“Disability Awareness 101” Program Conducted

April 24, 2014

Kathmandu 24 April, A day long training program on disability awareness has been conducted in Kathmandu on April 23. Program titled- “Disability Awareness 101: How to include people with disabilities” was organized by a newly formed non-profit organization called Sangai Hami.
The lead trainer of the program was Ms. Paula Sotnik from University of Massachusetts, Boston and Mr. Sagar Prasai from Sangai Hami was co-trainer. Learners gained knowledge on different aspects of disability inclusion. Some of these aspects were- who people with disabilities are, what some of international laws and provisions says about disability, what inclusive infrastructure and programs are and how they can be included in different aspects of development with dignity.
At the end of the program, after presenting certificates to the participants, Ms. Susan Parker-Burns, Public Affairs Officer from US Embassy, Kathmandu said- these types of interactive program will help to develop an inclusive Nepal in future where people of all abilities have equal opportunities. One of the participant , Mr. Purushottam Adhikari, a medical student at Gandaki Medical College said they learnt very new subject in the program and is now committed toward including people with disabilities in all of the programs he organizes.
Program was funded by US Embassy, Kathmandu and technical assistance was provided by University of Massachusetts, Boston. 34 people from various fields like doctors, nurses, engineers, architect, business employees, teacher and students had participated as learners in the program.

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Participants sharing ideas.

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Ms. Susan Parker-Burns, Public Affairs Officer from US Embassy and Ms. Paula Sotnik from University of Massachusetts, Boston distributing Certificates.

 

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