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International Day of Disabled - Anganvadi teachers programme, Dec 1-3

International Day of Disabled - Anganvadi teachers programme, Dec 1-3


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru : Department of audiology and speech language pathology, KMC - Kasturba Medical College here will conduct a three-day days training programme,  December 1 to 3 for Anganwadi teachers on disability related matters.

The present plan at KMC is to raise the awareness among Anganawadi workers about capabilities of persons with disabilities and how to work together to create an inclusive environment, said Dr. Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent, KMC. The main objective of this programme is to ensure, enlightened, efficient and committed key functionaries to further the cause of empowerment of person with disability, he said adding it is also to create awareness about disability related legislations, development programs, schemes and programmes for the benefits of person with disability, rehabilitation and referral services. The training intends to create awareness and sensitize towards prevention, early identification, intervention, rehabilitation and mainstreaming of persons with disabilities.

He said the department of audiology and speech language pathology, KMC Attavar is the one and only department in the state to receive the grant from rehabilitation Council of India to conduct the training programme of this kind. The three days training Module includes talks and interaction by renowned personalities from disability sector. More than 60 Anganawadi workers from various parts of Dakshina Kannada District (Bantwal, Sulia, Puttur, Mangaluru Urban and Rural, Belthangady and Vitla) are expected to participate and avail the benefits of this initiative. For details contact: 9108529022


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