Officials and others during Global accessible awareness day at Phek on May 15.
Kohima, May 19 (MExN): The Global Accessible Awareness Day (GAAD) 2025 was observed on May 15 last in Phek district under the theme “Design for Everyone: Accessibility is Empowerment.”
The event was jointly organized by the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, the Department of Social Welfare, and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Phek.
The programme highlighted the importance of accessibility and inclusive design in empowering persons with disabilities and creating equitable opportunities for all members of society.
Keynote address was delivered by Diethono Nakhro, former State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
“Access to physical spaces, digital information, communication, education, and public services is not optional. It is fundamental to equality, dignity, and participation in society,” she said.
But accessibility is not only about the law – Accessibility is about People. It’s about removing barriers and unlocking the possible for people who are blocked by these barriers, she added.
Zapuno Sophie, Assistant Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities said that access to infrastructure is the first step towards creating a world of inclusion and accessibility is empowerment.
Zhoi Lohe, Additional Deputy Commissioner Phek said that the office of the Deputy Commissioner Phek look forward for more collaborating program on disability in near future at Phek.
The event was chaired by Viketukho Nakhro, Program Officer, SCPD.
Sign language interpretation was done by Ruokuokhrienuo Vizotha while vote of thanks was proposed by Ashe Kiba, Program Coordinator, SCPD.
