Awareness on disability being one important issue that needed to be widened and broadened in Nagaland, commissioner for disabilities Dr. Atha said lack of it has been a major problem in bringing developmental changes for the welfare of the special people.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the 4th regional parents’ meet of the differently able children which commenced Friday at Town Hall, Dimapur under the theme “towards rights regime”.
Highlighting on the importance of co-ordination between parents, hospitals, civil organizations etc, Dr. Atha called upon all individuals to come forward and extend their support in every possible ways. He then added that differently abled children should be encouraged in every way to live a positive and normal life.
The two days meeting is sponsored by National Institute for Mentally Handicapped (NIMH), Secunderbad and organized by PARIVAR- National Confederation of Parents Organizations and hosted by the Dimapur District Disabled Persons Parents Association (DDDPPA).
Head of department (Education), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Shielaja Rao, President PARIVAAR Ahamedabad, Col. Dr. V.K Gaudum, past President PARIVAAR, Dr. Ajin Kumar Sen, Zonal Secretary PARIVAAR, Shillong, Belbora Wankar are the resource persons for the two days meet.