Sayomdeb (Den)

Senior Manager

EnAble India

India

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My organisation

EnAble India is a not-for-profit organization working for economic independence and dignity of persons with disability (PwDs) since 1999, impacting thousands of PwDs and stakeholders. Considered to be a pioneer in employability and employment of persons with disability, EnAble India has catered to the needs of 19 disabilities thus far. We have impacted 325,000+ individuals including persons with disabilities and their families in 28 states and 7 union territories in India. In the past 21 years, EnAble India has collaborated with 786 companies and 229 partner organizations across 1343 locations in over 185 countries. We have opened up 402 job roles across 34 sectors. We have built more than12 models and frameworks to train employable persons with disability, and includable leaders capable of leading the change. In fact, EnAble India’s models and content are used across many organizations not only in India but also in Africa, Asia, Europe, and America.
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Sayomdeb Mukherjee has 14+ years of expertise, specializing in disability advocacy, assistive solutions, and media involvement. Currently affiliated with EnAble India, Sayomdeb has spearheaded transformative initiatives, notably Project Discovery, which nurtures grassroots innovators in the realm of assistive technology. His representation of EnAble India on the global stage of the Zero Project in Vienna underscores his international presence.

Formerly as Coordinator of Advocacy & Training at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Sayomdeb significantly contributed to PR strategies and ideation. Collaborating with Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a Grammy and Academy Awards nominee, he has adeptly managed diverse roles, encompassing PR, ideation, and film production.

With a robust publication record, Sayomdeb demonstrates his dedication to disability discourse through international presentations. His achievements include the Best Actor award at Cincinnati Indian Film Festival and recognition as a Role Model for Persons with Disabilities by the Government of West Bengal. As a dynamic leader and researcher, Sayomdeb Mukherjee ardently strives for positive change and the advancement of inclusivity.

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EnAble India

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Inclusive Education

Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingDigital LearningNon-Formal Education

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data SolutionsComputer Steering TechnologiesInternet of Things

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Speaker sessions (2)

Thursday, 22 February 2024

12:00 - 12:40

Discovery Awards 2024: Handover Ceremony

Format:Live streamTrack:Location: M2
  • Focus: Low- income countries
  • Assistive technologies
  • English captions | International Sign
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Join us in celebrating the Discovery Awardees 2024 - grassroot innovations created by and for persons with disabilities.

12:40 - 14:10

Zero Project-India Forum

Format:Live streamTrack:Location: M2
  • Focus: Low- income countries
  • English captions | International Sign

The Zero Project and its Indian partners showcase their work and describe opportunities for interested parties to join newly established programs.

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