A Patriotic Karaoke Singing Competition for Persons with Disabilities was organised at Manohar Parrikar Hall, Sanjay School, Porvorim, celebrating talent, participation and patriotism through music.
Tag: persons with disabilities
Disability Rights Association of Goa Wins Goa Leadership Awards 2026 for Grassroots Impact
The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) has been honoured with the Goa Leadership Awards 2026 in the Best Grassroots Impact and Community Service category, recognising its 22-year commitment to promoting the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities across Goa.
Joshua D’Cruz of Moira Makes Goa Proud — First Person with Disability from Goa to Pass JEE (Advanced)
Joshua D’Cruz from Moira secured an impressive 69th rank in the CRL‑PWD category of the All India JEE (Advanced) 2026. A student of St. Xavier’s H.S.S., Mapusa, and Holy Cross Convent High School, Bastora, Joshua is also a talented musician who plays six instruments. Disability Rights Association of Goa congratulates him and wishes him success as he prepares to join an IIT.
DRAG Hosts EMPOWER 2026 Annual Get-Together for Persons with Disabilities
Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) organised EMPOWER 2026 at Shubham Jinn Ashram, Agacaim, fostering inclusion, awareness, and empowerment through interactive sessions, health check-ups, and community bonding.
National Petalists Day Celebrated in Goa, Marking 10 Years of Inclusive Livelihoods for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Craftizen Foundation marked a decade of the Petalists Livelihood Programme in Goa with a special National Petalists Day celebration at the Museum of Goa, highlighting inclusive, craft-based livelihood opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.