ABILYMPICS IN INDIA

The journey so far The journey so far

Special Olympics – games and sports with focus on mentally challenged.

Paralympics – games and sports mainly for persons with locomotor disabilities.

Abilympics – vocational skills competitions for persons with all disabilities. The focus is to showcase the abilities not the disabilities. International Abilympics are held once in four years.

Worldwide three major organizations organize events for persons with disabilities :

The International Abilympics were held in 1981 in Japan

for the first time to commemorate the United Nations

International Year for Disabled Persons. The second, third,

fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth Abilympics were

held in Colombia, Hong Kong, Australia, Czech Republic,

India ,Japan and South Korea respectively.

The Abilympics in India were

introduced by Amar Jyoti Charitable

Trust. A six member Indian team led

by Dr. Uma Tuli participated in the

1st International Abilympics in 1981.

14 contestants participated in 5th

International Abilympics held in Prague

in 2000. India’s bid to host 6th

International Abilympics was accepted.

National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI) was formed at the behest of

Ministries of Human Resource Development &

Social Justice & Empowerment in 2001 and

continues to support the activities. The

headquarters of NAAI is at Amar Jyoti

Charitable Trust, Delhi. The activities of NAAI

are guided by a Governing Body.

Objectives of NAAI Discover, nurture and showcase the potential and talents of persons with disabilities and promote economic self-reliance. Sensitise and create awareness among government, the corporate sector and society at large about the productive skills of persons with disabilities. Ensure involvement of the government and the corporate sector in the economic upliftment of the disabled. Promote international friendship through exchange of knowledge and programmes.

Vice-presidents were appointed from

institutions/NGOs in five zones

having the required infrastructure to

spread the Abilympic movement in

the country. They conduct State/

district / regional competitions in

their respective zones.

V1 Furniture Making –

Advanced

V2 Furniture Making - Basic

V3 Basket Making

V4 Jewellery Making

V5 CAD - Machinery

V6 CAD-Architecture

V7 Wood Carving

V8 Tie & Dye

V9 Artificial Limb Making

V10 Photography – Studio

V11 Photography – Outdoor

V12 Poster Design

V13 Silk Hand Painting

V14 Tailoring Men’s

V15 Dress Making –

Advanced

V16 Dress Making - Basic

V17 Electronic Circuit

Connection & Technique

V18 Electronic Assembly &

Testing

V19 Bicycle Assembly

V20 Cake Decoration

CONTEST – CATEGORIES

V21 English Text Processing

V22 Desktop Publishing

V23 Computer Programming

V24 Data Processing – Basic

V25 Data Processing –

Advance

V26 PC Assembly

V27 Creating Web Pages

V28 Floral Arrangement

V29 CNC Turning

V30 Cake Decoration

V31 Block Printing on Fabric

V32 Dress Making – Basic

V33 Painting oil on canvas

Leisure &Living SkillsL1 Pottery

L2 Hand Knitting

L3 Embroidery

L4 Waste Reuse

L5 Crochet Work

L6 Painting (Water Colours)

on paper

TASK – Jewellery Making

Design and fabricate a ring (size 17) as per given drawing.

Evaluation Criteria :

Items to be Evaluated Maximum Marks Allotted

Appropriateness of Dimensions of Shanks

20

Accuracy of Size 20

Quality of Soldering 20

Formulation of Design on the Top 15

Overall appearance 25

Total Marks 100

Task – Dress Making - Basic

To cut, stitch and finish a A-line dress for a 3 yr. old child as per given measurements.

Evaluation Criteria :

Items to be Evaluated Maximum Marks Allotted

Cutting 15

Accuracy of Measurements 20

Stitching (Neatness) 15

Finishing (Hemming, Hooks etc.) 20

Overall appearance 30

Total Marks 100

A person with any disability (40% and above).

He / She should be 15 years and above.

He / She can participate in a maximum of two contests if the date and time do not clash.

No outside person is permitted to assist the contestants in any way. In case a contestant needs some help due to his / her disability, the organisers will provide the necessary assistance

Who can participate

The underlying principle is to judge the contestants entirely

on professional merit and not on the measure of their

disability. No concession is made for severity of disability.

Inspection of tools or other equipment or material brought

by the contestants to ensure that it conforms to the

requirements of the contest and does not give anyone undue

advantage.

Award marks strictly in accordance with the evaluation

criteria mentioned in the event guidelines.

Guidelines of Judges

The role of Jury is to examine an appeal made

by an individual participant or leader of the

team against the result. The appeal is examined

by a Jury and the decision of the Jury is final.

Jury

Selection Process of Participants for International Abilympics

As a part of preparations for selection of Indian team

for 6th IA, state, regional, and national abilympics were

organised.

Medal winners of the National Abilympics represented

India in the 6th International Abilympics held in India in

November 2003.

1400 participants from 33 countries participated

in 45 events. India won 30 medals (7 gold, 8

silver and 15 bronze). The success was possible

as a result of convergence of resources.

Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust was the co-ordinating agency for the 6th International Abilympics held in New Delhi. The event was sponsored by :

• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

• Ministry of Human Resource Development

• Government of NCT, Delhi

• Hong Kong Foundation and

• A large number of philanthropists and corporates

The District/State /Regional and National

Abilympics are regularly organised at different

locations of the country. The movement is

gathering momentum not just in India but

around the World and has the potential to bring

about changes which recognise the human rights

of persons with disabilities.

• Abilympics provide an opportunity to participants to

upgrade their skills and learn about employment

opportunities though networking with other disability

organisations and potential employers.

• Facilitates Mainstreaming

• Helps understanding about job potential and

employability.

Benefits

• Creates awareness in the society about the

abilities of the disabled.

• Brings about Convergence of Resources

between government/ academic/professional

institutions, industry etc..

• Helps in creating barrier-free environment.

• Generates international friendship.

Guidelines & Competition Rules

Our website www.abilympicsindia.org ,

has all the details of guidelines for judges, jury,

conveners and others.

Thank You

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It

comes from an indomitable spirit.