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15.02.2025: Making the World More Accessible.

The National Red Crescent society of Turkmenistan (NRCST) hosted a one-day seminar titled "Accessible Society" in Mary on February 14th, 2025, as part of its "Development of Volunteering in Turkmenistan" project. The event brought together volunteers from the "Hemayat" and "Sahabat" volunteer centers of the Mary velayat - branch of the NRCST.

The seminar focused on empowering volunteers to become advocates for accessibility and understanding. The program provided a comprehensive overview of disability, including its definition and various types (blindness, deafness, intellectual disability, and musculoskeletal impairments). Participants discussed factors that can lead to disability and explored related aspects.

A significant portion of the seminar was dedicated to practical training in effective communication with people with disabilities. Volunteers learned valuable tools for fostering constructive dialogue based on respect, empathy, and mutual understanding. The practical exercises, including tasks with blindfolds, descriptive exercises without visual contact, and building accessibility analysis, all of this highlighted the importance of seemingly minor details in ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

The day concluded with demonstrations illustrating the principles of inclusion and showcasing examples of tolerant and respectful treatment of people with diverse needs. Participants concluded that considering the individual characteristics of each person is crucial. The "Accessible Society" seminar in Mary velayat is seen as a significant step towards creating a truly inclusive society where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can realize their potential and feel like a full member of the community. Volunteers who participated in this seminar are inspired by the idea of actively promoting positive change and are prepared to contribute to building a more humane and just world.

 

 

 

 

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