Friday, April 25, 2008

The Abilities Mela

The Abilities Mela starts today at Institute of Engineers, Khairatabad in Hyderabad. This mela is a story about the grit and determination of specially abled people and their fight to move on and become independent. It includes exhibition and sale of products made by specially abled people, seminars, workshops, career guidance and cultural programs. The event is being organized from April 25th, 2008 to April 27th, 2008 (10.00 am - 6.00 pm).

This mela is just a starting point for those looking for inspiration and one can go a long way if they believe in themselves and their abilities. People like Stephen Hawking (http://www.hawking.org.uk/) are icons for the differently abled and they need to look up to them to see what can be achieved.

Increasingly, people are becoming aware of how they can tap the potential of differently abled persons and are employing them. There are a number of BPOs and KPOs that are employing such persons and providing them with learning and earning opportunities.

It is an observed fact that such people are a good bet for your organization due to low/zero attrition rate and higher productivity. The initial costs of training these people may be a bit on the higher side but the long term benefits are there to be seen when talking business.

When you make your next purchase, spare a thought for those under privileged and buy things made by them or from brands that contribute to their cause.

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