GUJRAT:Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain Qureshi and District Police Officer Faisal Shahzad inaugurated a ceremony marking White Cane Safety Day at Al-Mudasar Special Education Complex in Baharwal, Kharian.
According to an official source, the complex administration briefed the guests on the facilities available for children with special needs. The officials also visited the newly established vocational training centre and the Talking Hands restaurant set up at the institution.
The children presented Naat recitations and national songs at the ceremony, drawing appreciation from the audience.
The deputy commissioner described Al-Mudassar Trust as a valuable asset to Gujrat, saying the institution was providing education and vocational training to help children with special needs become economically independent and play an active role in society.
Established in 1998, the trust currently provides education and skills training to more than 600 students, while over 100 children reside in its hostel.
She said the Punjab government was taking steps to improve the welfare, education and independence of persons with disabilities through centres of excellence, transport facilities, the Himmat Card and assistive devices.