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Officials reaffirm commitment to deaf community welfare in Anantapur
Officials in Anantapur held an event for deaf people and sign-language users.
They said the government is committed to helping the deaf community.
Officials reported that 45 people have received government jobs.
They also said 6,707 people receive pensions.
Another 948 people are being given hearing aids.
The Legal Services Sadan plans to appoint a sign-language interpreter.
Leaders encouraged deaf people to pursue education and employment.
They said the community should move forward with confidence.
Officials reaffirmed their commitment to the deaf community during local celebrations.
The events marked the International Day of the Deaf and International Day of Sign Languages.
Forty-five individuals have received government jobs, according to district officials.
A total of 6,707 people receive pensions through welfare initiatives.
Officials are distributing 948 hearing aids through ALIMCO, while a sign-language interpreter is planned for the Legal Services Sadan.
- Who
- State officials, AP Differently-Abled Corporation Chairman Gaduputi Narayanaswamy, district leaders, and the deaf community.
- What
- Officials reaffirmed welfare commitments and announced or highlighted jobs, pensions, hearing aids, and sign-language legal assistance.
- Where
- The Zilla Parishad hall in Anantapur.
- When
- Wednesday, during celebrations for the International Day of the Deaf and International Day of Sign Languages.
- Why
- To mark the international observances and support the welfare, education, employment, and legal access of deaf people.
Key facts
- Government jobs
- 45 individuals have received government jobs.
- Pension recipients
- 6,707 people receive pensions.
- Hearing aids
- 948 hearing aids are being distributed through ALIMCO.
- Legal assistance
- The DLSA plans to appoint a sign-language interpreter at the Legal Services Sadan.
- Event location
- Zilla Parishad hall, Anantapur.
- Observances
- International Day of the Deaf and International Day of Sign Languages.
Sources
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