Wussan Army camp organising two day workshop for the specially abled persons

Wussan Army camp organising two day workshop for the specially abled persons

Press Trust of Kashmir | Ganderbal : To commemorate victory of Indian Armed Forces in 1971 War and as part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations, a Workshop for the Specially Abled, from 24 to 25 Jun 21 is being organised at Army Goodwill School, Margund.

An official said that the First day of the workshop was attended by 43 specially abled adults and children alongwith 20 attendees.

He said that assessment of the level of disability and documentation check was carried out by the team of specialists like Physiotherapist, Prosthetic & Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmologist & Gynecologist who had come from the goverment hospital and through NGOs like Hope Disability

He added that based on the assessments Assisstive Devices like Wheelchairs, Smart Sticks, Crutches & Hearing Devices will be provided to the Specially Abled.

He further added that sessions were conducted by specialist doctors like Gynecologist, Physiotherapist, Prosthetic & Orthopedics were conducted.

Mrs. Nishtha Thaker, a National Award Winner and Motivational Speaker conducted a Personality Development & Communication Skills session for the specially abled, official added.

Six specially abled individuals , who couldn’t undergo COVID vaccination earlier, were given their first dose of the vaccine, he said.

He added that the Rifle Women of the Wussan Battalion and NCC cadets from the Army Goodwill School participated in the workshop and made their share of contributions to make this event successful.

Locals have hailed efforts of local camp and hoped that more beneficial programmes will be conducted in the area.(PTK)