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Siemens sponsors
Mobility Workshop
in the world
Disability is not inability...
The first complete mobility workshop in the world was inaugurated
at the premises of Disable welfare association in lines area Karachi.
The entire workshop has been donated by Siemens Pakistan. The
inauguration was the hallmark of events leading up to world
disability day and was attended by office bearers of the association
not only from Pakistan but around the world.
The workshop designs and alters vehicles so it is easier for people
with different abilities to use these vehicles. So far the association
used to have this work done outside which was not only costing
money but also delays for the recipients. With the installation
of all required machinery this can be done in-house. The
Canadian delegates expressed delight at this workshop saying
that such a facility was not available even in developed
countries.
Mr. Ghulam Nabi Nizamani, Vice President-Asia of Disabled
Peoples International speaking on the occasion paid rich
tributes to Siemens and said this workshop is unique
as such workshops are not available even in
developed countries and this marks a landmark
in assistance to the disabled in the country. He
said he was greatly impressed by the speed
at which this workshop was established as
it was only a few months ago that the
association had requested MD
Siemens for such a workshop.
Mr. Jawaid Rais, President, Disable Welfare Association thanked
Siemens for this generous gift which will help disabled people earn
an honest living and not be a burden on others. He said the
association believes in self help and wants the disabled to come
out and lead normal lives. He recounted various projects of the
association and said this workshop was our dream which has now
become a reality thanks to Siemens Pakistan.
Mr. Sohail Wajahat H.Siddiqui, Managing Director, Siemens
speaking on the occasion lauded the dignity of the physically
challenged who despite their handicap are struggling to earn
an honest living so as not to become a burden on society. He
said Siemens stands with them in their struggle and this
workshop is testimony of our commitment.
The workshop has been established to further boost the
Mobility - Self Respect Scheme which is a Project of DWA
and World Bank. It aims to bring a huge change in the
life of physically challenged persons. It not only enables
them to move independently but also brings them
a mean of earning respectable wages. The workshop
consists of latest machinery to repair/design and
alter vehicles to make them suitable for the
physically challenged. A stand by generator
has also been installed and a Suzuki will
also be provided by Siemens for
emergency duty.
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