Specially-abled Delhi artists present dance show to promote equality
February 13th, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANINew Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Giving a message of dignity and equality, the specially-abled artists presented colourful dance performance on wheelchairs in New Delhi.
Despite being confined to the wheel chairs, the physically disabled performers from the charitable organisation Ability Unlimited Foundation held audiences spellbound here on Saturday with their performances.
They have earlier staged shows in Italy, England and North America.
The group was choreographed by Syed Sallauddin Pasha, who was awarded with the National Award in 2007 for his outstanding performance in the field of empowerment of persons with disabilities.
According to Persons with Disabilities Act of 1995, India’s disabled are entitled to a host of rights that would go a long way in enriching their lives. (ANI)
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