Cell for Differently Abled Persons

21/07/2025

CDAP – The Cell for Differently Abled Persons, IIT Kanpur 💙 From accessibility initiatives to empowering students with disabilities, CDAP is building a campus where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive.

19/04/2025

On Wednesday, 16th April 2025, the Cell for Differently Abled Persons (CDAP), IIT Kanpur, observed World Autism Awareness Day to spread awareness and sensitize the campus community about autism. The event was marked by an engaging panel discussion featuring eminent experts in the field.

The session was organized in the presence of Prof. Braj Bhushan, Deputy Director of IIT Kanpur, a fellow of the British Psychological Society. His research focuses on the early detection and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dr. Ruma Chaturvedi, Director of the Pushpa Khanna Memorial Centre, Kanpur, Ms. Akanksha Awasthy and . Prof Anubha Goel, Prof. Kantesh balani, prof. Ashutosh modi and other CDAP members.

The interactive session saw enthusiastic participation from attendees, who asked insightful questions and shared their concerns.

13/09/2024

CDAP is thrilled to share a heart warming update about one of our students who has recently received a mobility device, transforming her daily life and academic journey Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Now it is ensuring her daily activities, including attending classes, become smoother and more accessible. This initiative is a step toward making IIT Kanpur a place where every student can pursue their dreams, regardless of physical challenges.
CDAP Team Sincerely Thanks to the Team IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF), Dean of Resources and Alumni IIT Kanpur for their unwavering support, and we extend a special appreciation to our esteemed partner Brisk Electronics Pvt Ltd. for their generous financial contribution in making this possible.
At IIT Kanpur, CDAP is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all differently-abled students. Together, we are shaping a future that’s inclusive and supportive for them.



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20/03/2024

of our alumni Pawan Patel who graduated in 2019 🎓! Despite facing the challenges of albinism, his determination and resilience led him to achieve remarkable success.
Read his incredible journey of overcoming obstacles and thriving in the face of adversity in the latest article in .
of CDAP.

13/03/2024

Hi,
CDAP team is excited to extend a heartfelt invitation to you for an event: "Colours of Connection - Alumnus Talk & Holi Get-Together" by Yash Srivastava (Alumni- BT/MT/AE-2023)

Date: March 14th ,2024 Thursday
Time: 5:15 PM
Venue: TB-101 (Tutorial Block)

We encourage you to invite your friends and fellow students to attend the talk and make this gathering memorable.

Thank you.

15/01/2024

13/10/2023

CDAP's first Sensitization Session on disability-related challenges was a remarkable journey of awareness, empathy, and understanding. 🤝

Together, we took a step closer to breaking down barriers and embracing diversity as we explored the unique challenges faced by differently-abled people.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a success. Let's continue to create a more accessible and equitable future for all.
Speaker: Neha Trivedi

23/06/2023

On behalf of the CDAP team and participating students, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your remarkable dedication. would not have been possible without your unwavering commitment. Through this event we have not only provided an opportunity for differently abled students to engage in sports but also fostered a sense of camaraderie, instilled confidence and promoted the importance of inclusivity.

Once again thank you to the entire Udghosh, IIT Kanpur team for organizing .

We look forward to more collaborative ventures in the future.

01/04/2022

Many times life presents before us difficulties that seem insurmountable. But there are some renegades who continue to reach the zenith despite these difficulties. One such renegade is Udghosh’s guest, Sharad Kumar.
Suffering from polio since the age of two, he didn’t allow it to get the best of him. A para-high jumper, he has the distinction of being world no. 1 in his sport and won gold in the para high jump in 2014 Asian Para Games.

Udghosh is honoured to have him for a motivational session, “Udaan” - to tell the campus junta how one can take a flight like a phoenix despite the difficulties. So, do join us on 2nd April from 2 pm to 4 pm in L10 for the session!