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Understanding Deafblindness with Akhil S. Paul - Trinayani

This film features Akhil S. Paul, Founder-Director, Sense International, and an expert in the field of deafblindness, as he unpacks the complexity, challenges and nuances of this often-misunderstood disability. Through personal reflections and professional insights, Akhil explains that deafblindness is a distinct and multifaceted condition. Through Akhil’s voice, this film also explores the spectrum of deafblindness, the limitations of existing training systems and the need for dedicated support structures. You can navigate to the specific topics using the following chapters: 00:00 - Ritika Sahni’s introduction to the film 00:18 - Akhil S. Paul on deafblindness 03:36 - Do you provide training programs for individuals seeking to work with persons with multiple disabilities? 5:12 - Are there any current research initiatives focused on understanding the causes of deafblindness? 6:58 - What is the estimated number of deafblind individuals in our country, based on available statistics? 7:31 - What challenges do parents of individuals with deafblindness typically face? 10:53 - Could you provide examples of successful individuals from across the country who are deafblind? 13:42 - Could you tell us about the technology available for people with deafblindness? 15:11 - How does the sign language used by a deaf person differ from that used by a deafblind person? 16:39 - What initiatives or training programs are being implemented to support and empower individuals with deafblindness? 21:41 - How do individuals with deafblindness manage feelings of boredom, or loneliness caused by communication barriers and what impact does this have on their mental health? About Trinayani: For the past 17 years, Trinayani, founded in 2006, is dedicated to driving change in the field of disability. Our mission is to raise awareness, acceptance, and understanding of people with disabilities (PwDs), while simultaneously working to reduce fear and ignorance, about the world of PwDs, among the general public. We specialize in curating sensitization workshops, community building and using media, games, and literature as part of our awareness campaigns and believe in collaborating and partnering with like-minded individuals and organizations. Through our year-long “EnAble” Disability Awareness and Capacity Building program, we work with mainstream teachers, equipping them with the necessary skills to address the diverse learning needs of students, aligning with the guidelines of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Our "TOWARDS INCLUSION"- this Disability Awareness card game kit, has a range of interestingly adapted cards to raise awareness about disability and advocacy for Inclusion. Our two livelihood initiatives which also serve as advocacy efforts are Sparsh Foot Spa, which employs blind reflexology therapists, and Pehli Baarish, an inclusive music band featuring artists with and without disabilities. To enjoy over 160 films dedicated to disability awareness, explore our latest website at https://disability.trinayani.org. Thank you for taking the time to watch our video! Your support makes a huge difference in spreading awareness about disability. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Stay connected with us on social media for more updates and stories! Twitter:   / trinayani_ngo   Facebook:   / trinayani2006   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritika-sa... Instagram:   / ngotrinayani