Mulugu

District Educational Officer A. Siddharth Reddy called upon children with special needs to move forward with determination and urged parents to encourage and motivate them to build confidence and achieve their goals.

An Assistive Devices Assessment Camp for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) was organised at the Bhavitha Centre in Mulugu with the joint support of the District Education Department, Samagra Shiksha and ALIMCO. The programme was held under the chairmanship of Inclusive Education Coordinator G. Sambayya, with the DEO attending as chief guest.

Speaking at the programme, the DEO advised parents to identify disabilities at an early stage and ensure appropriate treatment and support. He appreciated the parents for attending the government-supported assessment camp and assured that the District Education Department would extend all possible assistance to children with special needs.

G. Sambayya said 90 students along with their parents attended the free assessment camp and 64 students were identified and selected for assistive devices. He said the identified devices would be distributed shortly. Parents of other children with special needs can approach Inclusive Resource Persons and Special Education Teachers at their respective mandal centres for necessary support and services.

On the occasion, the Lions Club, Mulugu Branch, distributed bananas to students and parents. Samagra Shiksha Planning Coordinator Saikam Srinivas Reddy, ALIMCO representative Dr. Ranjith Reddy, Special Education Teachers, IERPs from across the district and parents participated in the programme.