Special children celebrate Helen Keller’s birth anniversary

Srinagar, June 25: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Helen Keller, physically challenged children of the Zaiba Appa Institute of Inclusive Education, Bijbehara, Anantnag, displayed their talents before the Governor, N. N. Vohra, at the Raj Bhavan, here today.
 On the occasion, 30 physically challenged children and their 20 special educators, teachers, and instructors participated in the function. The children presented a captivating cultural programme, played a cricket match, a water ball game and tug of war in the magnificent lawns of Raj Bhawan. Some of them also demonstrated their talents in academics.
 The Governor presented Helen Keller Awards-2011 to hearing and speech impaired girl, Irtiza Nisar, for excelling in academics, and to a special Instructor of the Institute. Feroz Ahmad Bhat, for his outstanding contribution in imparting Braille education to the physically challenged children.  
 Vohra also presented a cheque of Rs one lakh to the Zaiba Appa Institute of Inclusive Education which is functioning under the aegis of the Humanity Welfare Organisation Helpline, towards the education of the physically challenged children.

Lastupdate on : Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:30:00 GMT
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