There are 15,000+ disabled persons in Goa. Please visit the Goa Sudharop sponsored website www.disabilitygoa.com for more information. George
--- Disability Rights Assoc, Goa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Friends, On 15th August 2008 the Govt. of India will be celebrating independence day once again to mark the anniversary of India's independence from the British. The Govt. of India passed the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 to enable the disabled in India to become independent by providing them equal opportunities and giving them a helping hand to compete with the able bodied. However even after 12 years of the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 is the disabled truly independent? Has the Govt. of Goa done anything remarkable in the field of education, employment, accessibility to ensure the independence of the disabled in Goa. Problems gallore in each and every field. Disability Rights Association of Goa invites suggestions from the group whether we should have a dharna on Saturday 16th August 10 am in Panjim to ask the Govt. of Goa this very question. Awaiting early reply Regards Avelino de Sa PRESIDENT 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"
