Association for Blind Persons Celebrates 216th Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille
The Association for Blind Persons, which runs a hostel for blind girls at Burari, celebrated the 216th birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille system, with great enthusiasm and fervor. The event was attended by notable figures, including Shri S.K. Bhandari, a retired IAS officer, who emphasized the need for the government to provide necessary facilities to the hostel.
Shri S.K. Bhandari, in his address, said that the government should take necessary action to provide facilities to the blind girls hostel. “It is our responsibility to ensure that these girls have access to all the necessary resources and facilities to lead a dignified life,” he said. “The government should provide support to the hostel to enable it to provide better facilities and opportunities to the blind girls.”
Vijay Shanker Chaturvedi, Editor of Rashtra Times, who presided over the occasion, spoke about the contributions of Louis Braille for the blind community. “Louis Braille’s contribution is written in golden history, and blind persons will never forget him,” he said. “His invention of the Braille system has empowered countless blind individuals worldwide and has enabled them to lead independent lives.”
Shri Rajender Singh Yadav, the President of the Association, appealed to the Delhi government and civic society to support the blind girls in their education and other facilities. “We need the support of the government and civic society to provide better facilities and opportunities to our blind girls, so that they can pursue their education and other activities without any hindrance,” he said.
The blind girls from the hostel showcased their talents through various dance and song performances, paying tribute to Louis Braille’s legacy. The program was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the Association for Blind Persons in providing support and facilities to the blind community.
On this occasion, a souvenir was also released by Shri S.K. Bhandari, Vijay Shanker Chaturvedi, and Shri Rajender Singh Yadav, which includes the life of Louis Braille, his contributions to the blind community, and messages from several state governors and chief ministers for blind girls.
The souvenir, which was released in the presence of the guests, includes a detailed biography of Louis Braille, his contributions to the blind community, and his legacy. It also includes messages from several state governors and chief ministers, who praised the work of the Association for Blind Persons and expressed their support for the blind community.
The event was attended by several prominent personalities, including government officials, social workers, and representatives of various organizations working for the blind community. The guests praised the work of the Association for Blind Persons and expressed their support for the blind community.
The Association for Blind Persons has been working tirelessly to provide education, training, and rehabilitation to blind persons, and the celebration of Louis Braille’s birth anniversary was a testament to their commitment to the cause. The Association hopes that the government and civic society will come forward to support the blind community and provide them with the necessary facilities and opportunities to lead independent lives.
About the Association for Blind Persons
The Association for Blind Persons is a non-profit organization that works towards the empowerment of blind persons in Delhi. The organization runs a hostel for blind girls at Burari, which provides them with education, training, and rehabilitation facilities. The Association also provides support and facilities to blind persons in other parts of the country.
