Recreational trip for deaf adult organised

Participants of the trip posing for a group photograph along with dignitaries on Wednesday.
Participants of the trip posing for a group photograph along with dignitaries on Wednesday.

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 6: The Association of Deaf and Aphasic Jammu in collaboration with the Tourism Department of Jammu organized a recreational trip to the Patnitop hills for the mental well being of deaf adults.
Due to the pandemic- prolonged disconnect and lack of social interaction had affected the mental health of deaf adults and children.
The general secretary and president of the Association of deaf and Aphasic, Kamal Nain Bhan and Madhu Bhan reached out to the Department of Tourism to have a meeting with IRS Vivekanad Rai where he delegated the responsibility to his authorised team. The team was flagged off on October 4.
The Department of Tourism had planned full day activities for the adults and has promised to organize such events and activities in near future to support the persons with disabilities.