Workshop on 'Awareness Generation and Publicity Schemes of PWDs' concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 27 2023:
A two-day workshop was held on the topic of "Professional of PWD (Person with Disability) and Role of parents on Disability" under the financial assistance of the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, New Delhi.
The workshop was held at the Social and Health Development Organisation (SHEDO) Conference Hall at Chingarel Tejpur under the Awareness Generation and Publicity Schemes (AGP) from yesterday.
The inaugural function of the workshop was graced by Y Dhanabir Singh, SHEDO Secretary, L Dhaneshwor Singh, Deputy Director SW; L Bobo Singh, Extension Officer SW; T Anita Devi, Head Mistress BB Paul Mental Development Home Mongsangei as the presidium members, said a press note by SHEDO.
Y Dhanabir Singh while delivering the keynote address, explained briefly about the Awareness Generation and Publicity Schemes of Person with Disabilities and the Role of NGO to implement the Persons with Disabilities Project.
L Dhaneshwar Singh explained about the legal rights and equal opportunities of PWDs and also explained their financial empowerment while L Bobo Singh explained the need of technical support to PWDs.
Speaking at the occasion, T Anita Devi described the role of the special educator, social worker, physiotherapist, audiologist for the improvement of Person with Disabilities and also deliberated on the role of the family, friend, neighbours to empower them.
Altogether seventy participants attended the workshop.