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Developed and validated the Disability Screening Schedule DSS

Developed and validated the Disability Screening Schedule DSS is now embedded in India’s national ECCE curricula (Navchetna and Adharshila), likely to enable over 1.4 million Anganwadi workers to detect disabilities early and refer for timely support.  

Disability Screening Schedule (DSS)– a short proforma which gathers information using parental reports, observation of child’s behavior and a set of carefully selected items, questions or tasks to obtain systematic information on child’s abilities. It is short and quick to administer, easy to understand by non-professional staff, cost of screening is minimal and the test is a one time screening instrument for major impairments and disabilities (orthopaedic, visual, hearing, intellectual) for all children between birth-6yrs. The DSS has a very high Sensitivity(0.89) and very high Specificity  (0.98), which means that the DSS throws up very few ‘false positives’ and ‘false negatives’. Disability screening schedule.pdf

Creator of DIA (Detection-Ability-Inclusion) Training Module

What is the DIA Training Module?

A pioneering training package that combines early detection, inclusive education, and practical tools. Specifically created for frontline workers like Anganwadi, ASHA, and ANM workers. Written in a simple, very pictorial and facile style so that information on childhood disability is easy to comprehend by grass root community workers.

Key Components

  • Three illustrated guidebooks on prevention, early detection, and inclusive practices.
  • A Disability Screening Schedule (DSS) with 89% sensitivity and 98% specificity.
  • Visual aids, posters, and role play-based training tools.
  • Training sessions structured for a two-part format over 3 hours to 5 days.

Real-World Impact

  • Over 100,000 children screened across Delhi and NCR.
  • 921 children with disabilities identified (~7%).
  • Proven increases in knowledge and practical skills across ICDS, health, and NGO workers.
  • Enabled Inclusive Anganwadi models in field pilots

Official Website : www.earlydetectiondisabilites.com

 

Trusted Policy Advisor and expert

At national level, Member of India’s National ECCE Curriculum Committee for finalizing Navchetna and Adharshila. Globally developed for UNICEF HQ a Technical Brief on Parenting support for families with Children with disabilities which is likely to inform national plans worldwide through UNICEF offices. And many more.

Dr. Geeta Chopra
Dr. Geeta Chopra
Dr. Geeta Chopra

EveryChild EveryAbility Institute Training | Research | Innovation

Founder, EveryChild EveryAbility Institute  with a vision for an equitable world for every child and a mission to help transform isolated interventions into lasting systems change by strengthening Capacity Building & Workforce Development, Family & Community Empowerment, Research & Innovation, Partnerships & Scaling, Policy Influence & Systems Integration.

Expert Groups
Expert Groups – Academic Institutions
  • Member, Board of Studies, Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan (2023–2025)
  • Board of Studies in Home Science, IIS University, Jaipur (2022–2025)
  • Member, Dept Research Committee, MS University, Vadodara (2022–2024)
  • Review Panel, Children First – Journal on Children’s Lives, Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2021–2023)
  • Board of Studies in Home Science, IIS University, Jaipur (2018–2021)
  • Expert Group, NCERT – Development of Training Modules in Preschool Education (2020–21)
  • Working Group Member, NCERT – Preschool Education and FLN under NEP (2020)
  • NTA Test/Item Developer – ICAR AIEEA-PG, Home Science (2020)
  • Expert Group – Ambedkar University, B.Voc. Course on Early Childhood Centre Management (2017–2021)
  • Core Group – Early Learning and Development Standards, Ambedkar University & UNICEF (2014–2017)
  • Committee Member – SCERT, ECCE Curriculum for Teacher Training (2016–2017)
  • Lecturer – Child Development, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi (1989)
  • Coordinator – PG Diploma ‘Preschool Management Course’, Lady Irwin College (1986–1987)
Expert Groups – Government, Multilaterals, NGOs, and Other Institutions
  • Independent Ethics Committee, Muktangan Education Trust, Mumbai (2024–)
  • National ECCE Curriculum Committee (MWCD & NIPCCD, 2024)
  • Expert Group – ECD Workforce Skilling (Healthcare Sector Skill Council & NITI Aayog, 2023–ongoing)
  • Advisory Group – Mobile Creches: Model Inclusive Anganwadis (2023–ongoing)
  • Research Advisory Board – NIPCCD (2022–2025)
  • Committee – Early Identification of Disabilities Framework, DCPCR (2022)
  • Committee of Experts – ICDS ECCE Curriculum, Play Materials, MoWCD (2017)
  • Expert Group – ECCE Curriculum & Training, State Govt. of J&K (2017)
  • Working Group – National Trust, IEIP for Children with Disabilities (2017)
  • Expert Group – Child Health Division, MoHFW, ECCD Services (2017)
  • Expert Group – Mother and Child Protection Card (MCPC), MoHFW & UNICEF (2017)
  • Consultative Group – MoHFW & BvLF (2017, 2020)
  • Workshop – IF&LS Education Wing, Review of Nandghar Initiative (2017)
  • Expert Group – RCI, Module on Early Childhood Disability Intervention (2017)
  • Member – Research Advisory Committee, MSJE (2013–2016)
  • Core Group – Early Detection in ICDS, NIPCCD (2012–2014)
  • Screening Tool Core Group – National Trust & NIHFW (2013)
  • Expert Group – Early Intervention Strategy, National Trust (2012–2013)
  • Committee – Review of PwD Act, NCPCR (2010)
  • Committee – Early Detection Efforts, NCPCR (2009)
  • Research Advisory Board – NHRC-Planning Commission-NAB Project (2003)
  • UNICEF Consultation – ICDS Best Practices Study (2003)
  • Consultative Group – Disability, MSJE (2002–2003)
  • Committee – Publications Review, DRC, MSJE (2003)
  • Planning Commission – 10th Plan Sub-Group on Prevention & Detection of Disabilities (1997–2002)
  • Founder Secretary – Manzil Welfare Society, New Delhi (1996)