Forwarding an Email invitation of interest.
The Cradle cordially invites you to the Disability Summit as per following
details:
Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2014
Time: 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Venue: Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities is
celebrated all over the world annually on 3rd December as special day to
draw attention to the issues related to persons with disabilities. The
policy makers and people with disabilities interact to highlight the
programmes and policies of Govt to create a society where disables can enjoy
their life with health, respect, dignity and social inclusion. It has also
been emphasized by UN that it is not only the institutional changes, but the
full participation of the persons with disability, community and the Non
Governmental Organizations (NGO) is essential for achieving the desired
results.
Since time immemorial, disability has been perceived as a divine curse on
individuals. Persons with disabilities are subjected to all forms of
discrimination, denial and deprivation of rights. They face physical,
social, economic and attitudinal barriers. Being poorest among poor, they
are voiceless, marginalized and isolated, and lack access to education,
employment, healthcare and legal support systems. They live in a state of
disempowerment and disarticulation. Nevertheless, it has been realized that
it is not merely a medical problem and the solution lies in empowerment and
removal of social and structural barriers.
Around one billion people of the world live with some form of disability!
Being a developing country, India is an abode of more than 180 million
disable persons, 33% of them sleep hungry and have higher rate of mortality.
A little concern can change million lives forever…
The Cradle, an associate NGO of WHO SEARO (South East Asia Region Office),
endeavours to bring awareness, empowerment, inclusion and dignity among
persons with disabilities. On the occasion of United Nation’s International
Day of Persons with Disabilities, The Cradle is organising a Disability
Summit on 3rd December 2014 (10.30AM-02.00PM), at Talkatora Stadium, New
Delhi.
Summit Objectives:
The specific objective of the Summit includes:
1. To make the community understand that:
§ Disability is not merely a medical or a welfare issue; much less a
charity issue; rather, it is a development and human rights related issue.
§ Disability is both the cause and consequence of poverty.
§ One’s impairment need not necessarily be one’s overall inability.
§ Given proper education and training, a person with disability is
potentially capable of leading a life of honour and dignity on an equal
basis with others.
§ A person with disability can think, speak and act as others and it is the
duty community to ensure his/her full and effective participation in all
walks of life.
2. To apprise the Govt about the economic and employment status of disables;
3. To Sensitize the Govt Officials for better understanding of issue of
Disability; and
4. To highlight the specific needs of disables such as:
§ Creation of ITI/ Vocational Centres for Disables
§ Creation of Sports Complexes for Disable-Friendly Games
§ Creation of Warehouse of Aids and Appliances
§ Waiving off of the loans to disables and making banking accessible.
Summit Activities
During the summit, the following activities will take place:
1. Speeches/Lectures on the issue of disability
2. Award of Jobs to Disabled Youth
3. Award of Scholarship to Disabled Children
4. Distribution of Aids and Appliances (tricycles, hearing aids, Daisy
players etc)
5. Cultural Show performed by disabled artists of Ability Unlimited
Foundation. (kindly visit www.abilityunlimited.comfor details)
6. Refreshments and Lunch
Summit Audience
More than 3000 participants are expected to attend the Summit, such as
1. Youth and children with disabilities
2. Community members
3. Govt officials involved in planning and implementation of scheme for
Disables
4. Members of NGOs working in field of disability
5. Corporate Executives
6. Social workers
7. Media Persons
Appeal for Participation
You, your family members and friends are cordially invited to attend the
Summit on Wednesday, 3rd December 2014 (10.30AM - 02.00PM) at Talkatora
Stadium, New Delhi. It will not only enrich your understanding to the issue
of disability, but also create a sense of inclusion for the people with
disabilities. Kindly be a part of the movement…
Sincerely Yours
Dr Bipin B Choudhary
President, the Cradle
Email: [email protected]
Kindly log on to www.trustcradle.com for further details.
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Attached: Poster and Brochure for the Disability summit 2014
Summit_Brochure_English.pdf Summit_Brochure_Hindi.pdf Summit
Overview_English.pdf TheCradle_Brochure.pdf--Dr. Bipin B
ChoudharyPresidentThe Cradle8E, Block 7, Pocket 10BDDA, LIG,
Jasola,New Delhi-110025Mob.-+919717595100Email:
[email protected]: www.trustcradle.com
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