YLTEP

and Empowerment ProgramYouth Leadership Training

Organized by :

(State Disability Information & Resource Centre)

Supported by :

OSBC, Odisha

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Swabhiman is State Disability Information and Resource Centre which works for empowerment of

persons with disabilities. Swabhiman is all about working towards self-determination, equal

opportunities and self-respect of the disabled people. Our work is grounded in a rights based

framework which links disability issues to a full range of civil, political, economic, social and cultural

rights. Through Project Addhyayan, Braille books and audio books are being produced and

distributed freely. Scholarships have been provided to over 100 meritorious students with disabilities

through “Anjali Scholarships.” 100 youth with disability have been trained in soft skills for interviews.

Through Swabalamban Project self employed persons with disability are being strengthened. 15

persons have been placed in jobs through Project Equity. In research & documentation, over 10

research works have been conducted. 15 publications are to our credit. Over 100 training and 50

capacity building programs have been conducted. Since last 13 years, we organize a festival, Anjali

(www.childrenfestival.org). In advocacy, policy level and individual legal advocacy have been done. In

policy level advocacy of our many achievements, significant was setting up of “Office of State

Commissioner for Persons with Diabilities”, “Directorate of Disability Affairs”, designation of a

minister as “Minister Disability” and “Setting up of Independent Department.” In Awareness Program,

regular sensitization workshop are held in mainstream schools, colleges and technical institution to

mainstream disability in their activities. Two good campaigns were for Census 2011 “Count Me In”

and for General Elections 2014. Future plan is to set up a comprehensive centre – Training complex

with auditorium, conference hall, residential facility, library and exhibition center.

Swabhiman’s Vision

People with disabilities are EQUAL PARTNERS IN ALL RESPECTS AND ALL FIELDS.

Swabhiman’s Mission

To strengthen the disability movement through research, training, advocacy and public education for

full and equal participation of people with disabilities in the country’s mainstream.

About Swabhiman

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Swabhiman is all about working towards

self-determination, equal opportunities and

self-respect of the disabled people. a

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The aim of YLTEP is to empower youth with disabilities by building their capacities, inculcating

leadership qualities and preparing them to get good career opportunities. The objectives are:

1. Improving quality of life of youth with disabilities consistent with their own aspirations.

2. Providing opportunities for all round personality development and building up confidence level.

3. Greater involvement and participation of youth with disabilities in outdoor activities.

4. To empower youth by providing leadership training that will promote and enhance the quality of

life for themselves, their communities and our world.

About YLTEP

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YLTEP-I (Rourkela)

It was held from 04/02/2015 to 06/02/2015 at Bastia Bhawan in Rourkela. The OSDN local chapter in

Sundergarh, Shraddha, helped in local coordination. Inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of

Shri R. K Sharma, Asst. Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Bhubaneswar, Shri Mehmood

Ahmmad, Founder CITE Engineering College, Dr. Tapas Das, resource person, Cuttack, Shri Swadhin

Kumar Khatua, Programme Coordinator, Swabhiman, Shri P.N. Chatterjee, President, Shraddha and

Shri Kartik Chandra Pandab, Secretary Shraddha.

Along with morning meditation and pranayam classes, the training program included classes in

motivation, effective leadership, personality development, facilities for PwDs, advocacy issues, group

activities and screening of documentary films. Parents of special children, local politicians and social

activists spoke on issues of local importance. Participants had hands on classes on basics of

computers. A total of 19 participants with 04 escorts, 11 resource persons and two coordinators

attended the Program.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Shri Dilip Ray (Hon'ble MLA, Rourkela) as chief guest.

After dinner the Chairman of Rourkela Development Authority Shri Sarada Prasad Nayak reached

Ispat Niwas and interacted with the students and distributed the certificates.

A total of 19

participants with

04 escorts,

11 resource persons

and two coordinators

attended the

Program.

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A total of 21

participants with

03 escorts,

08 resource persons

and two coordinators

attended the

Program.

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YLTEP-II (Koraput)

The Programme coordinator visited Koraput twice to coordinate local arrangements. He reached

Koraput on 20th April 2015 for organizing Regional Level Youth Leadership Training and

Empowerment Program (YLTEP) for southern region including the districts of Kandhamal, Rayagada.

Malkangir, Nabarangapur, Koraput, Ganjam and Gajapati.

It was held from 22/04/2015 to 24/04/2015 at Skill Development Training Complex, Koraput. The

OSDN local chapter in Koraput, Ekta, helped in local coordination. Inaugural ceremony was held in

the presence of Shri Beleswar Kanhar, District Social Welfare Officer, Koraput, Shri Ashok Kumar Patra,

Addl. District Social Welfare Officer, Koraput, Shri Swadhin Kumar Khatua, Programme Coordinator,

Swabhiman and Shri Jagannath Mishra, Secretary Ekta.

Registration was conducted in front of the conference hall. Each participant was given a kit consisting

of copies of PWD Act. NT Act. UNCRPD, Swabhiman annual report, brochure, bookmark, pad and pen.

Newspaper articles on disability and a letter for participants was also included.

