30
Oct
The All India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA), in collaboration with its Mumbai branch, commemorated World Occupational Therapy Day at its Navi Mumbai headquarters with the theme “Occupational Therapy for All.” The celebration spotlighted occupational therapy’s vital role in fostering independence and enhancing the quality of life for individuals. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest
19
Sep
Dr. Joseph Sunny recently had the honor of participating as a panelist at the Policy and Practice Forum: Approaches to Delivering Disability-Inclusive Virtual Healthcare, hosted by the VirtueCare Network at the Melbourne Global Centre in New Delhi. The event, part of the Asia and Pacific Outlook Series, focused on enhancing the inclusivity of virtual healthcare
05
Sep
Dr. Joseph Sunny had the honor of being the chief guest at “Tarang,” the college day and magazine release event of the College of Occupational Therapy, National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). He was privileged to launch the magazine and distribute the prizes. The event was attended by Sri Chandra Babu (Executive Director,
31
Jul
I recently had the privilege of visiting the USC Chan Division of Occupational Therapy as part of the USC and India: Partner the Future initiative. This visit highlighted the incredible potential of our collaboration, combining India’s entrepreneurial spirit with USC’s cutting-edge research and innovation. Our discussions emphasized the benefits of a two-way exchange of knowledge,
29
Jul
I’m deeply humbled to have been honored by Mayor Robin Ilakat of Missouri City with a certificate of appreciation, alongside the distinguished MLA Adv. Mons Joseph and renowned film actor Lalu Alex. As the Director of Prayatna Center for Child Development (Kochi), I’m excited to explore the possibility of an exchange program between Missouri City
08
Jul
I had the privilege to coordinate the MLA Excellence Award hosted by Kaduthuruthi MLA Adv. Mons Joseph. The event was a remarkable gathering of social and cultural leaders and celebrities who came together to honor the achievements of our community. Esteemed guests included Actor Dileep, Producer Mr. Listin Stephen, Shri Cyriac Alenacherry, Shri Francis George
08
Jul
Dr. Joseph Sunny, Honorary Secretary of the All India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA), along with Dr. U. Ganapathi Sankar, Dean of SRM College of Occupational Therapy and Scientific Committee Chairperson of OTICON 2025, and Dr. Vivek P. Vajaratkar, Organizing Secretary of OTICON 2025, visited Goa Governor Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai at Raj Bhavan, Goa.
27
Jun
On June 22, I had the pleasure of attending the SRM Alumni Meet at IMA House. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. The event featured Dr. A Rathinam, the Alumni Dean, and other board members, who shared inspiring updates about SRM. Engaging with them and fellow
21
Jun
Prayatna had the distinct honor of hosting the SRM Alumni team and Dr. A. Rathinam, the Alumni Dean. Dr. Rathinam, who has been the Director of the Directorate of Alumni Affairs since 2021, is also a distinguished member of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Kattankulathur Campus of SRM Institute of Science
29
Apr
Dr.Joseph Sunny was invited as the Chief Guest in the Valedictory Function of the National Conference on Autism at SRM College of Occupational Therapy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology. He underscored the significance of translating research findings into actionable interventions during his address as the Chief Guest. Dr. Joseph Sunny extended his sincere gratitude