SALEM: Suitable intervention programmes should be developed to enhance the safety and security of women with sensory disabilities, speakers said at a workshop, organised by Sri Sarada College of Education here recently.

Participating in the workshop, Superintendent of Police, Namakkal district, C. Krishnapillai highlighted the role of law enforcing machinery in enhancing the safety of women with sensory disabilities.

A release said the workshop discussed the problems encountered by the women with sensory disabilities at home, workplace and public places and the need for equipping them with self-supporting skills. Speakers also analysed the need for creating awareness among those women about the legal protections available in the country and involving non-governmental organisations to ensure their safety and security.

Principal Investigator of the project on improving the safety and security of women with sensory disabilities C. Janakavalli briefed the objectives of the project, sponsored by the University Grants Commission.

Those who spoke in the workshop included lecturer in Special Education, Avinashilingam Institute of Higher Education, Deemed University, Coimbatore, G. Victoria, Secretary of Tamil Nadu Good Will Association Jahir Hussain, Advocate A. Asokan and Reader in Economics, N.K.T. National College of Education, Chennai, Vasanthi. College Principal M. Sumathi welcomed.

The workshop invited about 37 lawyers and 30 police personnel from Salem and Namakkal districts to develop intervention programmes.

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