend her a helping hand?”. That was the feeling, I  could conspicuously notice clearly among the audience.

Many people from different fields came to me and expressed their willingness to support this movement.M.D of Inno Geocity(Major sponsor for this event) Mr.Anand introduced all his team members to me and promised to extend their support to this project in future.

This programme was covered by media also.NDTV reporter took a short interview from me. Really it was a fantastic evening.

17.07.2011



Today I participated in Corporate Olympiad 2011, swimming event. I participated in 25 mt back stroke, 25 mt breast stroke and 100 mt free style events. I got bronze medal in 100 mt free style event. I advised the participants(employees from different corporates) about our project "Yes, We Too Can!!!" and requested for their help in spreading this message. All of them promised me to help in this regard. I provided them registration forms for joining in swimming classes for giving to the physically challenged children, if they know, any such children. 

29.07.2011

Today's session is exclusively for the challenged students in Loyola College. It is very much interactive. Students are very enthusiastic. It's my pleasure to meet them all. They expressed their desire to learn dance and swimming. I promised them to support with regard to this. I gave the application forms for swimming classes to their faculty and requested them to send me the duly filled up applications. 

Presentation in Loyola College exclusively for the challenged students

A student enquiring about the possibility of driving a car with only right hand

Visually challenged students observing my hand operated car

05.08.2011

 
 

JNN Institute of Engineering invited me as Chief Guest for the annual conference for their mechanical engineering students. College is having a very good infrastructure and beautiful environment. I could find a very good discipline in the students. I met Chairman, Principal and other faculty members. They are all very friendly and they were very much impressed with the objectives of my movement. I felt extremely happy with their hospitality.

In my speech I appealed to all of them for the inventions of low cost equipment required for the disabled community for their games and sports activities. They responded to my request in a very positive manner. 

28.08.2011



Corporate Olympiad Prize Distribution Ceremony

Receiving    Bronze Medal    for 100 meter freestyle

Presenting   Most Encouraging Sports Person Award   to another challenged Sports  Person

While receiving    Best Employer Trophy for our organisation     along with my colleagues

Along with my parents and Colleagues - With Best Employer Trophy for our organisation.




10-09-2011

Today I gave a presentation in the office of Tamilanadu Association for the welfare of the differently abled at the invitation of the chairman Mr T.A.P.Varadakutti. I received a very  warm welcome there. There was a lively interaction between me and the participants. They showed lot of enthusiasm in learning swimming. They felicitated my father for bringing me up with a lot of patience and untiring efforts. It’s a nice gesture. I felt extremely happy about it. I am very much grateful to my parents for their unflinching support and encouragement for all my bold decisions in life. Whatever I am able to do in my life that is only because of my parents support, love & affection.

PRESENTATION  AT  THE  OFFICE  OF  T N  ASSCN.  FOR  THE  WELFARE  OF  THE  DIFFERENTLY  ABLED

PRESENTATION  AT  THE  OFFICE  OF  T N  ASSCN.  FOR  THE  WELFARE  OF  THE  DIFFERENTLY  ABLED.

FELICITATION   TO   MY   FATHER   -   A   NICE   GESTURE.

WITH   MR   VARADAKUTTI,   CHAIRMAN   AND   HIS   TEAM   MEMBERS.

 

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