The Department of Life Long Learning and Extension, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized an online webinar to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disability, today. Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson said that the International Day of Persons with Disability, also called World Disability Day is on the theme “Building Back Better: towards an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 World”.
Dr. Kang added that World over, People with Disabilities (PwDs) have been affected “Disproportionately” by the health, social and economic consequences of the global COVID-19 Pandemic, as per UNESCO. Dr. Kang informed the participants that Panjab University has taken various efforts to facilitate these persons. By and large all the buildings now have ramps and special and more suitable bathrooms. He said that they need to be emphathised and facilitated in every way.
The faculty members, students, alumni members and staff members of Life Long Learning attended the webinar.
