Kolkata, Mar 2 (UNI) The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata in association with Assam-based non-profit organization Shishu Sarothi Centre for Rehabilitation and Training for Multiple Disability, organized a TED Talk-styled event “KolkataTalks: Let’s make a difference!” at the American Center to raise awareness about inclusive education and accessibility for persons with disabilities in general.
Students, teachers and heads of educational institutions, government and NGO representatives, advocates of human rights, media and youth attended the program last night.
The goal of “KolkataTalks: Let’s make a difference!” is to use awareness building to diminish the socio-cultural constraints of persons with disabilities and improve accessibility in public spaces in east and north-east India.