Disability is not a handicap
SYED MUTHAHAR SAQAF
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The Rehabilitation Centre for Blind Women, Mannarpuram, Tiruchi, celebrated Founder's Day recently.
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LAUDABLE EFFORT: Physical challenge does not deter these women from showing their artistic flair.
The yeoman service, in the field of ophthalmologyand for the uplift of the visually impaired, rendered by Joseph Gnanathikkam, founder of the Rehabilitation Centre for Blind Women, Mannarpuram, Tiruchi, was lauded by speakers at the 30th anniversary and the Founders' Day celebrations held recently.
The Rector of St. Joseph's College, Lazar, stressed the need for a humane approach in the uplift of the visually impaired.
The former consultant of the CBM, P. G. Michael, said the centre had taken great strides, setting high standards.
Jayapal from G. V. N. Hospital in his key-note address stressed the need for children to take care of their eyes to prevent problems later. He appealed for donation of eyes to help the visually impaired, especially girls.
T. V. Saraswathi, former lecturer of the Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchi, released the souvenir brought out in connection with the anniversary.
She again pleaded for creating awareness on the eye donation concept. Devi Jayapal distributed prizes and devices to the students who were successful in the class VIII and Plus Two examinations.
T. T. Vedavalli, president of the Board of Management commended the Director of the Home, Priya Theodore and her team for maintaining high standard in training the inmates, providing education and preparing them to meet challenges.
The girls of the school presented cultural programmes highlighting national integration and the role of women in society.
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