ChatterFest '23 - World Disability Day 2023
Call it a conference, conclave, festival or summit, at its core, ChatterFest is a series of conversations on disability and neurodiversity inclusion, advocacy, and community. As part of this property, Much Much Media aims to start conversations across various levels - corporate, academia, and the government, among others - to bring about systemic change in the ways in which we perceive neurodivergence and disabilities, and the collective actions we take as a society to make space for our vulnerable and marginalized communities.
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Employment Landscape for Neurodivergent & Disabled People
In this enlightening conversation, we explore the multifaceted aspects of employment for neurodivergent and disabled individuals. Our distinguished panelists, Ranga Jayaraman, Thorkil Sonne, and Tonie Minhas, draw on their extensive experiences to share valuable insights. The discussion encompasses a range of critical topics, from the importance of workplace accommodations and accessibility to the implementation of effective tools for inclusion. These conversations highlight the evolving landscape of neurodiversity employment programs and the vital role of creating an inclusive and safe work culture.
Importance of Intersectionality in ERGs for Disability Inclusion at Workplaces
In this episode, we talk about everything that is required internally for DEI goals to be met and in creating a healthy and psychologically safe workplace. Our panelists include Neha Verma from Cummins India, Sushmita Jain of Wipro and Akshay CM from DDB Mudra.
Disability Representation in Pop Culture & DEI in Media Workplaces
In this episode, we bring two wonderful women from the media industry - Merlee Jayme and Menaka Raman, one a global leader in advertising, and another a renowned podcast producer and children's book author. We talk about all things in front of and behind the scenes that could enable neuroinclusion in media and better disability and neurodiversity representation.
Parenting, Schooling, Child Development & Support for Children with Disabilities
In this episode, we speak to four pioneers in the development sector who work to create ecosystems for children and adults with disabilities and their families. We talk about parenting, childhood, education, mental health, and support systems for disabled people in India. Our panelists include Jo Chopra of Latika, Dr Vibha Krishnamurthy of Ummeed Child Development Center, Nandita DeSouza of Sethu and Merry Barua of Action for Autism.
Mental Health and Neurodiversity Awareness in Corporates, Schools & Colleges
In this episode, we speak to people who influence and shape young minds in the corporate and educational spaces. We talk about what it takes to make places affirming, welcoming, supportive, and understanding for neurodivergent and queer people and people with marginalized identities and mental health challenges. We also talk about how systems can change and what they need to do to change to better accommodate everyone. Parenting and caregiving shapes a person's identity, their self-image, and thoughts and how important its role is when talking about mental heath and trauma. Our panelists include Dr Itisha Nagar of Delhi University and Gautam Mehra of Muthoot Pappachan Group.
Diversity, Inclusion & Representation in Indian Advertising & Marketing
In this episode, we bring three distinct leaders from advertising and media industry to discuss the urgency of having diverse and inclusive branding, marketing, and advertising. We talk about the role of multiple stakeholders in advertising, accessibility in branding, the importance of being inclusive in brand campaigns, why good representation matters, and some brands that have got it right. Our panelists include PG Aditiya of Talented, Barsha Chakraborty of Breakthrough Foundation, and Manisha Kapoor of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).