Sensitization workshop on early intervention gets underway

Kohima, April 8 (MExN): In a bid to create awareness and clear society’s misconception about multiple disability, a five days sensitization workshop on training for development of early intervention services for Children with sensory multiple disabilities got underway today, under the aegis of the Nagaland Parents Association (NAPAD) for the disabled at SCERT, Kohima.

Chief Guest for the occasion Dr. Atha Vizol, Commissioner Disability, Nagaland State appreciating ENABLE, Kohima for conceiving and realizing the need of this program and stressed on the need to make full use of this first of its kind workshop in the state. “We are very fortunate that our experts have come to our doorsteps. I wish we had access to this kind of programme years back. However, there has to be a beginning and today well begun is half done,” he said. Concluding his speech the Chief Guest reminded the participants that, “Intervention taken at an early age is like a stitch in time saves nine.” 

Encouraging the participants, Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director SCERT, negated society’s misconception that sensory multiple disability birth is due to the sins of parents/ancestors. Expressing his concern on the need to care and help people with disabilities he stressed on the need for a concrete policy from the Government to rehabilitate the affected by opening special institutions of learning. He also called for awareness and sensitization of people on the issue. 

Kulkarni Adhar, Coordinator for Voice and Vision, Mumbai highlighted the objective and scope of the Training. Delivering the Vote of Thanks Zhalekhrule Lohe, BK Coordinator NAPAD expressed her happiness to the dignitaries for encouraging and building up a positive complex among the disabled persons. 

The programme proceedings were chaired by Daniel Thong Seb, Vice-President, NAPAD, Kohima while Kapochu Naleo, Secretary NAPAD gave the welcome address. Chairperson, ENABLE, Neikule Doulo spoke on the need for early intervention.