Testimonials
One really interesting part of the College Readiness Program was the last part, where students of Ashoka University itself were invited. They were talking about their own experiences and how, basically, they transitioned from school to college. I would say it was a great thing because many students who have different disabilities and different sets of problems, they don’t know even if they are told that there are facilities for you to do things. But they don’t know how to avail them. But if they find a person or listen to a person who is similar to them or has similar disabilities or similar set of problems, they can relate and it motivates them to think, “If they can do it, I can too”.
It was a well-planned program with a good mix of theoretical and practical knowledge, the topping on the cake was the third module, wherein, students with disability shared their experiences and the also parents of children with disability shared their journey. Listening to them makes it so much more real and it no more looks like things are not possible. Suhana, Shakul, Rohan, and Anya, it was a pleasure to hear from them about their journey.
Honestly speaking it was something I was always looking for, A platform where all the answers one was always searching for could get a went. The world at large is unable to comprehend the issues and requirements of specially-abled children. Students and speakers from various fields gave a great insight into many things. Overall, it was a wonderful program.
Wonderful insights and information were shared by all speakers, parents and professionals. Such platforms vigorously widen your knowledge and make you aware of so many things related to special needs. I too have a Special needs child and such interactions make you feel you are not alone!
It was all very informative and useful. The insightful part was the students speaking of their journey and how they navigated the system. It was also amazing to hear the parents and their fight for themselves and or their children. It brought to fore the importance of the very reason Ashoka chose to take this series – the need to create awareness and policies for an easier transition for these children into adult learning and life. Thank you for bringing this rich experience to all of us.