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DR SR A LOURDU MARY

Qualifications: BRSc, MRSc, Ph.D

Designation: Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science and Controller of Examinations

Department: Rehabilitation Science

  • schoolQualifications

    Degree: BRSc

    Branch: REHABILITATION SCIENCE

    Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

    Year: 2002

    Degree: MRSc

    Branch: REHABILITATION SCIENCE

    Institution: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

    Year: 2006

  • starsPhD Details

    Title: Perspectives of Play behaviour in children with Autism

    Specialization: Autism

    Supervisor: Dr. Sr. Maria Kamalam

    Centre: HOLY CROSS COLLEGE \/ BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY

    Year: 2013

  • business_centerWork Experience

    Institution: Holy Cross Girls Hr Sec School

    Designation: Office Administrator

    From: 01-06-1998

    To: 30-05-1999

    Institution: NEST Need based Education Service and Training School for children with Autism

    Designation: Foundress and Head

    From: 10-08-2002

    To: 30-05-2004

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous)

    Designation: Assistant Professor

    From: 14-06-2006

    To: Present

    Institution: Holy Cross Blossoms Opportunity School for Special Children HCC, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Designation: Director

    From: 01-06-2010

    To: 04-09-2017

    Institution: Rainbow Therapeutic Unit Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Designation: Coordinator

    From: 01-06-2010

    To: 25-09-2017

    Institution: Holy Cross Hostel, Mambalasalai, Tiruchirappalli -5

    Designation: Warden

    From: 01-06-2004

    To: 31-05-2005

    Institution: Holy Cross College Hostel

    Designation: Warden

    From: 01-06-2007

    To: 31-05-2012

    Institution: Bethany Hostel, (Extension of Holy Cross College Hostel)

    Designation: Warden

    From: 01-06-2014

    To: 31-05-2017

    Institution: Holy Cross Provincialate

    Designation: Superior

    From: 01-06-2018

    To: 08-10-2021

    Institution: Provincial Councilor

    Designation: Provincial Councilor

    From: 17-02-2017

    To: 08-10-2021

    Institution: Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Designation: Head of the Department

    From: 01-06-2017

    To: 31-05-2021

    Institution: Province of Tiruchirappalli

    Designation: Delegated Superior

    From: 20-03-2021

    To: 08-10-2021

    Institution: Amaithinilayam Hostel Holy Cross Hostel

    Designation: Warden

    From: 09-10-2021

    To: 30-06-2022

    Institution: Holy Cross Convent, Mambalasalai, Tiruchirappalli 620 005

    Designation: Superior

    From: 01-06-2022

    To: 31-05-2023

    Institution: Holy Cross College Hostel

    Designation: Warden

    From: 01-06-2023

    To: 31-05-2024

    Institution: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Teppakulam, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Designation: Controller of Examinations

    From: 16-06-2024

    To: Present

  • schoolTeaching Experience

    Ug: 19 years

    Pg: 19 years

    Phd: 10 years

  • groupProfessional Memberships

    Organization: Congregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Geneva, Switzerland.

    Membership ID: Member

    Duration: 25-05-1998 - Present

    Organization: Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi.

    Membership ID: A07670

    Duration: 01-06-2000 - Present

    Organization: Member, Board of Management, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Duration: 01-06-2000 - Present

    Organization: NEST- A school for Children with Autism, Melapudur, Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Membership ID: Member, Executive Board

    Duration: 01-06-2004 - Present

    Organization: Sisters of the Cross Society for Education & Development (SOCSEAD), Goods shed Road, Tiruchirappalli 620 002.

    Membership ID: Member, GBM

    Duration: 01-01-2006 - Present

    Organization: Department of Special Education, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala.

    Membership ID: Member, Examination Committee

    Duration: 01-06-2006 - Present

    Organization: Department of Special Education, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.

    Membership ID: Member, Examination Committee

    Duration: 01-06-2006 - Present

    Organization: Holy Cross College (Autonomous),Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Membership ID: Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC),

    Duration: 01-06-2014

    Organization: Sisters of the Cross Society for Education & Development (SOCSEAD), Goods shed Road, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Membership ID: Treasurer

    Duration: 01-12-0015 - Present

    Organization: Member, Executive Board Committee, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002.

