The GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) was established in the year 2017 as an Enabling Unit, in compliance with the UGC Scheme for Persons with Disabilities.
Taking a pledge to secure the rights of persons with disabilities, this Committee aims to cater to the diverse needs of students, faculties, administrative staff and visitors with disabilities at GNLU. GNLU strives to protect the rights and needs of every section of the society, thereby fulfilling the larger goal of making the University one of the most inclusive campuses.
GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) (GCPWD), in collaboration with GNLU Centre for Law and Society (GCLS) organized Dialogue in the Dark: ‘See’ the World of the Visually Impaired’ on Monday, April 8, 2019.
The eminent speaker of the event was Mr. Amar Jain, who is currently working as an associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, where his primary focus lies in capital markets. The session began with Mr. Amar Jain sharing the story of his life with the audience, a tale of overcoming linguistic and accessibility barriers with unshakeable belief, tracing his journey with a determination to learn and achieve academic excellence and scholastic brilliance with hard work and a never-say-die attitude. He emphasized on how disability is merely a matter of perception, and advised everyone present, to concentrate on things that their disability doesn’t prevent from doing well, and not to regret the things it interferes with. He is truly enabled by the firm conviction and determination he holds. His way of dealing with his challenges has opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.
The second part of the session ‘Dialogue in the Dark’, was to immerse the audience in the world of the blindness and let them explore the dark without using the sense of sight. The major highlight of this activity was experiencing darkness all around in an entertaining way. Everyone ate in the dark, guessed everyday objects by touch and smell, and came out with a sensitizing takeaway, teaching all present that it is important to ‘emphasize’ rather than to ‘sympathize’.
The event was graced by the presence of Professor Dr. Bimal N. Patel, Director GNLU, who also shared his experience at the end of the session. In his words, “a lot of people have physical or mental challenges in life, how do one deal with it is important”. He also emphasised on how technology has played a vital role in empowering persons with disabilities. He also reiterated GNLU’s commitment for the betterment of persons with disabilities.
The session concluded with the Vote of Thanks being proposed by Mr. Marisport, Assistant Professor of Law thanking the guests, the faculty members, and the students of Social Work for their presence. This event will forever be cherished by all the attendees as a perennial source of motivation, to work in the best of their capacity to make this world more inclusive.
GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (GCPWD) had successfully organised a logo making competition for GCPWD and launched the logo on 09th October, 2018. For this competition we have received total 10 entries. Based on the result, given by judges, Mr. Akash Jegan (Batch 2017-22) has been declared as winner of the competition.
The GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities (GCPWD) had organised a Guest lecture on ‘Taking Charge: Success Stories and Self-Determination” on 1st October’ 2018. The Dignitaries and the eminent Speakers of the day were Mr. Rahul Kelapure, Legal Officer-Enforcement Department, (Securities and Exchange Board of India), Mumbai and Ms. Jyoti Shah, Founder of JYOT Foundation and President of Gujarat Wheel Chair Cricket, Ahmedabad – two renowned personalities who are the epitome of the belief that the human spirit is one of ability, perseverance and courage that no disability can steal away.
Faculty Convener,
GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities,
Assistant Professor of Social Work,
Gujarat National Law University, Attalika Avenue,
Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.),
Gandhinagar - 382426 (Gujarat), INDIA.
Phone No: (+91) 79-23276973
Mobile No: (+91) 8128650816/9898332217
E-mail: gcpwd@gnlu.ac.in
Student Convener,
GNLU Committee for Persons with Disabilities,
Mobile No: (+91) 8690943237/8320964462
E-mail: shah.maitreya32@gmail.com
