The Visually Challenged Physiotherapist's Association (VCPA) ,is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that represents the physiotherapy profession at National Level.The VCPA is registered under Indian society act, in the year 2017 and with the Public Charity Commissioner.
Objective
- Sharing scientific education through planned programmes that are practical and theoritical, knowledge based, and job oriented.
- Creating an organisation that is financially sustainable.
- Influencing policy and practice
- Social activism, advocacy and awareness about the potentials of VIPTs.
- Initiating and promoting appropriate innovations.
- Developing models of good practice.
- Promoting research in various aspects related to physiotherapy development.
- Networking with other organizations across the country.
- To organise refresher courses.
- To circulate information regarding new placements and vacancies.
Founder members of VCPA
They are as follows :
- Dr. Salman Shaikh PT
- Dr. Nitin Shimpi PT
- Dr. Deepak Master PT
- Dr. Divya Bijur PT
- Dr. Labhendra Mhatre PT
- Dr. Ravi Naik PT
- Dr. Niraj Arora PT
New committee members
They are as follows :
- Dr. Deepak Master PT:President
- Dr. Nitin Shimpi PT:Vice-president
- Dr. Divya Bijur PT:General Secretary
- Dr. Ravindersingh Rukwal PT:Joint secretary
- Dr. Labhendra Mhatre PT:Treasurer
- Dr. Ravi Naik PT:joint treasurer
- Dr. Niraj Arora PT:Co-ordinator