Member May 2026: Adaptive Bollywood Dance & Global Health (On-Demand)-Session Recording

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The session opened with housekeeping from the organizers, including respectful conduct guidelines, recording details, and instructions for asking questions. The meeting then highlighted three main initiatives.<br /><br />First, the Adaptive Bollywood Dance team presented a culturally inclusive rehabilitation program for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The project blends adaptive movement with Bollywood music and dance to improve participation, motor skills, psychosocial wellbeing, and caregiver engagement. The team described a successful pilot in Niagara Falls and new expansions in Texas, California, New Jersey, and potentially Florida. They emphasized the need for mentorship, funding, and collaboration from South Asian physiatrists.<br /><br />Second, leaders from Representation and Rehab shared plans to expand their work globally. Their efforts include patient storytelling through “Voices in Rehab,” international dialogue on disability rights, and global PM&R education for students and clinicians.<br /><br />Finally, students and residents proposed building a formal South Asian mentorship network under Sapna. The goal is to connect medical students, residents, and attendings through advising, ERAS support, interviews, and long-term mentorship. The group also discussed branding, social media, and possible fundraising. The session ended with supportive comments, networking enthusiasm, and informal sharing about weekend plans.

Keywords

adaptive Bollywood dance

rehabilitation program

disability inclusion

South Asian mentorship

representation in rehab

global PM&R education

patient storytelling

caregiver engagement