It’s been couple of years since Maldives have been marking the International Day for Persons with disAbilities. As we mark yet another year for PWD’s there are lots of commitments yet to be looked upon. Mainstreaming disAbility has been there since the UN first started the UN Enable movement and Maldives has never touched on implementing it. Under this year’s main theme of IDPD 2011,...
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Care Society in association with Dhiraagu is conducting a “Special Sports Festival” on 1st October 2011 solely for the Children/Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of this Festival would be to provide opportunity for children and adults with disabilities in various institutions to participate in a sports event. This will also create a platform for further collaboration among institutions and moreover provide...
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Lately I have seen photos and mentions of the woman with Half body(Rose Siggins) by some of my friends and thought of writing a post on such Inspirational People. Without further due, here’s an excellent description by the woman herself written italicized and some photos I compiled from the internet. Rosemarie (Rose) Siggins The Woman with Half a Body – by Rosemarie (Rose) Siggins Rosemarie Homan was...
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I just stumbled upon the website of the Maldives healthcare exhibition. I think it is a good initiative to explore the possibilities in expanding your options in healthcare. It is to be held on 17th to 19th March 2011. Here’s what their website say: “The major health problems and key issues faced by the Maldivian health sector is a result of the inherent structural problems faced by the country....
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My post today is similar to others I’ve seen on the blogsphere, but I thought it was important to share and I hope that you add a few of your own to this list as well as share the link on your facebook page and post it on your personal blogs. Not everyone knows the right things to say and it is up to us to educate them. It just may help some of your friends and family members to understand your child better and...
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Mainstreaming disAbility in the development
It’s been couple of years since Maldives have been marking the International Day for Persons with disAbilities. As we mark...
Special Sport Festival 2011
Care Society in association with Dhiraagu is conducting a “Special Sports Festival” on 1st October 2011 solely for the...
Rose Siggins Half Body, Whole Life
Lately I have seen photos and mentions of the woman with Half body(Rose Siggins) by some of my friends and thought of writing a...
Maldives International Healthcare Exhibition 2011
I just stumbled upon the website of the Maldives healthcare exhibition. I think it is a good initiative to explore the...
Educating others about disAbility
My post today is similar to others I’ve seen on the blogsphere, but I thought it was important to share and I hope that you...
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