WORKSHOP FOR REHABILITATION AND TRAINING OF THE HANDICAPPED

 

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SENSITISATION   AND   OUTREACH

With a view to assist the many disabled children and adults in rural areas, requiring rehabilitation services, WORTH has undertaken an Outreach programme consisting of Rural Rehabilitation Programme, Disability Awareness Campaign, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Counseling Centre and a Survey Project in its vicinity in the Vellore District of Tamil Nadu.

WORTH works through the Block Development Officers in implementing this programme and the community at large has been very supportive. The Disability Awareness Campaign is aimed at raising awareness of disability issues. In coordination with the District Disability Rehabilitation Office, WORTH brings together the staff and officials of different government departments such as Education, Block Development and Nutrition for an orientation seminar.

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The Campaign includes visit to WORTH's rehabilitaion facilities, puppet shows, street plays and movies on subjects like inclusive education, barrier free environment and Disability Act. Relevant literature is also distributed.

WORTH Trust plans to extend its Outreach programme to Manikandam Taluk in Tiruchirapalli District where it operates an industry and training centre. This is in collaboration with other voluntary organization in that district.