To mark the occasion of Children’s day, the President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, and The First Lady, Mrs. Linda Ramkalawan hosted a reception at State House for children with special needs. The children were accompanied by their parents.

Speaking at the event, the President commended the parents for their dedication and patience. Though others may see their situation as difficult, the President underlined that children with special needs bring joy to their parents, especially when they show signs of progression based on their different needs, which encourages the parents to keep going.

“Every child is special in their own way. As parents who are taking care of these children with special needs, you remind society and the world that we cannot do everything by ourselves. It is only when we take the step to help one another that we can move forward. Today, I want to tell all parents with children with special needs that the government will continue to extend its support to all of you. To those who see the potential for your child to develop further, we will pave the way for their personal growth and fulfillment,” said the President.

President Ramkalawan noted that the government is exploring new ways to assist special needs children particularly with autism and an upcoming project to provide new equipment for the visually impaired and blind in order to help them to progress in their studies.

The reception was animated by local artists Ziggy Adam, Ketty Melanie, Travis Julienne and concluded with a vote of thanks from one of the parents, Mrs. Nadine Victor.

Also present this morning were members of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Principal Secretary for Family Department, Mr. Clive Roucou, the Director General Elderly& Disabled division, Mrs. Rosa Morin and other distinguished guests.