For the differently abled

Organised by ConnectSpecial, a magazine, in making, which brings together the views and news about disability and inclusion.
Led by Mrs. Poonam Natarajan, ex-Chairperson, National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India and also the founder of Vidya Sagar, Chennai.

Starting point of walk: Opposite of Cozy Restaurant, Besant Nagar Beach
End point of walk: Opposite of Barista, Besant Nagar Beach
From 6.45 am to 8.30 am
Free registration and participation
Prior registration is required for participation so that necessary arrangements are made for the walk. Send an email with your name and contact details at botta.bhavna@gmail.com.
Last date for registration is 26th August, 2016.
For more details and specific queries please write to botta.bhavna@gmail.com

Explore Differently (www.facebook.com/exploredifferently) works on building ways to offer options for an accessible outdoor exploration for persons with disability and wheelchair users. Madras Week gives us  a great opportunity to include a few walks that are designed to welcome persons with disability and wheelchair users. Participation welcome from wheelchair users and persons with disabilities and possibly their family members (if they wish to accompany). Also a small number of individuals without disabilities,.

Arrangements for accessible transport (a bus that has a facility to lift wheelchairs) and portable ramps will be made by Explore Differently.  We will also have a special educator to overcome hurdles in communication. We do understand that most of the walks under Madras Day celebration are free of costs. But as we will be arranging for custom transportation and a special educator we need to charge only to cover expenses. Participants who make their own arrangements will not be charged.

Details:We will look at the amazing collection of arms and weapons on display, most of them from the Tanjore armoury, and explore some of the interesting stories and trivia behind them.

Lead:  Rajith Nair, a heritage enthusiast.

Date and Time:  Thursday, 25th August 2016, from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Registration: Last date for registration 16th August 2016. Mail to chennaiexploredifferently@gmail.com

Charges: Rs. 200 per person, to cover expenses towards travel.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/exploredifferently/ for updates on the event

Explore Differently (www.facebook.com/exploredifferently) works on building ways to offer options for an accessible outdoor exploration for persons with disability and wheelchair users. Madras Week gives us  a great opportunity to include a few walks that are designed to welcome persons with disability and wheelchair users. Participation welcome from wheelchair users and persons with disabilities and possibly their family members (if they wish to accompany). Also a small number of individuals without disabilities.

Arrangements for accessible transport (a bus that has a facility to lift wheelchairs) and portable ramps will be made by Explore Differently.  We will also have a special educator to overcome hurdles in communication. We do understand that most of the walks under Madras Day celebration are free of costs. But as we will be arranging for custom transportation and a special educator we need to charge only to cover expenses. Participants who make their own arrangements will not be charged.

Details: An introduction to the fascinating history of cinema in Chennai followed by a walk across Prasad Studios and Prasad Labs. This walk will offer a unique opportunity to see what an actual studio floor looks like.

Lead: Venkatesh Chakravarthy, Regional Director of L.V. Prasad Film & TV Academy

Date and Time: Saturday, 20th August 2016 from  10.00 AM-12:30PM

Starting Point: Entrance gate of L. V. Prasad Academy, Saligramam

Ending Point: Entrance gate of L. V. Prasad Academy, Saligramam

Registration: Last date for registration 10th August 2016. Mail to: chennaiexploredifferently@gmail.com

Charges: Rs, 200 per person, to cover expenses towards travel.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/exploredifferently/ for updates on the event.