    Duration: 01-06-2016 - Present

    Organization: Member, Anti- Ragging Committee, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Duration: 01-06-2016

    Organization: International Economics Development Research Center (IEDRC)

    Membership ID: Member

    Duration: 01-06-2017

    Organization: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli -620 002

    Membership ID: Doctoral Committee Member

    Duration: 01-06-2019 - Present

    Organization: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, V.O.C. Nagar, Park Town, Chennai-600003, Tamil Nadu

    Membership ID: Expert Committee Member

    Duration: 01-06-2019 - Present

  • supervisor_accountResearch Guidance

    UG: 50

    PG: 15

    PHD: 4

  • constructionResearch Projects

    Project Title: Rehabilitation and Special Education

    Funding Agency: N. Hilton Fund for Sisters, America

    Amount: 6,12,436

    Status: Completed

    Duration: 2016 - 2017

    Project Title: Rehabilitation and Special Education

    Funding Agency: Special Subsidy, Holy Childhood, Rome

    Amount: 5,00,500

    Status: Completed

    Duration: 2018- 2019

    Project Title: International Conference on Availability Accessibility and Affordability of Health and Education for an Inclusive Society- ICAAA 2019

    Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research ICSSR IMpactful Policy REsearch in Social Science IMPRESS MHRD

    Amount: 2,62,500

    Status: Completed

    Duration: 2019

    Project Title: Rehabilitation and Special Education

    Funding Agency: N. Hilton Fund for Sisters, America

    Amount: 7,11,848

    Status: Completed

    Duration: 2021

  • descriptionResearch Papers

    Title: Play Behaviour of Children with Autism

    Conference/Event: International Rehab Conference 2006 on Channelling the Challenges of Disability

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science Holy Cross College

    Date:

    Title: A study on Pretend Play in Children with Autism

    Conference/Event: International Rehab Conference 2006 on Channelling the Challenges of Disability

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science Holy Cross College

    Date:

    Title: Communication of Children with Autism

    Conference/Event: International Rehab Conference 2006 on Making a Difference

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science Holy Cross College

    Date:

    Title: Assistive Technology for Persons with Visual Impairment

    Conference/Event: E Resources in Higher Education

    Organizer: Bharathidasan University

    Date:

    Title: Distance Education Issues Challenges and its Future

    Conference/Event: Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Lifelong Learning

    Organizer: Bharathidasan University

    Date:

    Title: The Role of New Media in Distance Education

    Conference/Event: Quality Enhancement in Distance Education for Lifelong Learning

    Organizer: Bharathidasan University

    Date:

    Title: Transforming Physical Education with TechnoPaedagogy Way Forward for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

    Conference/Event: Techno Pedagogic Approach in Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs Rehabilitation 2.0

    Organizer: National Institute for The Empowerment of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities Divyangjan

    Date: 24-11-2023 to 25-11-2023

    Title: Alone Yet Unstoppable: Breaking Boundaries Embracing Change - Unveiling the World of the Single Girl Child

    Conference/Event: National Conference on The Evolving Landscape Exploring Possibilities And Challenges For The Girl Child In A Dynamic World

    Organizer: Women Studies Centre, Holy Cross College and Centre for Women's Development Studies, New Delhi

    Date: 24-01-2024 to 24-01-2024

    Title: Enhancing Accessibility with Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired

    Conference/Event: International Conference IRC 2024 on Embracing Differences: Creating an Inclusive Accessible Innovative and Sustainable World for PWDs

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 29-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Title: Exploring The Effects of Breathing Exercises on Mental Wellness in Children with ADHD

    Conference/Event: International Conference IRC 2024 on Embracing Differences: Creating an Inclusive Accessible Innovative and Sustainable World for PWDs

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 29-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Title: A study on the awareness about types of disability among the schedule tribes in Pachamalai, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu.

    Conference/Event: International Conference IRC 2024 on Embracing Differences Creating an Inclusive Accessible Innovative and Sustainable World for PWDs

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 29-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Title: The Effectiveness of Multisensory Learning in Children with Reading Disabilities: An Innovative Approach

    Conference/Event: International Conference IRC 2024 on Embracing Differences: Creating an Inclusive Accessible Innovative and Sustainable World for PWDs

    Organizer: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 29-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Title: Urban Religious Spaces for Persons with Disabilities: A Study of Tamil Nadu's Streets

    Conference/Event: International Conference on Religion and Cities hybrid mode

    Organizer: The department of Christian studies, University of Madras, India and The center for the study of religion culture and society, Elon university, USA

    Date: 11-03-2025 to 12-03-2025

  • library_booksJournal Publications

    Title: Prevalence of Learning Disorder among students of SocioEconomically Disadvantaged Family in Manikandam Block of Tiruchirappalli District A Descriptive Study

