Kohima, March 17 (MExN): On March 14, 2016 the Nagaland Parents Association for the Disabled (NAPAD) observed its 6th Foundation Day under the theme ‘Reaching Out.’ NAPAD along with Dr. Atha, Nagaland State Commissioner for the Disabilities, visited few Differently Abled Person homes that are being bedridden, as a token of love and care they were presented with a blanket and prayed with them. NAPAD has visited a total of 17 Differently Abled Person home who are being bed ridden.
NAPAD has called upon all parents and guardian of Differently Abled Person within Kohima Town, who are being bed ridden and wants NAPAD to visit their home to have fellowship to contact the following numbers before April 14; Christina Mor- President, NAPAD – 9856713626; Kapochü-o Naleo- Secretary, NAPAD – 9856683130; Ketholel Thapo- SNAC Coordinator, NAPAD – 9774906088.
The Nagaland Parents Association for the Disabled (NAPAD) was formed on March 14, 2010 through the initiative of affected parents and was appointed as the State Nodal Agency Centre (SNAC) under National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities, New Delhi.
The aims and objectives of NAPAD are: It endeavors to make the PWD’s to be self reliant to the maximum extent; To focus on the disability issues and trend and find ways and means by which PWD’s and their families can be integrated in the inclusive growth of the state and the communities; To focus upon the practical actions and innovative measures to further implement various legislations, international norms and standards concerning PWD’s and to further their participation in social life and all round development.
