Department of Special Education-SNDT WU

On 8th December, the students of B.Ed. Spl. Ed. took Juhu beach by storm. They created awareness about disabilities and disability inclusion through a variety of planned activities.
1) Sensory overload simulation
2) Interactive myths or fact activity
3) Mini training for etiquettes while interacting with PWDs
4) Nukkad Natak

Call for Papers

We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for the International Conference on Embracing Neurodiversity: Focus on Autism.
Researchers, practitioners and students are invited to contribute to meaningful dialogue through evidence-based papers.
📝 Submit abstracts by Dec 15, 2025
📄 Full paper deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Published in a UGC listed, peer-reviewed journal.
CRE status awaited.

Honoured to collaborate for the International Conference on Embracing Neurodiversity: Focus on Autism, jointly organised by SOPAN’s Suvidya College of Special Education and the Department of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University.
📅 February 06–08, 2026 | 📍 The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai
CRE status awaited.

One more programme geared towards creating an inclusive society for persons with disabilities!

The Department of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University successfully organized a One-Day CRE Programme on “The Care Circle: Safety, Behaviour, and Support for Special Needs” on December 5, 2025.

The programme received an overwhelming and heartening response!

A total of 50 CRE participants, 38 B.Ed. Special Education trainees, and parents of children from Arushi attended the event and returned with deeper insights, renewed confidence, and enriched perspectives.

Across six thoughtfully curated sessions, our esteemed resource persons addressed six key dimensions of care—each contributing to building a strong, compassionate, and holistic Circle of Care for individuals with special needs. The discussions highlighted practical strategies, multidisciplinary approaches, and collaborative efforts that ensure safety, promote positive behaviour, and strengthen support systems.

The CRE not only facilitated knowledge sharing but also fostered meaningful conversations, peer learning, and a shared commitment toward creating safer and more supportive environments for every learner.

Today, December 3, we celebrate as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD). The UN theme to commemorate the IDPwD this year is 'Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress'.
At the Department of Special Education, SNDT Women's University we are committed to building an inclusive society by providing equitable learning opportunities to learners with disabilities. In addition, we consider ourselves to be advocates for disability inclusion.
The students of the department, the special educators from Arushi Dse Sndtwu and the students of Arushi organized a walk in the university campus to spread awareness. Placards in hands, chanting slogans, giving out stickers to university students, faculty and by-standers alike, the students of Arushi appealed to one and all to 'Include' and 'Not Integrate' Persons with Disabilities for an inclusive society that will advance social progress.

The Department of Special Education is now a CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE of The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), a Statutory Body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. May the legacy of DSE continue to shine. A moment to celebrate the recognition given by RCI to the exemplary work done by the Faculty and Students of DSE since 1977 when the Department was established in SNDT Women’s University

Click on the link https://youtu.be/RETmZf-TYWE to hear Amole Gupte, renowned for his creative direction and screenwriting of the iconic film *Taare Zameen Par*, has been a powerful voice in Indian cinema.
A former Chairperson of the Children’s Film Society (2012–2015), he now serves on the advisory board of the Kautik International Student Film Festival.
*Join us for the International Conference on Education (ICE3), hosted by SNDT Women’s University in collaboration with Jai Vakeel Foundation.* 🌟
🗓 *Dates:* January 9–11, 2025
📌 *Theme:* Embracing Diversity: The Intersectional Experience

Register Soon. Limited Seats

Diagnosis of Learning Disability is always a challenge. Come and learn from someone whose diagnosis is considered most valid at Nair Hospital in Mumbai…and that’s none other than Ms Sheetal Dhillon…
Register fast as there are limited seats

https://forms.gle/WKJ5D2yShu4Ha6QaA

September 30 is the last day of Early Bird… so hurry to book your seat👍follow the conference website for that you want to know about ICE3👍

https://ice25.dsesndtwu.in/