    Journal: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

    ISSN/ISBN: ISSN14757192

    Volume/Issue: Vol 24 2020, Issue 08

    Date: 10-08-2019

    Title: Correlates of Academics among Myopic Children

    Journal: Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    ISSN/ISBN: eISSN2651446Xwwwturkjphysiotherrehabilorg22697

    Volume/Issue: Volume 32, Issue 3

    Date: 10-08-2020

    Title: School Teachers perception of Learning Disability

    Journal: Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    ISSN/ISBN: eISSN2651446Xwwwturkjphysiotherrehabilorg22697

    Volume/Issue: Volume 32, Issue 3

    Date: 10-08-2020

    Title: Visual Efficiency and Computer Based Assessment

    Journal: Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

    ISSN/ISBN: eISSN2651446Xwwwturkjphysiotherrehabilorg22697

    Volume/Issue: Volume 32, Issue3

    Date: 10-08-2020

    Title: Web Based Instructional Resources in Social Science Education

    Journal: An international journal of education and humanities

    ISSN/ISBN:

    Volume/Issue: Volme 3 Page no 124126

    Date:

    Title: A Study on Knowledge of Learning Disability among Regular Teachers International Journal of Education and Society

    Journal: Academia and Society

    ISSN/ISBN: 23939419

    Volume/Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1 October 2016 Print

    Date:

    Title: Study on Pretend play in children with Autism

    Journal: An international journal of Development Research

    ISSN/ISBN: Pg1020310205

    Volume/Issue: Volume 06, Issue11

    Date: 10-11-2016

  • bookmark_borderBook Chapters

    Chapter Title: The intersection of Disability Gender and Entrepreneurship Challenges and Opportunities

    Book Title: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Women and Support Schemes

    Publisher: Scientific International Publications House pp8495 ISBN 9789366747538

    Year: 2024

    Chapter Title: Empowering Abilities Through Schemes A Focus on Women with Disabilities in India

    Book Title: Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Government Supportive Schemes

    Publisher: Scientific International Publications House

    Year: 2025

  • editBooks Edited

    Book Title: All about Disability Content on Autism was prepared for the book ISBN 9788193336151

    Publisher:

    Year:

    Book Title: Playing with Possibilities A Journey in to Autism ISBN 9788119716319

    Publisher:

    Year:

  • schoolUGC Sponsored Orientation and Refresher Courses

    Title: ORIENTATION PROGRAM

    Organizer: HRDC, BDU, Gajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: HRDC, BDU, Gajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024

    Duration: 03-03-2017 to 30-03-2017

    Title: ONLINE REFRESHER COURSE (MULTIDISCIPLINARY) IN TECHNO-PEDAGOGY TOOLS TOWARDS DIGITAL ERA OF TEACHING

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Kerala in collaboration with SANATANA DHARMA COLLEGE, ALAPPUZHA Under the Auspices of Academic and Research Forum

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 28-09-2020 to 11-10-2020

    Title: Online Refresher Course / Two Week Faculty Development Program on Outcome based Education and Technology in Higher Education

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education.

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 14-07-2021 to 03-08-2021

    Title: One week Online National Faculty Development Programme on “Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education”

    Type: Faculty Development Program

    Organizer: Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, a centre under PMMMNMTT, Ministry of Education, Government of India

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 14-07-2021 to 20-07-2021

    Title: 30 Days International Online Workshop on Academic Writing and Communication Skills, Research Methodology, Reference Management and Academic Publishing

    Type: Workshop

    Organizer: Archbishop Kavukattu Central Library Assumption College (Autonomous) Changanassery in association with Lore & Ed Research Associates

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 24-07-2021 to 23-08-2021

    Title: One week Online National Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education and Technology in Higher Education”

    Type: Faculty Development Program

    Organizer: Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education.

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 28-07-2021 to 03-08-2021

    Title: Fifteen days International Online FDP On “GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT TODAY FOR A SUSTAINBALE TOMORROW”

    Type: Faculty Development Program

    Organizer: DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN’S STUDIES, BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, Tiruchirappalli - 620023, Tamil Nadu, India & PG & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SCIENCE, HOLY CROSS COLLEGE, (AUTONOMOUS) Tiruchirappalli - 620002

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: ONLINE

    Duration: 16-03-2022 to 31-03-2022

    Title: Refresher Course in Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science and Social Work)

    Type: Refresher Course

    Organizer: UGC- HRDC, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

    Sponsoring Agency: UGC, New Delhi

    Place: Pondicherry

    Duration: 04-10-2023 to 17-10-2023

  • groupsConferences Attended

    Title: Sangamam: International Conference on Autism

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Place: Kalai Arangam Theatre, Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Date: Not specified

