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Happening Today | Reimagining Pathways for Assistive Technology 23-24 April 2025 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore Hosted by NCPEDP and supported by Mphasis, this national-level consultation brings together key stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and the disability sector to discuss actionable solutions for strengthening India's Assistive Technology (AT) ecosystem. Today’s agenda includes policy discussions, stakeholder roundtables, and exhibitions by AT startups working at the intersection of inclusion, technology, and impact. Panel Spotlight | Addressing Barriers in Education and Employment – Advancing Inclusion through AT This session will focus on how assistive technology can transform access to education, skilling, employment, and independent living for persons with disabilities. Discussions will address systemic barriers and explore innovative approaches to bridging policy and practice. Moderator: Shanti Raghavan, Founder, EnAble India Panelists: - Dr Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, Central Institute of Educational Technology (NCERT), New Delhi, India. - Roy C Thomas, Deputy Director & Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Nasscom Foundation - Vineeth Nagaraju, Technical Advisor, CBR Global Network - Vivek Misra, Director, Microsoft - Siddarth Daga, Co-founder & Chief Impact Officer, NeoMotion Follow along for live updates and insights throughout the day. #AT #AssistiveTechnology Divyang Empowerment| Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI | NITI Aayog | Sugamya (Accessibility & Inclusion) | Deepa Nagraj | Rita Francis | Darshitha Niranjan | Sumit Chauhan | Arman Ali | Asifa Parveen | Divya George