Over 500 pedal to create awareness about deaf-blindness

  • | Wednesday | 28th June, 2017

The central government had passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in 2016 which saw the inclusion of deaf-blindness, supporting over five lakh people. Various activities were organised by Sense India to make people aware about deaf-blindness on the birth anniversary of Helen Killer on Sunday. Over 500 people including children participated in 12-km bicycle ride and 3-km tricycle and hand cycle ride that started from Decathlon near Shantipura crossroads at 7 am. Unique games like blindfolded basketball and football, Zumba and life-size snakes and ladders were also organised. The event also saw professional deaf-blind physiotherapists who involved the participants in simple stretching exercises and helped them cool off, reinforcing the fact that every person with deaf-blindness if given an opportunity can prove to be an equally contributing member in the society.

Various activities were organised by Sense India to make people aware about deaf-blindness on the birth anniversary of Helen Killer on Sunday. Over 500 people including children participated in 12-km bicycle ride and 3-km tricycle and hand cycle ride that started from Decathlon near Shantipura crossroads at 7 am. Unique games like blindfolded basketball and football, Zumba and life-size snakes and ladders were also organised. The central government had passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill in 2016 which saw the inclusion of deaf-blindness, supporting over five lakh people. The event also saw professional deaf-blind physiotherapists who involved the participants in simple stretching exercises and helped them cool off, reinforcing the fact that every person with deaf-blindness if given an opportunity can prove to be an equally contributing member in the society.

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