Wednesday, September 15, 2015: JS Academy hosted a cultural program at a local park in Karachi to spread the message of unity in Pakistan. Nearly 400 special children attended the prestigious event. The theme for the event was “Unity & Friendship, Hum Sub Ek Hain meaning we are all one and we don’t believe in differentiating between normal and disabled”.
The event was made very memorable by the efforts of the students and the faculty of JS Academy for the Deaf. Special Children from other schools were also invited which provided everyone with a great opportunity to interact. The event consisted of spectacular performances by the children which proved that they are no less than the hearing children.
Chief Guest, Mr Nisar Khuhro stated “he looks forward to supporting the future of these children through different ways possible and this is a great project by the JS Academy for the Deaf. We must promote such initiatives to bring these children into the mainstream”
Ms. Laila Dossa, Chairman JS Academy for the Deaf commented on the occasion “Credit goes to the teachers who trained these special children to perform in front of so many people with such confidence”
JS Academy and Noor-E- Ali trust have been hosting programs for the special children for many years and have contributed significantly in promoting and highlighting the creative side of these special children. The JS academy is providing a great learning environment to nurture the talent of these children.
JS Academy for the deaf has been involved in educating the deaf children and promoting the importance of sign language. Through its education and literacy programs, the academy has provided a great platform for both boys and girls to further develop themselves to contribute back to the society. JS Academy for the Deaf has been imparting education to the differently abled children for the past 10 years along with higher education up to Bachelor degree level. The school is run on charity received from individuals, philanthropists and the Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation.
Mr.Nisra Khuro Education Minister Sindh, Mr Zaid Haroon of JS Bank, Ms Laila Dossa of JS Academy for the Deaf along with other notables and students at the Cultural Program hosted by JS Academy for the Deaf .
