Program
Event So Far
Occupational Therapy Webinar
Date: April 18, 2021, Sunday
Event Platform: via Zoom Video Conferance
Time: 05:00 P.M.
Generally all Ataxia patients find problems in doing day to day activities like buttoning, brushing, eating ,writing etc. due to incoordination and imbalance. These problems could be minimized to some extent with the help of occupational therapist. Therefore AAS arranged an interactive occupational therapy webinat on 18th April 2021. Read More
Republic Day - 2023 Celebration
Date: January 26, 2023, Thursday
Event Platform: via Zoom Video Conference
Time: 06:00 P.M.
AAS celebrated 24th republic Day with ataxia patients from all over India on 26 January 2023. The program was conducted on the zoom platform. The program started with our national anthem.
A small quiz on Republic Day was carried out by Shri Dashoriiya. After this ataxia patients give their presentations of Patriotic songs and poem etc.
The program ended up with vote of thanks by Swasti Wagh.
Blood Sample Collection for DNA Testing
Date:August 25, 2022, Thursday
Event Platform: Balda Colony, Indore.
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Genetic ataxias are of different types .The type of genet ic ataxia can be known only by genetic testing .Although genetic tests are available only for some types of ataxias ,Ataxia Awareness Society arranged a blood sample collection camp for DNA test at Balda Colony,Indore.Read More
A camp for distribution of Disability Certificate
Date: August 27, 2022, Saturday
Event Platform: Hukumchand Poly clinic, Indore
Time: 11:00 A.M.
A disability certificate or a PwD certificate holds significant importance for persons with disabilities. It allows disabled individuals to avail the benefits, facilities and concessions offered under different government schemes.
The medical boards of respective states and districts issue a disability certificate. The board generally comprises a Chief Medical Officer or a Sub-Divisional Medical Officer in the district and another expert in the specified field such as ENT Surgeon, Ophthalmic Surgeon Read More
National Ataxia Summit
Date: october 8th-9th, 2022, Sat-sun
Event Platform: Akshat Garden, Indore
Time: Complete Two Days
"Ataxia Awareness Society (AAS) " of Indore organized a 'National Ataxia Summit' . The founder of the organization, Swasti Wagh, told that Ataxia patients and their caretakers from different states of the country participated in the summit. Various sessions like physiotherapy, panel discussion, speech therapy, motivational talk, meditation, musical evening Read More
Physiotherapy Webinar
Date: September 27,October 11,2020,Sunday
Event Platform: Zoom Platform
Time: 5 to 6 P.M.
A virtual workshop on “Balancing Exercises for Ataxia Patients” was organized by Ataxia Awareness Society (AAS) in association with Neuro physiotherapist Dr. Bhavesh Choudhary. The Camp received an overwhelming response as Ataxia patients from entire Country attended in large number to learn Balancing Exercises and clear their doubts in second session.Dr.Bhavesh Choudhary, Neuro-physiotherapist demonstrated variety of body balancing exercises for ataxia patients. Read More
AAS 4th Foundation Day
Date: April 6,2022,Wednesday
Event Platform: SGSITS College, Indore
Time: 11:50 A.M.
AAS held its 4th Foundation Day celebration in association with Biomedical Engineering Department ’ with the objective to discuss ‘The Role of Technology in Rehabilitation of Ataxia Patients’ and to create awareness about Ataxia among engineering students.
The event started with Saraswati Vandana by Ms Abha Jaiswal and lighting of lamp by chief guests of the event.
Mr Prateek Vyas, (event anchor) gave introduction the chief guest Dr. Apoorva Pauranik .Dr R.K. Saxena (Director - SGSITS) said that biomedical field plays an important role in the development of assistive devices for disabled persons.
Dr Prashant Bansod (HOD – Biomedical), told that ataxia patients face various problems in their day-to-day life, he assured that the department will develop assistive devices with the help of technology which will be helpful for ataxia patients. Read More
Speech Therapy and Donation
Date: January 12,2019,Saturday
Event Platform: Pauranik Neuro Center,Indore
Time: 2:30 to 5 PM.
A Camp on Speech therapy was organized by Ataxia Awareness Society (AAS). The event was organized to give in depth knowledge about speech to ataxia patients. The camp received an overwhelming response as ataxia patients from Indore as well as nearby places like Khargone, Mhow attend in large number to learn Speech therapy. Read More
Dietary Awreness For Ataxia With Other Comorbidities
Date: May 09,2021,sunday
Event Platform: Zoom Platform
Time: 4 to 5 P.M.
AAS arranged a webinar on ‘Dietary Awreness For Ataxia With Other Comorbidities’ .The webinar was held virtually .Mrs. Poonam Vishal Jwell .Sr. Nutritionist and Dietitian and Secretary IDA (M.P. Chapter) spoke on essential diet for Ataxia patients to cope up with their muscle weakness and associated diseases like diabeties,hypertension,heart problem etc. She also suggested healthy diet tips in this pandemic period and which diet can help to overcome extra weakness and fatigue after corona.
Webinar on Ataxia Awareness
Date: December 18,2021,saturday
Event Platform: Zoom Platform
Time: 11:50 A.M.
AAS organised a webinar on ataxia - a rare neuromuscular degenerative condition . The webinar was held virtually on zoom platform. More than 150 particcipants joined the webinar.
The introduction of AAS was given by Manan Gupta (AAS volunteer) through ppt presentation. Then Ms. Archi Gupta (volunteer) gave introduction of AAS patron Dr. Apoorva Pauranik and AAS president Ms. Swasti Wagh.
Dr. S.H. Subromony (M.D. neuromuscular Neurology, professor at University of Florida) was our guest speaker. He shared information about ataxia, it's different types and recent developments in Ataxia research.He discussed about genetic and non-genetic causes of ataxia. He also talked about the genes responsible for most common autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia.
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Speech Therapy Webinar on AAC
Date: January 03,2021,Sunday
Event Platform: Zoom Platform
Time: 4:00 P.M.
With the progress of the disease Ataxia patient often suffer from speech and swallowing problems. Because of slurred speech they are unable to communicate with others.In severe cases even their care takers are unable to understand them.A webinar was arranged by AAS to guide the ataxia patients how to cope up with these problems.The webinar was arranged on Sunday, 3rd January 2021 at 4.30 pm.
Spech therapy doctors,Dr.Mansi Karnad and Dr. Tanvi Sanghvi of All India Inst. Of Speech and HearingRead More
3rd Foundation Day Celebration
Date: March 14,April
04,2021,Sunday
Event Platform: Zoom Platform
Time: 4 to 6 P.M.
With the successful completion of three years, Ataxia Awareness Society (AAS) celebrated its third foundation day ceremony .The event was held virtually on zoom platform. Participants from all over the India joined the event.Some delegates from FARA also attended the event.The program started with Saraswati Vandana by Mrs. Sudha Wagh . A welcome note was given by the President of AAS Ms. Swasti Wagh. After this shri Narendra Edlabadakar (Secretary of AAS ) gave a presentation about the activtes carried out by AAS in year 2020-21 and future programs of AAS.Tapti Roy Yadav (joint secretary of AAS) gave a brief introduction of keynote speakers , Dr. Ramaiah Muthyala (x-CEO of IORD) and Dr. Apoorva Pauranik(Neurophysician)Read More