COVID HELPLINE FOR VISUALLY CHALLENGED PEOPLE STARTED BY DU

A COVID helpline specialized for the visually impaired has been launched by Delhi University’s Department of Social Work, in association with the Blind Relief Association.  This will help them access medical services and ration stocks.

Relying majorly on the sense of touch, a visually impaired person is much more vulnerable. And needs specific care/attention to survive the pandemic.  And living through the extensive fears and unforeseen complications resulting due to the second wave.

Adding to this, she or he has to battle much more to access and avail basic common amenities, assured food, and primary fitness care facilities, read a notice by the Department of Social Welfare.

The helpline numbers

The helpline can be reached at 8826248084, 9811819812, 7834873724, 9811699032, 8800127366, and 8638993216.

Delhi University’s college and departments are trying hard to provide COVID support to persons in pain during the past month. While several DU colleges such as Kamala Nehru College, Rajdhani College, and Shivaji College have been operating COVID resource helpdesks manned by students and faculty.  Even some colleges are now established vaccine centers for the public.

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