The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has emphasized the use of technology-driven assistive devices to enhance the inclusion of blind people in the state.
Mr David Anyaele, the Chairman of the Commission disclosed this at a two-day training and sensitization workshop organized by the Commission for blind persons in the State with the theme “Introduction to Assistive Technology for the Blind Community”.
Anyaele stated that not less than 40 visually impaired persons were trained during the workshop, which has strengthened their capacity and capability to live independently and to contribute to the socio-economic development of the State through the use of technology.
“The Abia state government is committed to ensuring inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through education and other empowerment programmes.
“Governor Alex Otti has shown his commitment in several ways, especially through the 20 percent budget allocation on education in the 2024 budget.
“Education gives opportunities to take advantage of opportunities, and the Abia State government is particular about key areas that would enhance inclusion of PWDs to benefit maximally in the state.
“I urge all participants of this workshop to learn, unlearn, and relearn ways to enhance inclusion through the use of technology-assistive devices.
“The knowledge gained, when applied would aid persons with visual impairment to communicate, interact, and go about their daily businesses independently and effectively,” Anyaele said.
The Commission Chairman said that training which had started in Abia Central would spread among the three senatorial zones to accommodate more participants.
Anyaele appreciated the See-through Humanitarian Foundation for its contribution to the programme and passion for PWDs’ welfare in the state.
The Commission Chairman also thanked the Nigerian Association of the Blind (NAB) for supporting the workshop and urged the association particularly the Abia Chapter, to leverage modern assistive devices for their benefits.
He said that those who develop interest and explore opportunities to use technology to enhance their lives will become visually impaired resource persons with the capacity to train others across the country.
One of the participants, Mr Orji Apolous lauded the commission for organizing the programme and creating the platform for the blind to explore modern assistive devices.
The participant said that the technology training and other programmes for PWDs were appropriate and should be sustained.
“Gov. Otti is working for the good of the state and the people which is commendable.
“Haven watched how the blinds across the globe are involved in sports like basketball am
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