Beyond Boundaries Series - An Introduction

This exciting series for special schools provides a vibrant platform for specially abled students to engage in creative competitions like drawing, painting, cartooning, recipe-making, dance and others. These activities are designed to showcase artistic talents while addressing significant community and global topics. By participating, students collaborate, using creativity to inspire positive change.
This initiative empowers students to think beyond the ordinary, using art, dance, and culinary creations as tools for advocacy and awareness. It celebrates their unique perspectives and fosters a space where creativity meets purpose, inspiring peers and communities to take action. Together, let us honor the boundless potential of these young minds!
Beyond Boundaries: Understanding Special Needs

From April 2025 to March 2026, USO will host 12 insightful webinars, each dedicated to a unique aspect of understanding and supporting children with special needs. Covering a wide range of topics, the series will explore innovative teaching strategies, inclusive learning environments, assistive technologies, behavioral support, and more.
Details
- Participation is exclusive to schools that are members of USO. If your school is not yet a member, we encourage you to apply for membership to access our initiatives and benefits.
- Teachers & Educators from special and mainstream schools
- Parents & Caregivers seeking guidance on special needs education
- School Administrators looking to implement inclusive policies
- Students & Professionals in the field of special education
USO member schools can participate by filling out the registration form. Once your USO membership is verified, you will receive an official confirmation from us with all the webinar details. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at specialschools@usoindia.org.
Webinars are held on the last Friday of every month between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Webinar #1 – Friday, April 25, 2025
Webinar #2 – Friday, May 30, 2025
Webinar #3 – Friday, June 27, 2025
Webinar #4 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Webinar #5 – Friday, Aug 29, 2025
Webinar #6 – Friday, Sep 26, 2025
Webinar #7 – Friday, Oct 31, 2025
Webinar #8 – Friday, Nov 28, 2025
Webinar #9 – Friday, Dec 26, 2025
Webinar #10 – Friday, Jan 30, 2025
Webinar #11 – Friday, Feb 27, 2025
Webinar #12 – Friday, Mar 27, 2025
A YouTube link for the webinar will be shared prior to the session
- Webinar 1: Types and Symptoms of Disabilities
- The remaining 11 topics will be announced on a monthly basis before each webinar.
The 12-webinar series will be led by esteemed experts in the field, each contributing based on their specialization:
- Mr. K.V. S Rao – Former Director, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government Of India; Author and Life Coach
- Prof. (Retd) Renu Malviya – Department of Education, Lady Irwin College
- Ms. Lavanya Sharma – Special Educator
✅ Gain expert insights from leading professionals in the field
✅ Learn practical strategies for effective teaching and care
✅ Discover innovative approaches to inclusive education
✅ Connect with a national network of educators and caregivers
E-Mime Competition

E-Mime Competition Concludes
The E-Mime Competition successfully concluded with remarkable performances by students who creatively conveyed powerful messages on environmental conservation through silent expression. The competition not only showcased their talent but also highlighted critical issues like climate change, waste management, and biodiversity protection. The winners have been announced, marking the end of an inspiring journey of awareness and advocacy.
A big thanks to our esteemed judges for their valuable insights and support. The esteemed judges were:
Ms. Monica Dinesh – Founder and Director of Astitav Centre for Empowerment, Delhi
Ms. Monica Saxena – Dance and Theatre Teacher, The Shriram Millennium School, Delhi
The winners have been announced, marking the end of an inspiring journey of awareness and advocacy.

High-Support Category Winners


Individual Category Winners

