World childrens’ day: ‘Specially-abled children deserve opportunities’

'It is the responsibility of the entire society to create an environment of acceptance for specially-abled children'

ISLAMABAD: Specially-abled children have the ability to play a meaningful role in the society and it the responsibility of rest of us to provide them with opportunities to exhibit their abilities in every walk of life.

This was stated by Islamabad Mayor Sheikh Anser Aziz while addressing a ceremony organised on World Children’s Day, organised by Special Education Directorate of the Ministry of Capital Administration Development Division (CADD) and Hydar Aliyev Foundation.

Aziz stated that specially-abled children were endowed with many talents and it is the responsibility of the entire society to create an environment of acceptance and provide these children with the opportunity to utilise their talents.

He pointed out how specially-abled children displayed their talents in the fields of sports, education and others around the globe.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 4^th, 2018.