Telangana Govt Vows All Support to Disabled Community

HYDERABAD: The World Disability Day was celebrated on Tuesday — December 3 — to raise awareness about the challenges of the community as well as promote inclusivity among society. The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People celebrated 25 years of Helen Keller Awards, honouring 17 exceptional individuals and organisations from across India who have championed the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. As a senior HR business partner at Amazon, he developed a virtual working model for frontline roles in the Network Operations Centre, creating more opportunities for PwDs, particularly those with locomotor disabilities. Other events included a rally at Vikrampuri organised by the Autism Vocational Centre that saw participation of children and staff from AVC to spread awareness about disabilities and foster understanding and inclusivity, reminding citizens that a little understanding goes a long way in building a supportive society. An awareness walk from KBR Park to MAA Hospitals, Jubilee Hills Check Post and an inter-college Science and Technology Exhibition, emphasising the theme, "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future" were organised by MAA Research Foundation.