    Title: International Conference on Education and Society

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: St Pauls College of Education, Pattegarapalya, Bangalore 560079

    Place: St Pauls College of Education, Pattegarapalya, Bangalore 560079

    Date: Not specified

    Title: National Consortium on Emerging trends in early childhood care development

    Type: Symposium

    Level: National

    Organizer: Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605014

    Place: Department of social work, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605014

    Date: Not specified

    Title: State level Orientation Programme Cum Course Co Ordinators meet

    Type: Symposium

    Level: State

    Organizer: National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities ( NIEPMD), Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai 603112

    Place: National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities ( NIEPMD), Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai 603112

    Date: Not specified

    Title: International Seminar on Approaches in Rehabilitation Research Practices ISARRP

    Type: Seminar

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: PG Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: Not specified

    Description: Presented Paper on A Study on Knowledge of Learning Disability among Regular Teachers

    Title: International Conference on E Resources in Higher Education Issues development Opportunities And Challenges

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024

    Place: Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024

    Date: 2010

    Title: National Seminar on Recent Trends in Subaltern studies

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: Department of History, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: Department of History, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 2010

    Title: National Seminar on Scaling New Heights Status of PWDs

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: Department of History, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: Department of History, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 2010

    Title: Seminar on Charism of the Congregation

    Type: Seminar

    Organizer: Provincial, Holy Cross Provincialate, Puthur, Tiruchirappalli 620 017

    Place: Holy Cross Convent, Melapudur , Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Date: 2010

    Title: Seminar on Discipleship

    Type: Seminar

    Level: State

    Organizer: Holy Cross Provincialate, Puthur, Tiruchirappalli 620 017

    Place: Amalashram, Mambalasalai, Tiruchirappalli 620 006

    Date: 2010

    Title: Seminar on Transformative Leadership

    Type: Seminar

    Level: State

    Place: Holy Cross Convent, Melapudur, Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Date: 2010

    Title: Training of Trainers Workshop on Child Protection

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560 018

    Place: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560 018

    Date: 2010

    Title: Training of Trainers on Child Protection

    Type: Seminar

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560 018

    Place: Karl Kuebal Institute for Development and Education, Coimbatore 641108

    Date: 2010

    Title: Workshop on Fund Raising

    Type: Workshop

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560 018

    Place: Hotel Germanus Madurai

    Date: 2010

    Title: Workshop on Low Vision Planning

    Type: Workshop

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore 560 018

    Place: Hotel Bell Bangalore, KARNATAKA 560023

    Date: 2010

    Title: International Conference on Learning Community for Global Education Reform

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Institute of Professional Studies, Gwalior, MP 474006

    Place: Institute of Professional Studies, Gwalior, MP 474006

    Date: 2011

    Title: International Conference on Quality enhancement in distance education for lifelong learning

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Department of Education Centre for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024

    Place: Department of Education Centre for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620 024

    Date: 2011

    Title: National Conference on Emerging Trends in Women Leadership in India

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Organizer: Women's Studies Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: Women's Studies Centre, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 2011

    Title: Orientation Programme for the Trainers of Trainees: Education of Children with Disabilities

    Type: FDP

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: MS Swaminathan Research Foundation Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai 600 113

    Date: 2011

    Title: Workshop on Applied Behaviour Analysis Behaviour Disorders in autism and Effective Classroom Management

    Type: Workshop

    Level: State

    Place: Bala Mandir Resource Centre Hall, Chennai 600017

    Date: 2011

    Title: International Conference 9th General Assembly Eye Health Everyones Business

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: International Agency for Prevention of Blindness

    Place: Hyderabad

    Date: 2012

    Description: 17-20 September, 2012 Presented paper on Inclusive Education of Children with Disabilities: Comparison of Services and Needs

    Title: International Conference on Low Vision Management

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 2012

    Title: National level workshop on Exam Reforms

    Type: Workshop

    Level: National

    Organizer: Ethiraj College for women, Chennai

    Place: Ethiraj College for women, Chennai

    Date: 2012

    Title: International Workshop on Audiology and Rehabilitation

    Type: Workshop

    Level: International

    Organizer: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College ( Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 2013

    Description: 11th – 13th Dec 2013

    Title: State level Education Partners meet and Strategy Meet

    Type: Symposium

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Date: 2013

    Description: 6-8 March 2013

    Title: International Staff deputation

    Type: FDP

    Level: International

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: Heilpädagogisches Zentrum Lebenshilfe für Behinderte e. V. Zur Lebenshilfe 1, Irchenrieth, Germany

