A competency-based dental curriculum that is not disability-inclusive would fall short of both legal requirements & global standards. Conversely, embedding #DisabilityCompetencies offers an opportunity for 🇮🇳 to emerge as a global leader in disability-inclusive dental education.
It was an honour to participate in the two-day 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐃𝐂 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 organised by the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, New Delhi. (1/3)
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Trainers and trainees’ perceptions of #disability training for health workers in Ghana
✍️ @SaraRotenberg, Sara Ryan, @sueziebland & @JGanle in @BioMedCentral #BMCMedEd
#DisabilityCompetencies
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As these cases demonstrate, very few tasks truly require all ten fingers.
Hon’ble CJI has cited the human rights model of disability in his judgments, yet disability rights as #DisabilityCompetencies have recently been removed by the @NMC_IND. 4/
#DocsWithDisabilities #CBME
ALT Hon’ble CJI has cited the human rights model of disability in his judgments, yet disability rights have recently been removed by the NMC. No wonder future docs will be trained under the archaic medical model, reinforcing the same ableism that leads to the exclusion of Kabir
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Ability or dexterity: rethinking physical requirements for medical graduates
#ExpressOpinion: I write for the Indian Express on the myth of full dexterity debarring NEET candidates with hand impairments in MBBS. 1/
#DocsWithDisabilities #DisabilityCompetencies #MedEd
ALT Photo showing neurosurgeon Sunderland’s amputated finger & Hamilton Bailey’s missing finger
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Experts call for a revision of NMC's CBME guidelines again.
✍️ @Aayushi_996 reports for @educationtimes, featuring insights from me, Dr. @LRamakrishnan, and @Doctor_Gargi.
#DisabilityCompetencies #SOGIESC 1/
ALT Screen shot of the big coverage. Link will be shared as soon as available
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#Accessibility is my RIGHT, not a privilege!
Equal access isn’t a favor—it’s a fundamental human right. It’s time we move from awareness to action and create a world where inclusivity isn’t optional—it’s essential!
#DisabilityCompetencies
22 Sep 2024
The recent Paralympic games have proven that physical challenges can't limit human spirit
However the challenges become acute when access becomes difficult at hospitals
@nikhil_lakhwani brings ground report
#Paralympics #Hospitals
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Thank you so much @MirrorNow for your commitment towards following the cause of #accessibility in hospitals. and being a partner in this right to dignity, right to accessibility.
#A11y #UniversalDesign #DisabilityCompetencies
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22 Sep 2024
The recent Paralympic games have proven that physical challenges can't limit human spirit
However the challenges become acute when access becomes difficult at hospitals
@nikhil_lakhwani brings ground report
#Paralympics #Hospitals
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“Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and DOING it.” – Frank Tyger
We await for your ACTION on #DisabilityCompetencies #TransRights
19 Sep 2024
Excited to announce the launch of Professional Conduct Review, Volume 3 today! A comprehensive guide on ethical standards and best practices for professionals. #ProfessionalConduct #Volume3Launch
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👉4) To involve healthprofessionals and students from the disability, and queer community for such revisions in line with the Disability Rights mantra ‘#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs’.
#DisabilityCompetencies #TransRights #SOGIESC ♿️⚧️14/end
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👉1) To re-introduce the mandatory hours on #DisabilityCompetencies as done for Sports in the FC before the commencement of new MBBS session from 14/10/24
👉2) Sensitisation of NMC member as and all of its four medical boards on #RPDA2016 & #TPA2019
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Legal mandate @NMC_IND @MoHFW_INDIA must know:
👉Sec 39(2)(f) of RPDA mandates the inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in the curriculum of universities, colleges & schools 8/ #DisabilityCompetencies
@Drvirendrakum13 @JPNadda @rajeshaggarwal @dryogendermalik
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Legal mandate @NMC_IND must know:
👉Sec 47 (1)(b) mandates the integration of disability as a component in all educational courses for university teachers, DOCTORS, nurses, & paramedics. 7/ #DisabilityCompetencies
@Drvirendrakum13 @JPNadda @rajeshaggarwal @dryogendermalik
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What are these #DisabilityCompetencies?👇
Docs must describe disability in alignment with the UNCRPD. It include disability etiquettes, human rights, #UniversalDesign, #Accessibility, disability culture, social inclusion & awareness of provisions of RPDA 2016. 5/ @rajeshaggarwal
ALT table of disability competencies
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#Breaking: Revised #CBME2024 by @NMC_IND
In the 466-word document, there is NO mention of key terms like “dignity” or “transgender.”
During the 2-week foundation course, while there are 8 hours of protected time for “sports,” there is NO focus on #DisabilityCompetencies 1/
ALT Screenshot of new revision
ALT launch of disability competencies
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We have used #TriggerFilms to teach #DisabilityCompetencies, Trans-affirmative competencies, ethics and proferssionalism (#AETCOM), Thesis writing workshop and Faculty Development Workshop.
#HealthHumanities #Cinemeducation #MedHum 5/
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Why do we need #DisabilityCompetencies back in the curriculum? So that future docs understand why the narrative of 'overcoming disability' is harmful. So that they learn what #InspirationPorn is, as beautifully explained by @abhishekanicca in today’s TOI.
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Dear Subhash, not one person rather @theonlycheb is the @DghsIndia vertical for all healthcare IEC. Also see the offensive “wheelchair bound”.
All the more reason to have #DisabilityCompetencies as it includes “universal design” & “disability etiquette” 👇🏻NMC & DGHS get trained
ALT Disability competencies
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@MirrorNow interview in the afternoon 8/
#cbme2024 #medEd #DisabilityCompetencies
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Moreever, the @NMC_IND has suddenly removed the mandatory 7 hours of #DisabilityCompetencies from the Foundation Course, violating Section 39 (2)(f) of the #RPDA2016 mandating the inclusion of the rights of disabled in the curriculum of universities, colleges and schools. 4/
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The @UN has released Guidelines for Disability Inclusive Language. Here is a crash course to become an effective educator, clinician & author ✍️
#DisabilityCompetencies
27 Jul 2024
The UN has published Disability Inclusive Language Guidelines.
Click link below to download.
The screenshot shows what they think about terms like "differently abled". A BIG NO!
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