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June 17, 2008
Singxay Lor in Laos-Lao PDR
The following is a short story of myself. made by POWER international.
Singxay LOR, participant of Vacational Rehab. Course 2006
ICT Training for people with visually impaired.
Phontan Tai village, Xaysetha District, Vientiane Capital.
Singxay Lor in Laos
‘Employment is key to equality’
Singxay (left) with Lao Disabled People’s Staff
WORKING WITH THE EFFECTS OF POLIO
Singxay contracted polio at the age of 3 and has been disabled ever since. As an adult he has been able to receive free treatment at the National Rehabilitation Centre – one of POWER International’s projects - to have his leg operated on to give him more flexibility and is now able to walk without a stick although he still limps. His leg has been fitted with a brace.
WORKING WITH OTHERS FOR EQUALITY
He has been a member of Lao Disabled People’s Association, a partner of POWER International, since 2003, and is trained in IT. He was also funded to go to Japan where he received leadership and skills training. He assists LDPA in its work in communicating the needs and rights of disabled people by helping them with their database needs.
WORKING FOR THE FUTURE
Singxay’s wife has just had a baby of whom they are both very proud. From their small home on the outskirts of the city they supplement their income by teaching people computer skills in the afternoons. In the mornings Singxay makes books in Braille for blind people.
Singxay sees employment as key for disabled people to fulfil their potential and achieve their rights.
Singxay, helped by the work of POWER International and its partners, has been equipped for the present and looks forward to a future where there is equality for people with disabilities.
POWER International: Story of Change Singxay 2007
Posted by jicafriends at June 17, 2008 02:48 PM
Comments
that very good to hear this story
i'm very pround with singxay vocational training can change his life bester and bester
yes i agree that Leadership can change my life too.it is make me stronger befor, so i will try to use that losson i got in Japan come to develope disability in my country little by little
i hope that i and Jicafriends,we will be good relationship in the fiture
i want to say a gaind thank you very much to help Laos and give opportunity to Lao people go to take the trainig in Japan.
i wish all of Jica saff have a good heath and good luck,have lot of money in your life
high regards
khemphone
Posted by: khemphone at July 3, 2008 11:54 AM