Dear Friends, Please find enclosed a report on the World Disabled Day celebrations.
I am terribly sorry for the delay but I was awaiting the photographs which have not yet come. It was truly a superb function. I will put them up as soon as I get them. Regards Avelino de Sa President DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF GOA ---------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON WORLD DISABLED DAY CELEBRATION BY GOA DISABILITY NETWORK The Goa Disability Network (a network of NGOs working for the welfare of the disabled in Goa) in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare celebrated World Disabled Day on 2nd December 2005 at the Municipal Gardens, Panjim with a scintillating performance put up by the disabled children of the various NGOs for the disabled in Goa. Mr. Subhash Shirodkar, Minister for Social Welfare was the Chief Guest for the function. Ms. Giselle Lobo spoke on inclusive education, Adv. Carolline Colasco spoke on the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995, Mr. Vincent Monteiro spoke on the accessibility problems faced by visually impaired and Mr. Santan Fernandes, Asst. Director, Social Welfare Govt. of Goa spoke on the various schemes for the welfare of the disabled in Goa. On the occasion an audio CD "Jezu Ieuncho Zala" the lyrics of which was composed and sung by a visually impaired person, Julio D'Cunha was released by the Director of Social Welfare, Ms. Dilraj Kaur. Fr.Maverick Fernandes, Asst. Director, Caritas Goa gave the welcome address and Mr. Avelino de Sa, President, Disability Rights Association of Goa proposed a vote of thanks. Ms. Charmaine Abreu Lobo compered the function. Various products manufactured by the disabled were also on display at the function. It was attended by a large number of people. The theme of this year's World Disabled Day was "It's time for Action Tenth year of the Disability Act". DISABILITY RIGHTS ASSOCIATION OF GOA C/o Star Investments Opp. Head Post Office Panjim, Goa - 403 001. Telefax: 0832 - 2427160 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.disabilitygoa.com "Making way for the differently abled in Goa" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------