    Date: 2014

    Description: Nov 3- 15th 2014

    Title: Workshop on Fund Raising

    Type: Workshop

    Level: International

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: Karnataka Regional Organization for Social Service (KROSS), D Costa Layout, Cooke Town, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560084

    Date: 2014

    Description: 6 to 7 Feb 2014

    Title: 1st World Congress on Ear and Hearing Care

    Type: Other

    Level: International

    Place: India Habitat Centre New Delhi 110003

    Date: 2015

    Description: 12 – 14 February 2015

    Title: SH 2030 World Congress 2015: 1st world congress on Ear and Hearing Care

    Type: Other

    Level: International

    Place: India Habitat Centre New Delhi

    Date: 2015

    Title: State level Consultation on Promotion of Inclusive Education through Curriculum Adaptation for Mainstream Teachers

    Type: Symposium

    Level: State

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Date: 2015

    Description: 13-15th July 2015 Participated and Resource Person

    Title: International Workshop on Sociacracy

    Type: Workshop

    Level: International

    Place: Thozhamai Illam Retreat House and Dialogue Centre, Kovalam PO, Kanyakumari 629 702

    Date: 2016

    Description: 21-23 Oct 2016

    Title: International Conference on Innovation in Research and Pedagogy

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Holy Cross College, Holy Cross Nagar, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu 629004

    Place: Holy Cross College, Holy Cross Nagar, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu 629004

    Date: 2017

    Description: Presented Paper on Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities Creating Opportunities for Higher Education Participation and Inclusion 3rd & 4th March 2017

    Title: Annual General Body Meeting Cum Capacity Building,

    Type: AGBM

    Level: National

    Organizer: AMRAT

    Place: ISI, Bengaluru.

    Date: 09-11-2017 to 12-11-2017

    Title: International Conference on Engage Disability

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: LITE Auditorium, Kelpak, Chennai

    Date: 14-11-2017 to 26-11-2017

    Title: Seminar on Goodness of God & Nature

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 06-01-2018 to 06-01-2018

    Title: RCI & NIEPMED – CRE program on Understanding Sexuality in Persons with Multiple Disabilities

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: PG & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 10-01-2018 to 12-01-2017

    Title: International Conference on Networking, Research and Innovation in Higher Education for a Sustainable Society : Challenges and Channels

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Place: Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 25-07-2018 to 27-07-2018

    Title: Seminar on Administration for the Religious men and Women

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Organizer: Dhyna Sadhana, Bogady, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009

    Place: Dhyna Sadhana, Bogady, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka 570009

    Date: 27-05-2019 to 01-06-2019

    Title: International Conference on Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Health and Education for an Inclusive Society (ICAAA -2019)

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Place: PG & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 16-07-2019 to 17-07-2019

    Title: International Conference on Fitness first- towards Holistic Health and Well Being.

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Organizer: PG & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Place: PG & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 17-12-2019 to 18-12-2019

    Title: Actions speak louder than words- Sign Language

    Place: Online

    Date: 26-05-2020 to 28-05-2020

    Title: Online Bible Class – Introduction to the Gospels

    Place: Online

    Date: 15-06-2020 to 25-06-2020

    Title: Challenges and Choices of persons with Special needs during Covid-19 Action and Advocacy

    Place: Online

    Date: 02-07-2020 to 03-07-2020

    Title: Effective Teaching Strategies for young learners

    Place: Online

    Date: 27-07-2020 to 27-07-2020

    Title: Disability Across Discipline - Best Practices

    Place: Online

    Date: 05-08-2020 to 07-08-2020

    Title: Session on Christ Project

    Place: Online

    Date: 11-08-2020 to 12-08-2020

    Title: Online Canon Law Certificate Course for religious ( English)

    Place: Online

    Date: 21-08-2020 to 05-09-2020

    Title: Online class on “Book of Revelation” Biblical Theology Course

    Place: Online

    Date: 04-09-2020 to 20-10-2020

    Title: Online session on Cause of Fr. Peter Mermier- Mediators and link persons

    Place: Online

    Date: 15-12-2020 to 15-12-2020

    Title: FDP /CRE on Innovation and Entrepreneurship for PWD’s – Vision for the Future

    Place: Online

    Date: 24-02-2021 to 26-02-2021

    Title: Online Webinar on Emotional Intelligence

    Place: Online

    Date: 24-04-2021 to 28-04-2021

    Title: Online Refresher Course : Two Week Faculty Development Program on Outcome based Education and Technology in Higher Education

    Type: FDP

    Level: National

    Organizer: Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of Ministry of Education.

