Children with special needs seek 'inclusive Christmas' : LAMKA

Students and teachers of The Malsawm Initiative, a school for children with special needs today greeted the people, 'Merry Christmas' announcing that it is Christmas time � a time for celebration but with a reminder of their wish for an 'inclusive Christmas' .


Sitting atop a customised jeeps and vans, donning the Santa Clause cap, students of the special school alongside their teachers � three of which are volunteers deputed by the United Nations, played Christmas songs even as they delivered their Christmas greetings along the streets.


Escorted by two men dressed as Santa, the students on carol gifted sweets to children and onlookers, calling on them that their Christmas be an inclusive one.

Children with special needs seek 'inclusive Christmas'

With the advent of Christmas, street carols have begun to make its way into the streets here at night but today's Carol by the special school has raised the pitch a step higher crossing every nook and corner of the town.



Though still sort in having its own building, TMI has scaled numerable heights in a few months of its inception, drawing the recognition of many, including that of the United Nations.



Just weeks back, it has started an extensive survey to collect details of persons with disabilities in all villages across the district with completion target in two years.



Meanwhile, the district administration Churachandpur yesterday began the process for granting 14 days wages for all Job Card holders in the district prior to Christmas.



The wages which will stand a couple of thousand comes at a time when the Christian community prepares to celebrate their biggest festival, much to the relief of the poverty ridden families.


Source : E-Pao , 18th Dec 2013