Intl week of the Deaf and Dumb observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 26 2012:
In commemoration of the International Week of the Dead and Dumb, Lions Club of Leimarol, Imphal organised a painting competition at the premises of the Deaf and Mute School, Takyelpat for their students today.
In the competition, Dhananjoy of Class VIII, L Romen Singh of class IX and Dhangmei Dina of class IX won the first, the second and the third prizes respectively in the category-I.Md Yahiya Khan of class X, M.Veihruiilo Lanah of class VIII and and Saitendar Kumar of class VIII were also given consolation prizes in category-I.In category-II, Bobycha Singh of class V, L Monica of class VI and L Rebika Devi of class VI won the first, the second and the third prizes respectively while D.K.Muishangdari of class V; Md.Wahajuddin Khan of class V and Md Baboy Khan of class V were given conslation prizes.
It may be noted that International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is observed annually during the last full week of September.
The week culminates with International Day of the Deaf on the last Sunday of the week.
The 1st World Congress of the WFD took place in September 1951, and the choice of September to celebrate the International Week and Day of the Deaf is a commemoration of this historical event.
The purpose of IWD is to draw the attention of politicians, authorities and the general public to the achievements of Deaf people and the concerns of the Deaf community.
During this week, organisations of Deaf people worldwide are encouraged to carry out information campaigns about their work, and to publicise their demands and requests.
This week also increases solidarity among Deaf people and their supporters, and is used as a time to stimulate greater efforts to promote the rights of Deaf people throughout the world.