    Place: Online

    Date: 14-07-2021 to 03-08-2021

    Title: Research Writing and Journal Selection Powered by Scopus

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 28-02-2022 to 28-02-2022

    Title: Leveraging Science Direct Platform for Maximum Impact

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 01-03-2022 to 01-03-2022

    Title: Workshop Formulation of Guidelines for Information Education and Communication Materials on Inclusive Education of Children with Special Needs

    Type: Workshop

    Level: International

    Organizer: CBM India Trust, Chamarajpet, Bangalore - 560 018

    Place: Mumbai

    Date: 2022

    Description: 05.09.2022- 06.09.2012

    Title: Elucidating the diversities in Dysphagia Assessment and Management -CRE

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: Department of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 10-11-2022 to 12-11-2022

    Title: International Conference “ICT in Disability Rehabilitation and management –Inclusive Development

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: PG & Research Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 24-01-2023 to 25-01-2023

    Title: National Seminar On “Recent Developments in Developmental Disabilities: Debates and Dilemmas”

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: PG & Research Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 27-02-2023 to 28-02-2023

    Title: Refresher Course in Social Science

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: Pondicherry University UGC- HRDC

    Date: 04-10-2023 to 17-10-2023

    Title: National Conference on Techno-Pedagogic Approach in Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs Rehabilitation 2.0

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Date: 24-11-2023 to 25-11-2023

    Description: Presented a paper titled Transforming Physical Education with Techno-Pedagogy: Way Forward for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

    Title: CRE – FLASH VII – Clinical Audiology in a Nutshell: Tackling Challenges & Beyond

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: Department of Audiology Speech and Language Pathology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli .

    Date: 27-11-2023 to 29-11-2023

    Title: National Level CRE Workshop On “Unlocking Potential: “Innovative Interventions for Specific Learning Disabilities

    Type: Workshop

    Level: National

    Place: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 20-12-2023 to 20-12-2023

    Title: Gen AI Integrated International Webinar on Cloud and DevOps

    Type: Seminar

    Level: International

    Place: IPSR Solutions Limited & Valin Technologies

    Date: 11-01-2024 to 11-01-2024

    Title: NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme

    Level: National

    Place: Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme – UGC Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 19-01-2024 to 31-01-2024

    Title: National Conference on The Evolving Landscape : Exploring Possibilities And Challenges For The Girl Child In A Dynamic World

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: Women Studies Centre Holy Cross College And Centre For Women’s Development Studies, New Delhi

    Date: 24-01-2024 to 24-01-2024

    Description: Presented Paper titled Alone Yet Unstoppable: Breaking Boundaries Embracing Change – Unveiling the World of the Single Girl Child.

    Title: State Level Seminar on “Leadership for 2024”

    Type: Seminar

    Level: State

    Place: Consortium of Christian Minority Higher Educational Institution in St. Joseph’s College(Autonomous), Triuchirappalli-02

    Date: 17-02-2024 to 17-02-2024

    Title: NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) Organized by UGC-MMTTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi

    Date: 20-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Title: International Conference (IRC 2024) on “Embracing Differences - Creating an Inclusive, Accessible, Innovative and Sustainable World for PWD’s ISBN 978-81-965870-8-6

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: PG and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 29-02-2024 to 29-02-2024

    Description: Presented 4 papers on *Enhancing Accessibility with Assistive Technology for the visually impaired *Exploring The Effects of Breathing Exercises on Mental Wellness in Children with ADHD. *A study on the awareness about types of disability among the schedule tribes in Pachamalai, Tiruchirappalli District, Tamilnadu. *The Effectiveness Of Multisensory Learning In Children with Reading Disabilities-An Innovative Approach.

    Title: Received Women Achiever Award

    Type: FDP

    Level: Institutional

    Place: Joseph’s Eye Hospital, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 06-03-2024 to 06-03-2024

    Title: One day National Webinar entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Future of Education”

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: UGC- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (UGC- MMTTC/GAD-MMTTC), SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi

    Date: 09-03-2024 to 09-03-2024

    Title: FDP on AI Tools for E-content Development and Teaching Learning

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: UGC- Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (UGC- MMTTC/GAD-MMTTC), SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi

    Date: 15-03-2024 to 28-03-2024

    Title: E information series -12 Webinar on Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder based on Principles of ABA

    Level: International

    Place: Department of Medical Sciences (S & P) unit, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN) Chennai

    Date: 04-06-2024 to 04-06-2024

    Title: International Conference on Evolve Yourself: An International Conference on Mindfulness (EYAICM)

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: Mother Teresa Women & University, Kodaikanal

    Date: 22-07-2024 to 23-07-2024

    Description: Paper Presented Mindful Eating Practices Among Higher Education Teachers

    Title: One Day National Workshop on Suicide Prevention and Gatekeeper Training

    Type: Workshop

    Level: National

    Place: Department of Social Work, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli .

