Sensitisation workshop held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 04, 2011:
A one day sensitization workshop for disabled persons was held today at State Guest House, Sanjenthong, Imphal.
The Spastic Society of Manipur and SSA-SMA, Manipur organised the workshop under the aegis of Rehabilitation Council of India.
RCI Member Secretary Dr JP talked on 'Roles of Stakeholder departments for the welfare of disabled persons'.
Director, National Centre for Disabilities Studies, IGNOU, Dr Premlata talked on 'Human Resource Development'.
Speaking in the occasion, Secretary, Spastic Society of Manipur, Tokendra Riki said that the objective of RCI is to give proper education and rehabilitation to the disabled persons.
United Nations' Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities gives the disabled persons the right of living in an inclusive family and get proper and regular education like other normal persons, he said.