Theme: Nurturing Leadership for an Inclusive & Sustainable Future

The 31st National Parents’ Meet 2025 is set to take place on 29th – 30th November 2025 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, bringing together parents, professionals, advocates, and organizations from across India. This annual meet serves as one of the country’s most significant platforms for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hosted by the UP Parents Association and organized by PARIVAAR – National Confederation of Parents’ Organizations, the event aims to strengthen parent leadership and promote inclusive practices that support sustainable, community-based empowerment. The meet is proudly sponsored by the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID).

🏛 Venue

Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University
Mohan Road, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow – 226017

This state-of-the-art rehabilitation university provides an accessible and supportive environment for learning, dialogue, and collaboration.

🌱 About the Theme

Nurturing Leadership for an Inclusive & Sustainable Future

The 2025 theme focuses on

• empowering parents as leaders,
• strengthening family engagement,
• promoting inclusive opportunities, and
• building systems that support long-term development and dignity for persons with disabilities.

The meet will highlight innovative practices, policy updates, success stories, and capacity-building opportunities that help families become agents of change.

🤝 Why This Meet Matters

The National Parents’ Meet creates a space where:

• families share experiences and solutions,
• disability organizations collaborate,
• parents’ voices influence policy directions, and
• communities come together to promote inclusivity and acceptance.

It is not just an event — it is a movement towards a stronger, more inclusive India.

📝 Who Should Attend

• Parents & caregivers
• Special educators
• Therapists & rehabilitation professionals
• Disability advocates
• NGOs and support organizations
• Students of disability studies
• Policymakers and administrators

🌟 What to Expect

Participants can look forward to:

• interactive sessions with experts,
• panel discussions on leadership and inclusion,
• workshops on future-ready parent roles,
• networking opportunities with national bodies, and
• showcases of best practices from across India.

💬 About PARIVAAR

PARIVAAR – National Confederation of Parents’ Organizations is a leading network dedicated to supporting families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through advocacy, capacity-building, and collaboration, PARIVAAR works to ensure dignity, rights, and meaningful opportunities for every individual.