    Date: 30-08-2024 to 30-08-2024

    Title: CRE – FLASH VIII – Effective Implementation of Evidences into Aphasia Practice: Clinical Evaluation, Interventional Strategies and Practical Steps

    Level: National

    Place: Department of Audiology Speech and Language Pathology, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 02-09-2024 to 04-09-2024

    Title: The Xavier Board of Higher Education in India (XBHEI) - Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Level: National

    Place: Trinity College, Jalandhar, Punjab.

    Date: 14-09-2024 to 16-09-2024

    Title: R & D webinar series- I title "Introduction to Disability Rehabilitation Research"

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: R & D Unit, Dept. of Medical Science, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), Chennai.

    Date: 04-10-2024 to 04-10-2024

    Title: State level Seminar on Minority Higher Education: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities.

    Type: Seminar

    Level: National

    Place: Consortium of Christian Minority Higher Educational Institutions in St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 05-10-2024 to 05-10-2024

    Title: The Access Abilities Expo

    Type: Seminar

    Level: International

    Place: Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group

    Date: 07-10-2024 to 09-10-2024

    Title: 5 Days Certification Programme "Universal Design for Learning (UDL)" in virtual mode

    Level: National

    Place: Manovikas College of Special Education, Ujjain Madhya Pradesh.

    Date: 14-10-2024 to 18-10-2024

    Title: Towards Inner Awakening – Ongoing Renewal Programme

    Type: Conference

    Level: International

    Place: Holy Cross Convent, Yercaud, Salem

    Date: 27-10-2024 to 07-11-2024

    Title: Implementation of NEP 2020 One day Southern Zone Conference for Autonomous Colleges.

    Type: Conference

    Level: National

    Place: IIT, Madras.

    Date: 14-11-2024 to 14-11-2024

    Title: National Level Offline CRE ON “Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities”

    Level: National

    Place: P.G and Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 11-12-2024 to 13-12-2024

    Title: A Five-Day National Level Online FDP on Beyond Boundaries: Driving Innovation in Research

    Level: National

    Place: Auxilium College (Autonomous), Gandhi Nagar, Vellore in Collaboration with North East Institute of Social Sciences & Research, Dimapur, Nagaland

    Date: Not specified

    Title: One-week International Online Faculty Development Programme on Outcome based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research

    Level: International

    Place: Online

    Date: 20-02-2025 to 28-02-2025

  • emoji_eventsAwards Received

    Award Name: Women Achiever Award

    Awarded By: Josephs Eye Hospital Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Year: 2024

    Level: Regional

  • record_voice_overResource Person

    Event/Title: International Workshop on Inclusive Education: The way of the future

    Level: International

    Place: SCAD College of Education Tirunelveli- 627414

    Date:

    Event/Title: Learning Styles CRE Programme on Skills to teach children with learning Disability

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date: 21-08-2012

    Event/Title: Foundation course on children with disability

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, HCC, Tiruchirappalli 2

    Date:

    Event/Title: 10 day Multi Category Training for Special Educators Sarva Siksha Abiyan - Inclusive Education

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date:

    Event/Title: 10 day Multi Category Training for Special Educators Sarva Siksha Abiyan - Inclusive Education

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date:

    Event/Title: Seminar: Disability and Inclusive Development

    Level: State

    Place: Chennai

    Date: 25-09-2012

    Event/Title: Training Programme for special educators and physiotherapist on learning Resource person disabilities autism and down syndrome

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli - 2

    Date: 04-03-2013

    Event/Title: Vocational Rehabilitation for D.ED SE (CP) students

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, HCC, Tiruchirappalli -2

    Date:

    Event/Title: Workshop on Handling Children with Autism

    Level: State

    Place: Holy Cross NEST School, Melapudur, Tiruchirappalli -1

    Date: 19-04-2013

    Event/Title: Short Term Training Programme on Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities.

