Date:26/11/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112658910200.htm _________________________________________________________________________________
Link: Kerala- Kochi A unique get-together Staff Reporter KOCHI: The Prathyasha Foundation will organise a get-together of differently abled people to find life partners for them at the Town Hall in the city on December 15. This is the ninth meeting of the kind that will bring together people from across the State and beyond its boundaries seeking marital alliances. Everyone participating in the programme will be provided the opportunity to introduce themselves to the gathering. Prathyasha started organising these meetings to address a major problem in society that considers only able bodied persons' aspirations to settle down with a life partner. According to Simon George, chairman, Prathyasa Foundation, it is difficult to find life partners for the differently abled. The desire of this section of our community to settle in life with a partner is neglected by society, he said. The meeting will also honour differently abled couples who have found each other through these meetings. The get-together is for all people regardless of caste or religious considerations. There will also be counters where the differently abled persons can obtain counselling on medical treatment, education and self-employment. A legal cell will also provide counselling besides conducting classes on aspects of family life. There is no fee for registration. Those interested can contact 0484-2536314 or 9446806296 or e-mail at Link: [email protected] . Prathyasa can be accessed at its website www.prathyashafoundation. org. To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
