Theme

“Enhancing access for leaving no one behind in Education”

Sub themes:

Advancements in the field of technology
Advancements in the field of communication
Advancements in the field of learning strategies and related matters
Policy and legislation related to education of persons with disabilities

To support the main theme of the Conference, the Scientific Committee has identified a set of topics that could be covered under each of the sub-thematic areas. These are as follows:

	Sub-Theme	Possible Topics
1	Advancements in the field of technology	Inclusive design for educational technology Technology and digital inclusion in education Assistive technologies in education E- Learning accessibility Distance and remote learning in the post COVID-19 arena Contribution of education technology in blended learning
2	Advancements in the field of communication	Accessible multimedia communication tools Haptic communication solutions (touch-based communication) Sign language interpretation at educational settings Braille communication in mainstream educations Cultural sensitivity and indigenous education Application of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Application of total communication methods
3	Advancements in the field of learning strategies and related matters	Home based/special set-up/school based early learning & literacy support for school readiness Innovations in inclusive pedagogies and curriculum development Teacher training and professional development Accessible/alternative assessment and evaluation Community engagement in holistic learning environment for children with disabilities Safe and accessible learning environment for inclusive school culture
4	Policy and legislation related to education of persons with disabilities	Partnership for advocacy: Parents, teachers/educators and OPDs Transition planning legislation Safe and accessible learning environment for inclusive school culture Unified framework for data collection and reporting on disabilities on children with disabilities for education monitoring Collaboration and partnership guide for the stakeholders Policy guideline for financial and technical support mechanism for the inclusion of children with disabilities in education Policies for special education and inclusive practices

Participants, who wish to present papers, should select from any of these sub-themes.