    Level: National

    Place: Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 19-08-2013

    Event/Title: Workshop on Mainstreaming of children with disabilities Sarva Siksha Abiyan - IED Teachers

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 07-01-2014

    Event/Title: Counselling skills to parents of special children

    Level: State

    Place: Rainbow Therapeutic Unit, Department of Rehabilitation Science HCC, Tiruchirappalli. 2

    Date: 24-01-2014

    Event/Title: Teaching Communicative Skills-

    Level: State

    Place: Holy Cross Convent, Melapudur, Tiruchirappalli -1

    Date: 10-02-2014

    Event/Title: Workshop on soft skill training

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 2

    Date:

    Event/Title: Mainstreaming One day Workshop on Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms A Step Towards

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 2

    Date: 22-12-2014

    Event/Title: Workshop on children with special needs in inclusive classrooms Sarva Siksha Abiyan - IED Teachers

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 22-12-2014

    Event/Title: Workshop for enhancing entrepreneurial and employability skills for disabled youth

    Level: National

    Place: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development and Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Date: 20-01-2015

    Event/Title: Workshop on interventions for children with Learning Disability

    Level: State

    Place: Department of Rehabilitation Science, HCC, Tiruchirappalli - 620 002

    Date: 14-02-2015

    Event/Title: Consultation on Promotion of Inclusive Education through Curriculum Adaptation for Mainstream Teachers

    Level: State

    Place: CBM, Bangalore

    Date: 13-07-2015

    Event/Title: UGC-Sponsored Online Refresher Course in Inclusive Education (Multidisciplinary),

    Level: State

    Place: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli for University and College Teachers on Google Meet platform (https://meet.google.com/yxq-fswg-rrq)

    Date: 08-02-2023

    Event/Title: AUTCON 2024

    Level: International

    Place: Ramana Rehabilitation Center, Tiruchirappalli 17

    Date: 24-03-2024

    Event/Title: Short Term Programme on Rehabilitation Science

    Level: National

    Place: Government College of Physiotherapy (Affiliated to the Tamil Nadu DR. M.G.R. Medical University) Tiruchirappalli

    Date: 24-09-2024

    Event/Title: Be Claudine for Mission Today Phase II

    Level: International

    Place: Holy Cross Convent, Manikandam, Tiruchirappalli -

    Date: 30-09-2024

  • contact_supportConsultancy Services

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: Holy Cross Blossoms Opportunity School for Special Children Holy Cross College Autonomous Campus Tiruchirappalli 620 002

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary service 2006 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: NEST Need based Education Service and Training School for Children with Autism Melapudur Tiruchirappalli 620 001

    Year:

    Remarks: Pioneer and Foundress 2001- till date Honorary service

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: Holy Cross Higher Secondary School for Hearing Impaired Sathuvacheri Vellore 632 009

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary service 2015 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: Holy Cross Pearls Special School Ettayapuram Road Jothi Nagar Thoothukudi 607302

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2015 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: 6Holy Cross Special School Thangachimadam Rameswaram 623529

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2018 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: St Guanella Anbagam Special School Yesuvanam Sarugani Via Puliyadithammam Sivagangai 630 411

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2014 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: St Guanella Special School Karayanchavadi Poonamalle Chennai 600 056

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2014 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: Elite Special School Woraiyur Tiruchirappalli 620 003

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2018 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: MRM Speech Therapy Center Thillai Nagar Tiruchirappalli 620 018

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2023 - till date

    Service/Title: Consultant

    Agency/Client: Veronica Vocational Training Centre Ponmalai Tiruchirappalli 20

    Year:

    Remarks: Honorary Service 2024 - till date

  • flightForeign Visits

    Country: The Netherlands

    Purpose: International Staff Exchange Programme

    Date: 2009-09

    Country: Belgium

    Purpose: International Staff Exchange Programme

    Date: 2009-09

    Country: France

    Purpose: International Training for the Resource Persons - Be Claudine for Mission at the Congregational level

    Date: 2014-09

    Country: Switzerland

    Purpose: International Training for the Resource Persons - Be Claudine for Mission at the Congregational level

    Date: 2014-09

    Country: Germany

    Purpose: International Staff Exchange Programme

    Date: 2014-11

    Country: Israel

    Purpose: Canonical Visit to the Delegation of Holy Land with the Provincial

    Date: 2019-09

    Country: Palestine

    Purpose: Canonical Visit to the Delegation of Holy Land with the Provincial

    Date: 2019-09

    Country: Dubai

    Purpose: Participated in The Access Abilities Expo

    Date: 2024-10

    Country: Sharja

    Purpose: Participated in The Access Abilities Expo

    Date: 2024-10