The Department of Sociology and Social Work, GEMS Arts and Science College conducted a webinar focused on the topic “Being Disabled in a Contemporary Society” on 05th September 2020, Saturday from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm as part of the Student Development Program. The program began with the welcome address by Ms. Ashitha R.J., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work. After the Welcome speech, Ms. Fidha Jubin, II year Sociology student explained the scope of the webinar, the significance of the topic and acquainting the Honorable guest, Dr Habeeb Chulliyil, State Vice President of the Kerala Federation of the Blind as well as the Assistant Professor and Research Supervisor in the Department of English, Farook College, Calicut. Following the inaugural session, Dr Habeeb Chulliyil took the lead of the webinar, illustrating the key points of every perspective of the theme. All relevant areas were comprised including how a Society regards a Disabled person, recounting his own experiences and encounters in life. He also shared his pathway to success, what motivated him and what made him the personality he is today. A Question and Answer session was handled to allow students to get their doubts clarified. Dr Mirshad Rahman T. M, HOD of Sociology and Social Work Department concluded the session by summing up the vital points addressed in the session. Ms. Fathima Fidha took the privilege of winding up the session by addressing the vote of thanks. Warm regards Programme Committee DSSW, GEMS ASC Programme Coordinator Ms. Ashitha R.J. (Assistant Professor) Student Coordinators Shilpa Vasudevan (Moderator and Team leader) Technical Committee Rinsha P Ismail Shahabas Fidha Communication Committee Irshad Aishwarya Sahana Vafira Shahna