Along with morning yoga and pranayam classes, the training program included classes in,

personality development, effective leadership and quality of leadership, motivation, issues of

governace, issue of disabilities, laws for PwDs, interview skills, communication skills, career avenues,

GoO facilities for PwDs, GoI facilities for PwDs, group activities, talent show and screening of

documentary films. Parents of special children and local politicians spoke on issues of local

importance. Participants had hands on classes on basics of computers. A total of 21 participants with

03 escorts, 08 resource persons and two coordinators attended the Program.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Shri Ekadashi Jena (ADM, Korapul) was the chief guest.

Shri Beleswar Kanhar (District Social Welfare Officer. Koraput) Shri Ashok Kumar Patra (Addl.District

Social Welfare Officer. Koraput) were the guests of honour. DSWO presented our State Disability

Profile to ADM Sir. Both the chief guest and guest of honour distributed certificates and interacted

with the participants. After that all the participants shared their experience.

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A total of 24

participants with

06 escorts,

10 resource persons

and two coordinators

attended the

Program.

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YLTEP-III (Baripada)

The Programme coordinator visited Baripada twice to coordinate local arrangements. He reached

Baripada on 04th July 2015 for organizing Regional Level Youth Leadership Training and

Empowerment Program (YLTEP) for northern region including the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar,

Balasore, Bhadrak, Angul and Dhenkanal.

It was held from 06/07/2015 to 08/07/2015 at Mayurbhanj Athletic Association, Baripada Stadium,

Baripada. Inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Jitendra Mohanty (Vice Chairman,

Baripada Municipality), Dr. Banaja Mohanty (Principal, MPC Autonomous College, Baripada), Smt.

Kusum Mala Mishra (District Social Welfare Officer, Baripada), Shri Gadadhar Pati (Addl. District Social

Welfare Officer, Baripada), Commodore Ajay Pattanaik (Chief Resource Person), Swadhin Kumar

Khatua, Programme Coordinator, Swabhiman.

Registration was conducted in front of the conference hall. Each participant was given a kit consisting

of copies of PWD Act. NT Act. UNCRPD, Swabhiman annual report, brochure, bookmark, pad and pen.

Newspaper articles on disability and a letter for participants was also included.

Along with morning yoga and pranayam classes, the training program included classes in,

personality development, effective leadership, motivation, laws for PwDs, interview skills,

communication skills, career avenues, facilities for PwDs, group activities, talent show and screening

of documentary films. Parents of special children and local politicians spoke on issues of local

importance. Participants had hands on classes on basics of computers. A total of 24 participants with

06 escorts, 10 resource persons and two coordinators attended the Program.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Shri Bishikeshan Dehury (Addl. Project Director, DRDA,

Baripada) was the chief guest and Abdul Hakim Khan (International Trainer, Katak) was the guest of

honour. Abdul Hakim Sir presented our State Disability Profile to APD Sir and APD Sir felicitated Shri

Akshay Kumar Sahoo and Shri Bikramaditya Behera (Resource Person). Both the chief guest and

guest of honour distributed certificates and interacted with the participants. After that all the

participants shared their experience.

YLTEP-IV (Puri)

The programme coordinator visited Puri twice to coordinate local arrangements. He reached Puri

24th August 2015 for organizing Regional Level Youth Leadership Training and Empowerment

Program (YLTEP) for coastal region including the districts of Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur,

Kendrapara, Puri, Khordha and Nayagarh.

It was held from 26/08/2015 to 28/08/2015 at Youth Hostel, Chakratirtha Road, Puri. Inaugural

ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Sruti Mohapatra (Chief Executive, Swabhiman), Mr. Debi

Prasanna Mohanty (Managing Director, St. Xavier High School, Puri) Dr. Tapas Das (Resource Person,

Katak), Swadhin Kumar Khatua, Programme Coordinator, Swabhiman.

Registration was conducted in the conference hall. Each participant was given a kit consisting of

copies of PWD Act, NT Act, UNCRPD, Swabhiman Brochure, Bookmark, Pad and Pen. News paper

articles on disability and a letter for participants was also included.

Along with morning yoga and pranayam classes, the training program included classes in personality

development, effective leadership, motivation, Laws for PwDs, interview skills, communication skills,

career avenues, facilities for PwDs, group activities, talent show and screening of documentary films.

Local social activist and local politicians spoke on issues on local importance. Participants had hands

on classes on basics of computers. A total of 20 participants with 06 escorts, 09 resource persons and

two coordinators attended the program.

The valedictory ceremony was attended by Smt. Golap Manjari Das (District Social Welfare Officer,

Puri) Mr. Madhab Chandra Barad (Addl. District Social Welfare Officer, Puri) Dr. Ram Chandra Dash

(Principal, SCS Autonomous College, Puri) Mr. Ram Kishore Sharma (Asst. Director, Vocational

Rehabilitation Centre, Bhubaneswar) distributed certificates and interacted with the participants. R.

K. Sharma Sir presented our State Disability Profile to DSWO Madam, ADSWO Sir and Principal Sir.

After that all the participants shared their experience.

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A total of 20

participants with

06 escorts,

09 resource persons

and two coordinators

attended the

Program.

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