International Down’s Syndrome Day:

Diridarupiyasa organizes series of programs

The Miranda Hemalatha Kala Ashrama, Diridarupiyasa has organized a series of programs from January end to March 23 to commemorate the International Down’s Syndrome Day on March 23.

This centre has organized an exhibition of handicrafts by children with Down’s Syndrome at Diridarupiyasa, Moratuwa. They have organized these functions to collect funds for the Diridarupiyasa Trust. They have also planned to stage a concert at Moratuwa MJF Centre on March 23.

“We are getting ready to launch a big program to commemorate the Down’s Syndrome Day on March 23. “We invite children with Down’s Syndrome to join us in this program,” Diridarupiyasa Director and veteran artiste Miranda Hemalatha told the Daily News.

Diridarupiyasa has launched many programs for children with Down’s Syndrome to help them find jobs. The main aim of these programs is to train them to stand on their feet and be independent.

“This centre has started a vocational training centre for children with Down’s Syndrome. About 50 children are being trained at this centre at present.

“We assure that there will be no discrimination what so ever. All children will be treated equally,” she said. ”Handicrafts produced over the past eight months by children with Down’s Syndrome will be on display at an exhibition Diridarupiyasa plans to hold,” she said. Hemalatha said that vacancies are available for children with Down’s Syndrome who are over 14 years at Diridarupiyasa. The Director invites those interested to join this organization. The address is Diridarupiyasa, 189, Old Road, Navinna, Maharagama. Tel: 2842050, 0714437182.