Mizoram Governor Graces the Closing Function of World Autism Acceptance Month
Aizawl, the 30th April, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today graced the Closing Function of the World Autism Acceptance Month, organized by the Spastic Society of Mizoram at the Gilead Special School in Bawngkawn Brigade area, Aizawl.
Speaking at a special event marking World Autism Acceptance Month, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) acknowledged the founding and philanthropic contributions of the Spastic Society of Mizoram. He commended the organization for its dedicated service in supporting differently-abled children and expressed his appreciation for the committed efforts of its leadership and the staff of Gilead Special School. Addressing the parents of children with special needs, the Governor remarked, “The Lord has chosen you to be the special ones entrusted with extra responsibilities to look after the special ones.”
Underscoring the government’s inclusive vision, the Governor highlighted that the Prime Minister has advocated the use of the term Divyangjan, the children of God in place of disabled or handicapped, to foster greater dignity and respect for individuals with special needs. The Governor also encouraged the Spastic Society to expand its outreach, particularly in rural areas, to enhance accessibility and support for all children requiring special care. He further affirmed his commitment to extend all possible support towards the organization’s continued growth and impact.
The event was chaired by Pi Chhingpuii, Chairperson of the Spastic Society of Mizoram, who delivered the welcome address. Prof. Margaret Ch. Zama, a founding member, presented a brief history and report on the Society’s work. Pi Zokhumi Vankung, Vice Chairperson, proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the programme.
Following the programme, the Governor toured the classrooms and various facilities of Gilead Special School and interacted with the staff and children.
Founded in April 1989 as the Society for Rehabilitation of Spastic Children, the organization was renamed Spastic Society of Mizoram in 2005. Gilead Special School, established on April 10, 1990, serves children with multiple disabilities.
Currently, the school cares for around 135 specially abled children, including around 30 children diagnosed with autism. Due to space limitations, the school is unable to accommodate all applicants. It houses 32 boarders and employs approximately 50 staff members. In addition to academics, the school also operates a Vocational Training Centre and an Adult Recreational Centre.
This year’s observance of World Autism Acceptance Month began on 2nd April, specifically designated by the United Nation in 2007, to raise awareness and promote understanding and support for autistic individuals. It is designed to highlight the issues affecting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families, educate the public on support services and the stigmatize the perspective of those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) in World Autism Acceptance Month kharna hun a hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 30th April, 2025: Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan vawiin khan Spastic Society of Mizoram buatsaih, ‘World Autism Acceptance Month’ kharna hun, Gilead Special School, Bawngkawn Brigade venga neih chu Khuallian niin a hmanpui.
Khuallian Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan Spastic Society of Mizoram din a nih chhoh dan leh an chanchin bakah khawtlang tana an rawngbawlnate chu ropui a tih thu a sawi a. Pathianin vohbik ni tura a siamte’n thiamna leh theihna danglam bik an nei theuh tih sawiin, vawiina hmuh theiha an rawn pholang hi a nemnghehna a ni, a ti a. Spastic Society of Mizoram hotute, Gilead Special School-a thawktute leh anmahni tawiawmtu nu leh pate inpekna leh dawhtheihna chu ngaihsanawm a tih thu sawiin, vohbik nu leh pate chu Pathianin mi danglam bikte enkawl tura a bik taka a thlan chhuahte an nih thu a sawi bawk.
Mizoram Larsap chuan vohbik naupangte tan Sawrkarin theihtawp a chhuah thu sawiin, Prime Minister pawhin rualbanlo tih thin chu ti bovin Pathian fate ‘Divyangjan’ ti a a vuah thu a sawi a. Spastic Society of Mizoram chu tun aia huang zauha, zokhaw lam dapchhuaka outreach programme tam zawk neih tum tura chahin, puih an ngaihna zawnah a theih ang anga puih a inhuam reng thu a sawi a. Sociey nung leh tha tak, tun aia lian leh chak zawk din tura theihtawp chhuah zel turin a sawm a ni.
He hun hi Pi Chhingpuii, Chairperson, Spastic Society of Mizoram chuan kaihruaiin inlawmna thu a sawi a. Prof. Margaret Ch. Zama, Founder Member hnen atangin Spastic Society of Mizoram chanchin leh report ngaihthlak a ni a. Pi Zokhumi Vankung, Vice Chairperson, Spastic Society of Mizoramin lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
Programme hman zawh hnu hian Larsap hian Gilead Special School classroom leh hmunhma hrang hrangte tlawhin thawktute a kawm a ni.
Spastic Society of Mizoram hi kum 1989 April thla khan Society for Rehabilitation of Spastic Children ti a din niin, kum 2005 khan tuna a hming put tak Spastic Society of Mizoram ti a thlak a ni a. Gilead Special School for Multihandicapped Children, tuna Gilead Special School ni ta hi April ni 10, 1990 khan din a ni.
Gilead Special School hian tun dinhmunah vohbik zirlai 135 enkawl mekin, heng zinga 30 chuangte hi Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) nei naupangte an ni a. Hmunhma an neih zau tawk loh avangin an duh angin zirlai an la thei lo a ni. Hosteller 32 an nei a, avaiin thawktu mi 50 bawr vel an nei mek a. Zirna pangngai bakah Vocational Training Centre leh Adult Recreational Centre-te an kalpui bawk.
Autism Acceptance Month hi United Nations ruahmannain kum 2007 atang khan hman tan a ni a. Autism chungchanga hriattur pawimawhte, a veite hriatthiamna leh tawiawm a tulzia inzirtir thin a ni a. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) neite leh an chhungte harsatna tawh chungchang inhrilhhriat bakah, khawtlang anga tawiawm tulnate inzirtir nana hman a ni. Hemi pual hian April ni 2, 2025 atang khan hun hman a lo ni tawh a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor