YUVA REC Walk Along 2.0

We passionately orchestrate various events, workshops, and initiatives that foster a profound culture of community service, ignite entrepreneurial prowess, and present awareness campaigns. Our relentless pursuit of empowering students, harnesses their potential to create a transformative impact on society. Together, we forge a future where their actions become a crescendo of positive impact, best benefitting the society.

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Walk Along 2.0

11 August 2024

The second edition of 'Walk Along 2.0'-An Accessibility Walk was organized by the Yi Chennai Chapter along with the support of CREDAI Chennai. This event was designed to raise awareness about disabilities and promote inclusivity, creating a shared space for all participants. The YUVA club of REC proudly participated and volunteered in this impactful event, contributing to its success by assisting in various activities and ensuring an inclusive, seamless experience for all participants. The walk was flagged off by Mr. Unni Krishnan, Vice Chairman, CII Tamil Nadu; Mr. Ajit Chordia, CII Vice Chairman, Chennai Zone; Mr. Mohamed Ali, President, CREDAI Chennai in the presence of Mr. Vargeese John, CEO, CREDAI Chennai; Ms. Poonam Natarajan, Vidyasagar; Mr. Dilip Krishna, Immediate Past National Chair, Yi; Mr. Arun Rathod, National Vice Chair, designate, Yi; Mr. Srivas Ananthraman, Yi, Chennai – Chair; Mr. Varan Mittal, Yi, Chennai - Co-Chair; Ms Namitha Dilip, Accessibility Chair, Yi Chennai and Ms. Archana Yedanapalli, Accessibility Co-Chair, Yi Chennai. A unique 1:1 pairing of differently-abled participants with neurotypical walkers symbolized the importance of collaboration in fostering a more inclusive society. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 700 individuals, who engaged in interactive activities like Blind Chess, Boccia for wheelchair users and workshops in music, dance and art specifically designed for differently-abled participants. This thoughtful initiative brought the community together, celebrating diversity and ability.