International Invitation:

• Invited by the World Health Organization (WHO) to the International Conference on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ANDD, 2017), Thimphu, Bhutan, 19-21 April 2017.

Selected Invited Talks (Conferences/Seminars):

• “Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual Disability” in the National Seminar on the theme “Mental Health and Well Being in Present Scenario” organized by DAV College of Education, Abohar, Punjab, India held on March 2nd, 2015.
• “Areas of Educational Research in the Field of Disability with Reference to Education CWSN” in the National Seminar on the theme “Research in Education, Engineering, Science, Commerce and Management: Innovative Practices, Applications and Impact-2017” organized by Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal PG College of Education, Sirsa, Haryana, India held on March 2nd, 2017.
• “Inclusive Education: Past, Present and Future” in the International Conference organized by Kenvey College of Education, held on 11^th-12^th March 2018 Abohar-Punjab, India.
• “Behaviour Modification’ in the National Conference on “Strategies to Achieve Inclusion” organized by PNR Society, Bhavnagar, Gujarat India held on 10^th to 12^th March 2018.
• “Universal Design for Learning (UDL)” in the National Workshop on “Inclusion: Making it Happen” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on March 13th, 2019.
• “Assistive Technology for Persons with Intellectual Disability” in the National Workshop on “Inclusion: Making it Happen” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh on March 14th, 2019.
• “Universal Design for Learning (UDL)” in the National Seminar on “Inclusion: Moving Forward” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India on 19^th – 25^th August 2019.
• “Assistive Technology for Persons with Intellectual Disability and Locomotor Impairment” in the National Workshop on “Inclusion: Making it Happen” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, India on 19^th – 25^th August 2019.
• “Remedial Plans” in the National Program on “Assessment and Management of Children with Learning Disabilities” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh held on December 2-22 2019.
• “Associated Disorders and Overlap in Various Types” in the National Program on “Assessment and Management of Children with Learning Disabilities” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh held on December 2-22 2019.
• “Inclusion of Children with Learning Disability” in the National Program on “Assessment and Management of Children with Learning Disabilities” organized by CALEM, Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh held on December 2-22 2019.
• “Case Studies and Success Stories in Early Childhood Education of Children with Communication Disorders” in the National Seminar on the theme “Paradigm Shift in Early Childhood Education for Children with Communication Disorders” organized by All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, Karnataka, India, held on 17^th –18^th February 2020.

Extension Lectures for Post Graduate Students at University Level:

• Delivered an Extension Lecture on the topic “Multigrade and Multicultural Teaching” for M. Ed. Students at Malwa Central College of Education, Ludhiana, Punjab, India on 8^th October 2016.
• Delivered an Extension Lecture on the topic “Guidelines for adaptation for teaching/practicing science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Languages, Yoga, Physical Education, Drama, etc.” for M.Ed. (General) Sem-III, Education of Differently Abled on 24^th November 2016 at Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
• Delivered an Extension Lecture on the topic “Multigrade and Multicultural Teaching and Curriculum Adaptation” for M.Ed. (General) Sem-IV, Education of Differently Abled on 9^th April 2019 at the Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Organization of National Seminars/Conferences/Workshops:

• National Conference on the theme “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016: Implications for various Stakeholders” in Collaboration with National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), Chennai, on 27^th & 28^th December 2017.
• National Workshop on the theme “Development of Tool in Social Sciences Research” on 26^th, 27^th & 29^th October 2018.
• National Conference on “Introduction and Challenges to Inclusion” in Collaboration with National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), MJS&E, Govt. of India, Chennai on December 1^st & 2^nd
• National Conference on the theme “Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act-2016: Its Relevance and Mainstreaming” in Collaboration with Department of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh, under Centre for Academic Leadership & Education Management (CALEM), on 21^st & 22^nd January 2019.
• State Level Training Programme for NSS Program Officers and Volunteers on Audit of Accessibility for Persons with Disability: A Campaign for Making Chandigarh Disabled Friendly on 20^th February 2019.
• Special Camp for NSS Volunteers from 21^st to 27^th February 2019.
• National Conference on “Disabilities Rights and Status in India Policy and Programs for Persons with Disabilities” in Collaboration with National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), MJS&E, Govt. of India, Chennai on March 30^th & 31^st

Selected Awards and Honors:

• Rashtriya Gaurav Samman by Duratuff Glass Industries and Renu Vidya Mandir (RVM), Sonepat (HR), India, on 23^rd February 2020
• Global Disability Empowerment Award by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI on 16^th January 2020
• Veer Kunwar Singh Award (National) for the year 2019 in recognition of Outstanding Professional Contribution and Services in the Field of Disability Rehabilitation by Samarpan and Bihar Disabled Sports Academy, Patna, Bihar on 27^th August 2019.
• Commendation Award for the meritorious service by the Director-Government Rehabilitation Institute for Intellectual Disabilities (GRIID), Chandigarh, Administration on 15^th August 2019.
• Academic Brilliance Award 2019 for significant academic contribution in the field of disability by Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Mohali, (PB) on 13^th March 2019.
• Prof. Puran Singh Award 2018 for outstanding work in the field of disability by Speaking Hands Welfare Foundation, Rajpura (PB) on 18^th November 2018.
• Chandigarh State Award for Meritorious Service and Exceptional contribution in the field of Disability Rehabilitation on 15^th August 2018.
• Sarovar Award for Outstanding and Exceptional contribution in the field of Disability Rehabilitation by Institute for Advanced Research and Social Action (IARSA) on 11^th Feb 2018.
• Kalyanam Karoti State Award for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Disability Rehabilitation 2017 by Kalyanam Karoti, Mathura, (UP) on 4^th December 2017.
• Dr. JK Trivedi Award by the Indian Association for Social Psychiatry (IASP) in recognition of his eminence in the area of social psychiatry and allied sciences for the research paper “Effect of Teacher’s Training on enhancing self-determination amongst individuals with intellectual disability” during the 24^th National Conference on “Cultural Diversity and Mental Health” at Hotel Radisson Blu, Guwahati on 17^th -19^th November 2017.
• Reeta Peshawaria Award (National) for the year 2017 Under Best Professional Category in recognition of Outstanding Professional Contribution and Services in the Field of Disability Rehabilitation by Samarpan and Bihar Disabled Sports Academy, Patna, Bihar on 28^th August 2017.
• N.D. Diwan Memorial Award (National) for the year 2016 in recognition of Outstanding Professional Services in the Rehabilitation of Disabled People by National Society for Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped, Mumbai, India on 9^th December 2016.

Best Paper Awards:

• Paper titled “Persons with Disability and Sports” presented in National Seminar Under UGC SAP (DRS-I) on Physical Education and Sports Science, organized by Aligarh Muslim University, Department of Physical Education Sports and Health Sciences, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, (India) on November 11th-12th 2011.
• The paper entitled “Emerging Role of Information Communication Technology on Preparing World-Class Teachers” in National Seminar on Synchronizing Psychological Principles & Technological Approaches in Teaching and Learning, organized by Jayanthi College of Education Tirupur, (Tamil Nadu), India, held on April 14th-15th 2012.