HWO formulates programmes
WORLD DISABILITY DAY
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Srinagar, Nov 28: To observe the World Disability Day, Humanity Welfare Organization HELPline has formulated weeklong programmes in various districts across the Valley to highlight disability issues in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to HWO communiqué, the inaugural programme would be held on Thursday December 1, at SKICC at 11 AM.
Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon
Director Social Welfare, Hilal Ahmad Parray, Director SKICC, G N Qasba and Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar, Kaneez Fatima would attend the event.
As many 300 participants from the valley will participate in the programme, it said adding for the first time, 50 severe disable persons- wheel chair users would also attend the event.
The communiqué said that people working for the empowerment of persons with disabilities will be awarded during the programme, adding the disabled students of Zaiba Aapa Institute of inclusive Education Bijbehara would perform different educational and cultural activities.
Lastupdate on : Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:30
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