Taken from another mailing list Launch of 'DISHA'-DisAbility Helpline & Action, UNITY CSR Centre Initiative in association with CHILDRAISE Trust
Toll-free number is 1800-22- 1203 'ChildRaise Trust' - committed to the empowerment of special needs children and adults with disabilities, firmly believes that 'Information Is Power & it can change lives'. Unity CSR Centre is the CSR wing of Unity Infraprojects Ltd., a company which specializes in Civil Construction, Transportation Engineering and Water Supply/Irrigation sectors and has completed a wide array of projects of significant value & complexity. Their motto is 'Building a better world'. As a progressive business house, they have always recognized their responsibility towards the corporate value system, society and local community. 'DISHA' is an acronym for'DisAbility Helpline & Action'. It also means 'Direction' to the user group. The Toll-free number is 1800-22- 1203. The last four digits signify the 'International Day for Persons with Disabilities' which is observed every year on December 3rd (1203). ChildRaise Services - ยท A comprehensive website-www.childraise.com. a.. A Resource Guide-'Journey to Empowerment' a roadmap for Special Children. b.. ChildRaise Centre for children with learning difficulties, autism, epilepsy & dev. disabilities. c.. To further strengthen our mission, the Trustees & the Team members of ChildRaise, will be launching a Toll-free Telephone Disability Helpline - 'DISHA' on Tuesday, 15th February 2011 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Press club, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai-400001. Why the need? As per the 2001 census, over 21 million people i.e.2.1% of the population in India are suffering from one or the other kind of disability which has grown to roughly 60 million in the last ten years (Maharashtra-1.6 million). The disability services, facilities & operating helplines are very few in comparison. Being a Cross-disability helpline 'DISHA' will provide basic information about various disabilities, help to identify and help in early intervention, will provide information about spl. education facilities, vocational centres, professionals in the field, rehab facilities, laws, certification issues etc. in order to maximize the potential & participation of a person with disability. ChildRaise appeals to you, to spread the information about it & our Toll-free no-1800-22-1203. Thanks!! Kavita Shanbhag-Founder & Managing Trustee ChildRaise Trust 1800-22-1203 & 91-9820256731 IF we not part of the solution then we are part of the problem With Regards Pradeep T.S SyndicateBank Information Technology Cell Regional Office Bangalore Mobile: 9845925188 email: pradeep_bana...@rediffmail.com skype: pradeepsocialwork Get numbers right this time, help the census with correct disability info! Question 9 relates to disability.
