Notebook initiates dialogue on awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of autism in Education on World Autism Awareness Day
To reach out to the masses, Notebook is organizing an online panel discussion on the 2nd of April
cityairnews
Mar 31, 2021 05:06
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Kolkata: Notebook, a mobile-first digital learning product that combines video and text content to deliver best-in-class is hosting a discussion on celebrating the difference & overall inclusivity of those on the autism spectrum enabling them to live full, quality lives through awareness and acceptance.
To reach out to the masses, Notebook is organizing an online panel discussion on the 2nd of April 2021, on the topic " Inclusivity of individuals on the autism spectrum in the Education system”. Joining Achin Bhattacharyya, Founder and CEO, Notebook on the panel are Vahbiz Mistry, Core Group Member Forum of Autism, Dr. Sujata Noronha, Director, Kidstreat Pediatric Development Centre and Christina Prabhakar Vaz, Parent & Autism Advocate.
This special webinar will be the 87th episode of “Together for Education”- a series of webinars for educators and parents that Notebook has been organizing since April 2020 and has been attended by over 50,000 educators so far. This particular episode has been conceptualized with an aim to start conversations around the challenged and opportunities that lie with children on the autism spectrum when it comes to learning and education.
Sharing his views on the same, Achin Bhattacharyya, Founder & CEO, Notebook, said, “We believe the knowledge gap can be bridged with open discussions and dialogue. Having served over 2 Million students now, Notebook has emerged as a leader in the digital education system. Besides growing as a business, we consider it a responsibility to create a positive social impact. Given the phenomenal success of the Together for Education webinar series, we believe it can be a springboard towards the inclusion of differently-abled children into our school education system.”
