| National strategy for handicapped worked out
Amman, 17 Jan. (Petra)The royal committee for handicapped affairs has finalized working out its national strategy and is due to present it to His Majesty King Abdullah II. The strategy aims to develop the vision of the handicapped towards himself and his abilities, as well as his contribution to the community in which he lives, in a bid to change the prevailing stereotype images and integrate these people into society.
Head of the committees task force Muhammad Sqour told Petra that the strategy is a royal initiative to make such people integral part in Jordans development as a whole. The value of the strategys implementation is expected to reach JD.45 m. for plans and programmes, in addition to other JD.12 m. for construction of premises, Dr. Sqour said. He pointed out that the strategy has been divided into two phases, the first 2007-2009 where efforts will be focused on the areas related to handicapped life.
Hall transforms college in Wilkes
Students started classes this week in a new science and technology building that is the centerpiece of an $8.4 million expansion at Wilkes Community College. The new building is named Lowe's Hall, in honor of the long-term support provided to the college by Lowe's, the hardware company founded in Wilkes County. Lowe's Hall is the tallest building at the college and connects the upper and lower campuses. People can ride glass-walled elevators four stories up to a walkway to the Walker Center. The elevator and walkway have greatly improved the college's accessibility for handicapped people. There are 149 steps that connect the upper and lower campuses, and many people drive around rather than taking the stairs. The building will also make it easier for folks at MerleFest to get up the big hill there.
Valentine's Day Party for seniors is on Wednesday
WESTPORT Westport's Council on Aging offers a variety of activities at the senior center, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Council also provides information and referral for Westport residents 60 years of age and over to the network of services available to elders. For more information, call 508/636-1026. A Valentine's Day Party is at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Refreshments will be served and karaoke entertainment is with Ray Gelinas. A Visual Impairment Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are invited. If you need van transportation, call the Council. There is a video magnifier to help read documents more easily, and a wide selection of books on tape are available. There are no Braille classes scheduled.
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