Dr. K. Balabhaskar

Dr. K. Balabaskar, presently serving at National institute for empowerment of persons with multiple disabilities (NIEPMD). Educational qualification: BMR, M.A, M.Ed. SE (MR), Ph. D (Psychology). Working for more than 2 Decades in empowering individuals with Intellectual disabilities & associated conditions and their family members. Recipient of Reeta Peshawaria-Menon Fellowship Award for the year 2020 in developing a module on Life skills for Individuals with developmental disabilities (IwDD’s). At present working on “Creation of models of employments for adults with multiple disabilities”. Involved in constructing a ‘Protocol design for Vocational Training and Employment for Persons with Multiple Disabilities’. Presently serves as a convener for RCI. Zonal coordinator committee Zone – III and expert committee member of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Area of Expertise include Skilling, Curriculum Design and Sustainable Employment models across ages & severity of disability.