| Name | Mr. Sanjeev Sachdeva |
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Founder & Project Director (Honorary) |
| Ed. Qualifications |
Master of Arts (Political Science), Master of Philosophy (Political Science), University of Delhi |
| Occupation | Deputy Director, Government of India |
| Training Experience | 2000, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) on Promotion of Accessible Tourism at Bali, Indonesia. |
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2002, UNESCAP on Non-Handicapping Environment for Disabled People at Bangkok, Thailand. |
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| 2004, Asia Pacific Development Centre on Disability (APCD) on Non-Handicapping Environment Workshop for National Trainers and Policy Makers, Bangkok, Thailand. | |
| Country representation |
2002, Resource person at UNESCAP training on Non-Handicapping Environment for Disabled People at Bangkok, Thailand. |
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2004, Presented papers at 10th International Conference on Transport & Mobility for Elderly and the Disabled, Hamamatsu, Japan. |
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2006, Panelist at the 2nd International Conference for Universal Design Kyoto, Japan. |
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2006, Guest Lecturer at Municipal Lifelong Learning Centre, Osaka, Japan. |
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2006, Resource person at International Workshop on Implementing Accessibility Regulations, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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| Publications |
a) Prepared the first Technical Brochure Access for All on Internal & External Design Considerations |
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b) Co-authored first Training Manual to promote Barrier Free Environment- Guidelines for Training of Trainers, 2005 published by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Second edition is underway. |
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| Research Studies |
a) 2005, Accessibility of Indian Railways, |
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b) 2005, Promotion of user-friendly Public Transport Systems (Bus & bus shelters) in India, |
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c) 2006, Implementation of user-friendly Public Transport Systems (Bus & Bus Shelters) in Delhi, |
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d) 2006, Research & Design for making of Braille Registration plates and Audio Meters in Auto Rickshaws |
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e) 2006, Research Study on Road Safety Aspects and Street Infrastructure for Persons with disabilities and Elderly with implementation strategies for 1 km area in Central Delhi |
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| Member | Working Group on Empowering the Disabled (Barrier Free Environment and Social Awareness), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MS&JE), Government of India; for the XI Five Year Plan: 2007-2012. |
| Awards |
2001, Acharya Vinobha Bhave National Volunteer Award |
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2002, National Award presented by Hon'ble President of India |
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2005, Cavinkare Ability Mastery Award |
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2005, Social Act of Courage- 13th Red & White Bravery Gold Award, Delhi State (Samarthya) |
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| Disability | Muscular Dystrophy (assisted wheel chair user) needs escort for activities of daily living. |