Voluntary Medicare Society organises distribution of mobility devices for 200 visually impaired persons

Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) organised a large-scale distribution and training program of Saarthi Smart Canes and smart mobility devices for 200 visually impaired persons from across Jammu & Kashmir at its Head Office, Bemina, Srinagar.

The initiative was aimed at promoting independent mobility, safety, dignity, and inclusion for persons with visual impairment through the use of innovative assistive technology.

Dr Akramullah Tak, Additional Commissioner, Kashmir presided over the function. Also pnaresent on the occasion were Prof. (Dr.) Mir Mohammad Maqbool President/Founder, VMS, Amit , Zonal Relationship Manager (North) from Hyundai India Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Farooq Ahmad Kaloo,Prof. Masooda Yaseen, Ayoub Bhat Administrator VMS. Businessmen Bilal of Hyundai Show Room and Athwas Promoter Arshad were present on the occasion.

Arshad announced that Athwas would sponsor advanced assistive devices for five visually impaired students as a token beginning. Amit told the audience that his company sponsored the distribution of smart canes as first CSR project for visually impaired persons in the North and they made the beginning in Kashmir. Adding that their next camp will be held in Jammu on Monday.

Torchit Electronics, a National Award-winning social startup based in Ahmedabad, partnered as the technology and implementation partner for the program. Dinesh K. Bahl from Torchit Electronics supported by VMS conducted a detailed hands-on training session for the beneficiaries regarding the use and functionality of Saarthi Smart Canes and smart mobility devices.

The beneficiaries expressed gratitude towards the sponsors and the Voluntary Medicare Society and supporting organizations for bringing advanced assistive technologies to Jammu & Kashmir and enabling greater confidence and independent mobility among visually impaired individuals.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks and a reaffirmation of the organization’s commitment towards inclusion, accessibility, rehabilitation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities across the region.