Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24:
The valedictory function of the two-day long workshop on ' Prevention and intervention of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) mainly MR and its associate disabilities' organised by Social and Health Development Organisation (SEDO) was held at the conference hall of Manipur Voluntary Health Association today.
The main objective of the workshop to spread awareness among the people on the issues of disabilities along with sensitising the PWDs on Persons with Disabilities Act, RCI Act, National Trust Act, etc.
On the concluding day of the workshop, Dr M Opendra spoke on the topic of 'Basic needs of Orthotic and Prosthetic', Dr Th Banita on 'Rehabilitation and recreation programme of Physiotherapy', T Surajkumar on 'Basic concept of Mental health', and Th Sarat Singh on 'Role of community, family and media'.