Education Department Distributes Aids and
Appliances to children with special needs (CWSN)
NT24 News
Chandigarh
Education
Department, UT Chandigarh through Inclusive Education Component distributes
supportive aids and appliances to children with disabilities enrolled in the
Govt. schools or being covered under Home based education. 52 children with
disabilities were provided various aids and appliance like Hearing aids,
Crutches, Wheel chairs, MSIED kit, Roletors, AFO, KAFO, prosthetics free of cost
in collaboration with ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs
Manufacturing Corporation of India) in a function organized at GGMSSS-18. The appliances have
been distributed to CWSN with an aim of
mainstreaming & retention of these children in inclusive set up. Dy. Director School Education Smt. Saroj Mittal presided over the
function. Mission Coordinator (SSA) Smt. Alka Mehta, Principal GMSSS-22 Sh. Rajiv &
Principal GGMSSS-18 Smt. Raj Bala also
graced the occasion. CWSN having various physical
and mental handicaps were assessed by Medical teams from GMCH-32 and Team from Artificial
Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) for providing the required assistive
devices.
Smt. Saroj Mittal motivated the parents and children, distributed aids and appliances,
interacted with the children and their parents urging them to think beyond
their disability. She also put in a word of praise for ALIMCO for joining hands with
the Education Department in this noble cause. Principal GGMSSS-18 Mrs. Raj Bala extended
vote of thanks and further said that it is sincerely hoped and prayed that this
support will make their life easier and they will be make great strides in life
and reach the pinnacle of success.
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